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Although he was the paradigmatic leader of all time, Moshe was barred from crossing the Jordan River and entering the Land. Joshua his student was to…
4 years ago
The Righteous Soul, its Travails and Destiny
Where does the soul come from and to where is it going? This is a question that we don’t think about often, but it is of vital importance if we want …
4 years ago
Parsha: Parshas Va’eschanan (Rebroadcast)
This week’s parsha continues Moshe’s monologue to the nation in the weeks preceding his passing. He begins by recounting his repeated efforts in tryi…
4 years ago
Parsha: Devarim – Human Fallibility and What to Do About it
Parshas Devarim begins the Book of Deuteronomy, the final installment of the Pentateuch. Moshe is destined to pass and he gathers the nation to prepa…
4 years, 1 month ago
Ethics: 48 Ways to Wisdom – #8: Joy (6:6:8)
Joy is an underappreciated aspect of the life of a Jew. One can imagine that you can fulfill all of your religious and spiritual obligations without …
4 years, 1 month ago
Mitzvah: Half-Shekel (#105)
In Temple times, every military-age male Jew was required to contribute a half shekel coin to the Temple coffers each year. These donations would fun…
4 years, 1 month ago
Parsha: Parshas Devarim (Rebroadcast)
5 weeks before his passing, Moses gives a three-parsha-long speech to the nation, which constitutes his last will and testament. He begins with a ret…
4 years, 1 month ago
Parsha: Mattos & Masei – Contrarian Guide
This week we conclude the Book of Numbers with a double-Parsha, the sole double-Parsha of this calendar year. Of the myriad of interesting subjects f…
4 years, 1 month ago
Ethics: 48 Ways to Wisdom – #7: Humility (6:6:7)
Humility is one of the attributes most associated with acquisition of wisdom. Moses was the humblest of men. Sinai was an unassuming, lowly mountain.…
4 years, 1 month ago
Mitzvah: Incense (#103-4,110)
The most satisfying aroma ever experienced in the history of humanity was the product of the incense offered in the Temple twice every day. A concoct…
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