by Rabbi Aaron Frank
Posted on July 25, 2019
From the decreasing productivity of the workplace, to bad decisions by drivers leading to tragic accidents, distraction is an issue that challenges each of us and our society each and every day. One need look no further than Google (another place where we get distracted…) to see that there is an entire body of literature all focused on trying to find solutions to this massive concern.…
by Rabbi Ezra Seligsohn
Posted on July 18, 2019
One of the wonderful perks of having an entire Parsha dedicated to Balak and Bilam’s plot, are the numerous parallels that one finds with the stories of our Avot. At first glance every story in Tanach has references and connections all over Tanach — and yet, upon review, the Bilam story is unique.…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on July 11, 2019
Transitions are hard. As the period of wandering in the desert begins to draw to a close, Bnei Yisrael encounter many changes and they anticipate many more. Their leaders begin to die: Miriam and Aharon both die in this week’s parasha, and Moshe will pass away a few months hence.…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on July 3, 2019
The Korach story, in which Aharon’s right to the priesthood was challenged, ends with the Torah enumerating the special priestly gifts that to which the Kohanim are entitled (Bamidbar 18:8-20). On this special status of the priesthood, the Sifrei comments: “There are three crowns: the crown of Torah, the crown of kingship, and the crown of the priesthood.…
by Rabbi Dov Linzer
Posted on June 5, 2019
At the opening of Bamidbar, the Israelites prepare to finally move out from the foot of Mt. Sinai and to venture into the larger world. They must take the Torah and mitzvoth that they have received and bring it into their lives, so that every movement is guided and shaped by the Torah.…
by Rabbi Dr. David Shatz
Posted on April 17, 2019
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by Rabbi Josh Rosenfeld
Posted on April 17, 2019
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by Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern
Posted on April 17, 2019
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by Rabbi Hayyim Angel
Posted on April 17, 2019
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by Rabbi Aryeh Klapper
Posted on April 17, 2019
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