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Tzav: Fighting Evil
We are surrounded by evil; every so often, it rears its ugly head as it did on Simchat Torah—the October 7 massacre. Pure evil raped Jewish mothers, burned Jewish babies alive, mutilated their fathers, and beheaded their neighbors. Pure evil burned loving couples clinging to each other, to …

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Balak: The Chosen People

June 15, 2007 – 11:37 pm | Comments Off on Balak: The Chosen People2,768 views
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A Pivotal Moment
They stood arrayed against each other; the best either nation had to offer. On one side stood Moses, highly regarded as the greatest prophet of all time. On the other side was Bilaam, the far famed soothsayer, whose curses were irresistible. (1)

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Chukat: The Nature of a Leader

June 15, 2007 – 11:31 pm | Comments Off on Chukat: The Nature of a Leader2,327 views
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Extraordinary
Ordinary events are to ordinary people, well, just plain ordinary. The supernatural, now that is extraordinary. Miracle workers are different. To them, the natural is astounding and the supernatural is  routine. How do I know? A miracle worker told me so.

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Korach: Turn the Other Cheek

June 11, 2007 – 5:37 pm | Comments Off on Korach: Turn the Other Cheek2,925 views
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Taking Offense
Have you ever noticed that it takes years to gain maturity and only moments to discard it? I have  witnessed grown men and women regress to childlike behavior, when thrust into an argument. Barbs are exchanged, passions rise; before you know it otherwise balanced adults carry on like children. …

Sh’lach L’chah: Cooperate, Dont Compete

June 3, 2007 – 4:00 am | Comments Off on Sh’lach L’chah: Cooperate, Dont Compete2,265 views
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Win / Lose
We live in a competitive society where the Win / Lose mentality is deeply ingrained. Everything you win is lost by someone else. Every dollar you make is lost by someone else. If your stock shares go up someone else’s must have gone down. You cannot get ahead …

B’ha’alotcha: Timeless Moments

May 27, 2007 – 4:48 am | Comments Off on B’ha’alotcha: Timeless Moments2,980 views
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Never Again
“Time is money,” or so goes the common refrain intended to underscore the importance of every moment. You wouldn’t discard a dollar so why waste a moment? The point is well taken, but the comparison is not equitable. Time is not money, it is much more than money. A …

Naso: The Path To Permanent Recovery

May 20, 2007 – 4:35 am | Comments Off on Naso: The Path To Permanent Recovery3,222 views
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Success
It is often said that the difference between success and failure is the willingness to go the extra mile. The decision to go the extra mile can only be made when we have already traveled the entire conventional route. We reach the end of our trail, but the successful seek out …

B’midbar Forward Vision

May 13, 2007 – 4:08 am | Comments Off on B’midbar Forward Vision5,322 views
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Hair-Raising Drive
A friend of mine and his father were driving in the dead of night on a treacherous mountain road with razor-sharp curves and sheer cliff drops. His father seemed oblivious to the danger and drove along nonchalantly. When he inquired as to his father’s nonchalance, his father replied, “my …

B’chukotai: Personal Freedom

May 6, 2007 – 3:44 am | Comments Off on B’chukotai: Personal Freedom3,025 views
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Edicts and Rewards
Judaism is replete with divine edicts and commands, some of which we understand, many of which we don’t, but all of which we are required to fulfill. Judaism certainly emphasizes providing for G-d what is important to him, but does it also look out for our best interests? …