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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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Yom Kippur: A Basic Overview

November 4, 2005 – 8:14 pm | Comments Off on Yom Kippur: A Basic Overview3,954 views

A Day of Atonement
Yom Kippur falls on the tenth day of the year, precisely eight days after Rosh Hashanah. The first ten days of the year are called Yemai Teshuvah (days of repentance). During these days we continue to repent for our past shortcomings and resolve to do better in …

Yom Kippur: A Midrashic Account

November 2, 2005 – 2:22 am | Comments Off on Yom Kippur: A Midrashic Account3,121 views

A Stolen Gem
 The Midrash relates that “when Moshe ascended to the supernal abode he heard the angels singing the words 'Baruch Shem Kevod Malchuso Leolam Vaed' and upon his descent he taught it to the Jewish people. Why does Israel not proclaim these words in public? Says, Rabbi Asi, this …

YOM KIPPUR: A Day at Shull

October 9, 2005 – 1:23 am | Comments Off on YOM KIPPUR: A Day at Shull2,851 views

Droves of people, through the aisles, in a seemingly endless stream. They have gathered for a special occasion; it is an evening of repentance, an evening of devotion and perhaps most importantly an evening of commitment. For this is the holiest of Jewish holidays, it is the evening of Yom …

Tetzaveh : The Sounds of Silence

February 10, 2005 – 8:29 am | Comments Off on Tetzaveh : The Sounds of Silence3,016 views
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The Meaning of Sound
What does sound mean to you? Sound plays many roles. It is a vehicle for communication, music, and even distraction, but at its root sound is the simple indicator of life.

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