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June 11, 2022 – 11:37 pm | 612 views

Off the derech means literally off the path. It is a common adage in observant circles to describe people who were once observant but had since taken a different path. It is so common that it has its own acronym in our acronym crazed days, OTD. It is not intended …

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Welcome to Innerstream's “Parsha insights” section, where essays on the weekly Parsha are posted.

If you would like to explore any of these essays please click on one of the links provided below and a list of Parshiot will appear in the “Contents” menu on the left side of your screen. The “Contents” menu also contains links to essays on many other Jewish topics. Please feel free to peruse the topics of your interest.

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I hope you enjoy your visit to innerstream and I invite you to post your comments on the bottom of any page that sparks your interest. This way you and I and all the other visitors to Innerstream can continue to explore the deeper meaning of Torah and Judaism.

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