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Purim: When G-d wakes Up
The Megillah tells the story of King Ahasuerus, who could not sleep in the middle of the night. He asked his servants to read the palace chronicles to him, and they read about Mordechai saving the king’s life. He immediately ordered Haman to reward Mordechai by …

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Vayeshev: Countering the Voice of Temptation

November 24, 2005 – 5:39 am | Comments Off on Vayeshev: Countering the Voice of Temptation3,306 views
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The Magic Potion
“Rabbi, what can I do to silence my inner voice,” asked the man. When the rabbi replied that this voice might never be silenced, the man exclaimed, “But it’s driving me crazy. Is there any advice that can help me overcome it?”

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Vayeshev : Travel Begins and Ends At Home

November 24, 2004 – 1:04 pm | Comments Off on Vayeshev : Travel Begins and Ends At Home2,783 views
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True Treasures are At Home
Listening to the car radio on my way home from a particularly long trip I heard an accomplished, world famous traveler declare that her most amazing travel experience was accomplished within the confines of her own home. She had observed the most exotic sights in the …