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Our sages were fence builders—not in the conventional sense, but metaphorically. The Torah presents many prohibitions, and our sages built fences around them to ensure we do not step over the line. For example, the Torah tells us not to write on Shabbat, and our sages prohibited even holding a …

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B’Midbar Shavuot: Shavuot and the Desert

May 14, 2006 – 4:20 am | Comments Off on B’Midbar Shavuot: Shavuot and the Desert2,317 views
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Seeking Inspiration
This weekend we will celebrate the last Shabbat before Shavuot. Since Shabbat is the source of blessing for the following week it is fitting to reflect upon the upcoming holiday during the course of this Shabbat.

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B’Midbar: Everyone Counts

May 14, 2006 – 4:18 am | Comments Off on B’Midbar: Everyone Counts2,930 views
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The Census
During the forty years of our ancestors’ journey across the dessert their census was taken a total of four times, one of which is recorded in this week’s Parsha.

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