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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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Tetzaveh: Discipline Your Child With Love

March 2, 2012 – 4:51 am | Comments Off on Tetzaveh: Discipline Your Child With Love3,171 views
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What’s In A Belt?
Every morning Jews thank G-d for “girding Israel with strength.” (1) According to the Talmud this blessing is offered when we strap on our belts. (2) The belt is associated with strength, For example, King David, the poet warrior, described G-d as “girded with strength.” (3) As …

Tezaveh: How To Choose A Leader

February 6, 2011 – 3:47 am | Comments Off on Tezaveh: How To Choose A Leader2,826 views
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The Nature of a Leader
Why do we gravitate to the charismatic and charming when choosing our leaders? We look for a leader that can galvanize the masses, lead the government, command the military and interact with fellow Heads of State. Former President Bill Clinton is a perfect example; he has …

Tezaveh: A Full Complement

February 21, 2010 – 3:28 am | Comments Off on Tezaveh: A Full Complement2,517 views
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Two Stones
The vestments of the high priest included two beautiful stones that adorned his shoulders. These stones, which were engraved with the names of the twelve tribes, served to invoke the memory of the Jewish nation as the High Priest discharged his duties in the temple’s inner sanctum. In the …

Tetzaveh / Zachor: Combating The Skeptic

February 25, 2009 – 2:08 am | Comments Off on Tetzaveh / Zachor: Combating The Skeptic2,913 views
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Skepticism
A debate is currently raging in campuses across the country about binge drinking. Some believe the solution lies in stricter enforcement of existing laws against underage drinking. Others argue that enforcement will simply drive the drinkers underground. They prefer to reduce the minimum drinking age and to combat the problem …

Tezaveh: Food for Thought for your Dinner Table

February 10, 2008 – 3:32 am | Comments Off on Tezaveh: Food for Thought for your Dinner Table2,758 views
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Sunday: The Binding Oil
“And you shall instruct the children of Israel and they shall take to you pure olive oil.” The Hebrew word “tetzaveh,” carries a dual meaning. It means instruct and it also means bind. An alternate, but deeper meaning of this verse is that Moses is instructed to …

Tezaveh: When Right Meets Left

February 4, 2007 – 1:43 am | Comments Off on Tezaveh: When Right Meets Left2,571 views
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North and South
What would you rather, wisdom or wealth? Sounds like a solomonic question, but our sages provided a road map. “If you seek wealth turn to the north and if you seek wisdom turn to the south.” But how exactly dos turning north or south provide wisdom or wealth? …

Tetzave: Every Jew Counts

March 5, 2006 – 2:49 am | Comments Off on Tetzave: Every Jew Counts2,616 views
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Change of Attire
I once worked for a man whose personality changed as often as his attire. At the office he exuded a sense of competence and leadership, his manner as crisp as his professional attire. At home he exuded friendship and camaraderie, his manner as relaxed as his casual attire.

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Tetzaveh Purim: The Connection

February 27, 2006 – 3:11 am | Comments Off on Tetzaveh Purim: The Connection3,149 views
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The Jew and the Olive
The first verse of our Parsha reads, “And you (Moshe) shall instruct the children of Israel and they shall take olive oil to you.” Why must we take our olive oil to Moshe?

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