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November 29, 2025 – 9:08 pm | Comments Off on The Only Absolute Truth64 views

Do you peddle in relative truths, or are you a stickler for the absolute truth? This essay examines the two types of truth and posits that G-d’s truth is absolute.

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The Secret Alef

January 16, 2024 – 2:03 pm | Comments Off on The Secret Alef1,192 views
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The secret alef is the mystery of this week’s Torah portion. Alef is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Hebrew letters also serve as numbers. Thus, alef is one; it represents G-d, who exists alone. He is one, and there is no other. By that, we mean not only …

The Kohen

May 27, 2023 – 11:40 pm | Comments Off on The Kohen1,218 views
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The kohen (priest) plays many central roles in this week’s Torah portion. Primary among them is the priestly blessing. G-d endowed the kohen with the power to confer blessing. It is a potent power. Imagine holding the keys to another’s fortune and happiness. If you choose, you can endow them …