Discretion: The Better Part of Valor
October 24, 2026
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Discretion is often hailed as a good thing, but why is it good? Doesn’t it make more sense to talk with authority and get things done?
Discretion: The Better Part of Valor
October 24, 2026
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Discretion is often hailed as a good thing, but why is it good? Doesn’t it make more sense to talk with authority and get things done?
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When a Repeated Lie Rings True
June 13, 2026
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When people spin lies that sound convincing, you can debate them or ignore them. Neither tactic is successful. The best way to shut down a lie with a single declaration of the truth. Call out the lie, one time, loudly and resoundingly, and then walk away.
The Only Absolute Truth
November 29, 2025
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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.
Never Tell A Lie
February 15, 2025
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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
Yitro: The Truth Lover
January 27, 2018
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Nothing, But the Truth Have you ever noticed that there is an entire portion in the Torah named after a
Mishpatim: Finding the Truth
February 3, 2013
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The Heart of an Argument In Halachic jurisprudence there is a rigorous protocol for the conduct of a Jewish court
The Nine Days: Suffering Leads to Growth
July 22, 2012
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Why Nine? Life isn’t a coincidence. Everything has meaning, it’s all “Bashert” [providential]. In 350 BCE and again in 69
Korach: Let’s Have The Truth
June 6, 2010
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I Want It Too Moses was leader; his brother Aaron, High Priest. The people accepted this arrangement, knowing the selection
Shmini : Foundation of the Law
March 29, 2005
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Inauguration It was a festive day. After months of preparation and seven days of training the priestly family was anointed.
Discretion: The Better Part of Valor
October 24, 2026
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Parenting Advice from Abraham
October 17, 2026
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When the Ordinary is Transformed into Eternity
October 10, 2026
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Discovering the Purpose of Life
October 8, 2026
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Parenting Advice from Abraham
October 17, 2026
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The Failure of The Hippie Movement
October 25, 2025
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On the Question of Human Shields
October 21, 2023
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Jewish Pride in Times of Despair
October 29, 2022
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