Category: Torah Portions
THE THREAT TO MONOTHEISM
Two things have profoundly disturbed me these past couple of weeks, both for the same... Read More
FAITH IS CONTINGENT ON DOUBT
The very intriguing aspect of the Purim story, and the principle feature that differentiates it... Read More
KEEPING YOUR EYE ON THE BALL
People do not always follow instructions properly. In fact, one can almost expect instructions not... Read More
DON’T BE DAZZLED BY THE BIG PICTURE
Trying to contemplate the universe in its entirety is impossible. We are able, on a... Read More
DIFFERENT BUT UNITED
This past Sunday night I was very moved, as I attended the West Coast region... Read More
INSPIRATION BEARS REPEATING
Many members of our synagogue flew out to New York this week, braving the Arctic... Read More
WHETHER IT MAKES SENSE OR NOT
The proximity of the Torah portion of Mishpatim to the previous Torah portion of Yitro... Read More
PEACE IS NOT ALWAYS A VIRTUE
It was reported this week that Israel’s Defense Minister, Moshe Yaalon, had lambasted US Secretary... Read More