Peace from the Inside Out

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Rabbi Gil Nativ finds in parashat ‘Teruma’ the way to make peace in the world. The month of Adar that begins on Friday, contains joy and a new message. Continue reading

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Rewards and Punishments

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This week Rabbi Arik Ascherman have many more questions than answers. Parashat BeKhukotai closes out the book of Leviticus. It contains a list of the good things that will befall us if we obey God’s commandments, and the punishments that will come about if we are not faithful. Rabbi Acherman finds various disturbing and difficult questions that arise from this portion. Continue reading

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