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Be Wholehearted With God

Judaism draws our attention to the preciousness and holiness of moments in time, reminding us of the limits of our power as human beings. Until recently, if you had asked me to go camping, I probably would have made an excuse not to go.  I’ve been camping before and I’ve had good experiences.  But I’ve [...]

Not a Bad Deal

Parashat Devarim 5769 / July 24, 2009 Not a Bad Deal When we feel ashamed of the misdeeds of our fellow Jews, we should remember that our Torah offers a path back to righteousness. “Oy vey!” That’s the thought that crossed my mind as I got into the car on Thursday morning. Moments earlier, I [...]