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"I will be as the dew unto Israel; he shall blossom as the shoshana, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon." --hoshea, 14:6

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

In Honor of Tu b'Shvat

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A conversation last night finally highlighted the heart of hashkafic machloket between myself and a friend. I may examine those difference ...
Monday, January 21, 2008

Thoughts on our current state of affairs and Shmitta

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A friends post finally gave me the push I needed to write that note I’ve been rolling over in my mind for a few weeks now. I think I should...
Wednesday, January 9, 2008

"how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult?"

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I woke up in Jerusalem this morning to a a grey and gloomy sky, a color and tone that seemed to reflect the mood of the city bracing for th...
Wednesday, November 21, 2007

...unless he's a rasha

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The following is a piece I posted on facebook that generated a lively discussion both on the board and off line. Reaction to the post has r...
Wednesday, July 18, 2007

כרת ה' את ברית אברם

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I’m often asked why I made aliya, what it is that drives me to stay in Israel despite the constant war, and personal trials and tribulations...

אבינו מלכינו חטאנו לפניך

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On the eve of the 17th of Tammuz: Tonight we begin to mourn. The sin of the spies, destruction of the Temples and expulsion from the Land of...

Alef- Bet

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As we wrapped up our summer learning program my esteemed Rabbi and teacher shared with us the following: “Ladies,” he said, “you are among...
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