Read more: Forgiveness Lessons from the Story of YosefForgiveness and teshuva (repentance) are the focal points of the months of Elul and Tishrei. Tishrei is marked by the Yamim Noraim, and Elul before it constitutes the last opportunities to make things right for the previous year. That said, forgiveness is not always straightforward. The model story in the Chumash for repentance and forgiveness is that of Yosef and his brothers. Using this narrative, we can delve into the intricacies of forgiveness and see how we can learn practical lessons.
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Read more: Does Hashem Expect Us to Be Flawless?Nowhere does Judaism tell us that we have to be perfect (holy, yes, flawless, no)…
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Read more: What Does Serving Hashem Out of Love Look Like?When approaching Teshuva, our focus is often on atoning for past mistakes…
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Forgiveness Lessons from the Story of Yosef
Forgiveness and teshuva (repentance) are the focal points of the months of Elul and Tishrei. Tishrei is marked by the Yamim Noraim, and Elul before it constitutes the last opportunities to make things right for the previous year. That said, forgiveness is not always straightforward. The model story in the Chumash for repentance and forgiveness…
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Does Hashem Expect Us to Be Flawless?
Nowhere does Judaism tell us that we have to be perfect (holy, yes, flawless, no)…
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What Does Serving Hashem Out of Love Look Like?
When approaching Teshuva, our focus is often on atoning for past mistakes…
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Letting Go of Control September 8, 2024 What if I lose my job? What if the stock market plunges? What if one of my family members becomes ill? Sound familiar? Many of us go through life asking ourselves questions we have no control over. Whether it is about jobs, shidduchim, or finances, we find it necessary to ponder the “what ifs” in life. And yet, with all the time and thought we may put into the question, we can never say we… Read more
Ki Teitzei: The Non-Jewish Woman Captive September 8, 2024 This week’s parsha begins with the perplexing scenario of eishet yefat toar. Literally translated as “woman of beautiful appearance,” the pesukim outline that under circumstances of war, a Jewish soldier who sees a non-Jewish female captive may take her as his wife, following certain conditions. Here, we will discuss and explore some of the depth behind this widely misunderstood part of Torah, and use it to enhance our avoda this Elul. “And [if] you will… Read more