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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…
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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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Elul: Teshuva, a Divine Gift
By doing Teshuva, by fixing an element of ourselves, we are returning to our Maker, and to the person who we are supposed to be…
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Letting Go of Control
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…
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Ki Teitzei: The Non-Jewish Woman Captive
As we rid ourselves of our garments soiled from sin, cut off our hair and nails – the habits which drag us down spiritually – we uncover the eishet yefat toar, the perfect spiritual beauty, dwelling inside each of our souls…
