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Vayeshev: Contrasting the Greatness of Tamar and the Wickedness of Potiphar’s Wife
Parshat Vayeshev contains the story of Yosef’s sale at the hands of his brothers, his journey to Mitzrayim, and his encounters with Eishet Potiphar there…
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Cracking Up a Joke: A Torah Perspective on Laughter
Humor is part and parcel of Jewish life; both to cope with our 3000 year old (plus!) history of ups and downs…
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Guarding the Gates: Eyes and Heart
The sixth and final of the six constant mitzvot is the commandment, “Do not be misled by your heart and eyes.”
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Vayishlach: The Holiness of Simplicity
At the beginning of this week’s parsha, the pasuk tells us ‘vayivater yaakov levado,’ that Yaakov was left alone…
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A Torah Approach to Clothing: Enhancement or Treachery?
Immediately after Adam and Chava’s sin, the Torah tells us that they realised they were naked (3:7)…
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Understanding the Mitzvah of Fearing God
The fear of Hashem is not about being afraid of Him, but rather about having a deep sense of respect and reverence for His holiness…
