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Bamidbar: A True Household Leader
Rav Chaim Vital writes that the way in which a husband treats his wife is a reflection of all of his middot (character traits). Regardless of how he interacts with the outside world, the way a man conducts himself inside his home is the mark of his true essence. When doors are closed, when study…
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Behar: A Godly Vision
There are some decisions in life that just seem so obvious. Should we move to a warm community or an unfriendly one? Send to an excellent school or a poor one?..
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Emor: The Strength in Soft Speech
This week’s parsha is called Emor, from the early words of the portion ‘Emor el hakohanim,’ ‘Say to the priests.’..
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Acharei Mot: Distancing Ourselves from Non-Jewish Practices
This week’s parsha makes reference to what we call “chukot hagoy”, which means the practices of other nations….
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Tazria: Music to One’s Ears
Imagine you walk into the doctor’s office, concerned about your injured son and wait anxiously for a diagnosis…
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Shemini: Ask Your Elders!
It seems superfluous to the ceremony that the elders of the nation are called to by Moshe, as it doesn’t seem that they have a specific job or purpose…
