Between Prophets and Priests

Between Prophets and Priests

Mar 15, 2008 By Edward Feld | Commentary | Vayikra

The relation with God is fraught with uncertainty and doubt.

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Between the Fire and the Cloud

Between the Fire and the Cloud

Mar 2, 2008 By Marc Wolf | Commentary | Pekudei | Shabbat Shekalim

As we conclude the book of Exodus and wander further into the wilderness, I cannot help but wonder how different the children of Israel’s lives would have been if they had been equipped with GPS.

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The Challenge of Finding Balance

The Challenge of Finding Balance

Mar 1, 2008 By David M. Ackerman | Commentary | Vayak-hel

If intricate descriptions of construction details capture your imagination, then Va-yakhel is your parashah!

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Listening: The Cornerstone of Leadership

Listening: The Cornerstone of Leadership

Feb 23, 2008 By Charles Savenor | Commentary | Ki Tissa

In this week’s Torah portion, Ki Tissa, the Children of Israel stand at a crossroads between faith and fear, commitment and rebellion.

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Dressing to Lead

Dressing to Lead

Feb 16, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Commentary | Tetzavveh

Which candidate looks most presidential? Sadly, this question often determines our votes.

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Football’s Spiritual Prowess

Football’s Spiritual Prowess

Feb 9, 2008 By Marc Wolf | Commentary | Terumah

It was a demonstration of will; nothing short of unbridled desire to succeed led the Giants to their Superbowl victory over a nearly perfect Patriots team that will be remembered favorably by history.

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Nostalgia, Memory and the Building of Judaism

Nostalgia, Memory and the Building of Judaism

Jan 26, 2008 By Marc Wolf | Commentary | Yitro

As is often the case with buildings in Lower Manhattan, 211 Pearl Street was caught in the sights of a developer seeking to level the property and replace it with a grand modern building.

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The Difference a Day Can Make

The Difference a Day Can Make

Oct 3, 2014 By Burton L. Visotzky | Commentary | Yom Kippur

Wouldn’t it be grand to wipe the slate clean? What if there were a day in the calendar when the slate was simply wiped clean once again? No marks against you. No petty quarrels remembered, no grudges borne, no more grievances for trespasses petty or grievous. What if?

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