The Role of Religious Leaders
Mar 29, 2008 By Marc Wolf | Commentary | Shemini
In an email newsletter distributed by the Martin Marty Center Institute for the Advanced Study of Religion at the University of Chicago, Martin E. Marty, a prominent voice of religion in America, recently commented on a new book about the role of preachers in politics.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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