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Parashat Re’eh
Expanding Spiritual Consciousness By Rabbi Bob Freedman In Parashat Va’ethanan we are told that even when we are exiles scattered among peoples who worship gods of wood and stone, “If you search there for YHVH your God you will find … Continue reading »
Parashat Re’eh
By Rabbi Dorit Edut and Cantor Liat Pelman A Dialogue on Blessings vs. “Curses“ Dorit: As we approach the month of Elul next week and thoughts of Rosh HaShanah are not far off, we are confronted by a verse in … Continue reading »
Parashat Re’eh
This week’s Torah portion begins with these words, “See, this day I present before you a blessing and a curse. Blessing, that you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I enjoin upon you this day and curse … Continue reading »
Parashat Re’eh
August: the lazy days of summer. Our senses are filled with the beauty of late sunsets, the taste of fresh produce, the feeling of grass on bare feet. My family and I will be setting out on vacation shortly, a … Continue reading »
Parashat Re’eh
By Maralee Gordon Shabbat Re’eh is the beginning of Labor Day Weekend this year. Often we view Labor Day as its oxymoron-a day off from labor. But of course, it is meant to call attention to the contributions of workers … Continue reading »
Parashat Re’eh
By Irwin Huberman During periods of war and conflict, it is difficult to get up every day with a feeling of hope and optimism. On a daily basis, the Biblical commandment to ‘love your neighbour as yourself’ (Lev. 19:18) is … Continue reading »
