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Moses and “Moses” – Celebrating Harriet Tubman

They say that “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” I’m not so sure about that. This weekend, Jewish families all over the world will sit down at their tables for the Passover Seder. This season celebrates freedom; it acknowledges that somewhere in the depths of our history/mythology we were slaves. And that through forces humanContinueContinue reading “Moses and “Moses” – Celebrating Harriet Tubman”

Who wrote the Torah? A very good question

NOTE: this entry was cross-posted at Jewish Values Online.  The great Rabbi Akiba used to tell this story: A fox once spotted a fish darting to and fro in the water. He asked the fish, “From whom are you fleeing?” And the fish answered, “From the fisherman’s net.” So the crafty fox offered, “Would youContinueContinue reading “Who wrote the Torah? A very good question”

Opportunities and Challenges – A Sermon for Sh’lach Lecha 5775

This is the “messing up big-time” portion of the Torah. Over the next couple of weeks, we will read about two major incidents where the Israelites just simply screw up in God’s eyes. Next week, it will be the rebellion of Korach, who tries to usurp Moses and speak for God. And to whom badContinueContinue reading “Opportunities and Challenges – A Sermon for Sh’lach Lecha 5775”