The English Poet Alexander Pope’s phrase, To err is human, to forgive is divine, can readily be applied to the great sin that occurs in Parshat Ki Tisa, the Sin of the Golden Calf. Yet, inkwells have been spilled trying to explain exactly what the sin was and how it came about. These were …
Some people pride themselves on being blessed with a good memory - a total recall, a photographic memory, or great recollection of details. The Torah also stresses memory and remembering. In fact, there are Six Remembrances in the Torah that Jews are meant to recite and remember daily:
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We live in an age that pursues wholesome products. People often search for items with no additives, just pure ingredients through and through. In our Parshah this week, Terumah, we read about the fascinating ritual vessels that were constructed and utilized in the Tabernacle. We begin with t…
People often look for something new and different, in various aspects of life. Although the familiar is appreciated, there’s something engaging and inviting when it’s new and exciting. A new song, a new food and a new insight are all appreciated as they emerge.
The Torah also subscribes…
When an historic moment occurs, we have to imagine that much thought is given to what the best location to host it could be. Should it take place at a governmental office? Perhaps it should take place with a picturesque backdrop over the ocean or at a mountain sunset? There is so much d…
