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Parshat Shofetim 5768: How is War like Dating?

The long list of Mitzvot continues this week. Among them are the rules to be read prior to the engagement of an overwhelming enemy: 2. And it shall be, when you have come near the battle, that the priest shall

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Parshat Eikev 5768: God: Fear, Love or Awe?

Moses continues his speech, with plenty of admonishments to go around about previous failures. In mid-speech he says something most of us are familiar with: 12. And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to

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Parshat Sh’lach-Lecha 5767: How to Doggedly Get Over Fear.

Numbers 13:1-15:41 This week, we have the portion of the spies. God authorizes a recon mission into the land of Canaan, and twelve spies, including Joshua and Caleb enter the land of Canaan. When they return, they bring back amazing

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