Moses Saved His Life. Then He Tried to Destroy Him.
The tragic dynamic between Moses and Dasan, and the ultimate test of doing the right thing for the wrong people.
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Fear of God: The Opposite of What Dictators Demand
When most people hear “fear of God,” they picture the same fear dictators like Putin or Kim Jong Un demand — the kind that crushes thought and freedom. But what if the Torah’s fear of God is the opposite — a force that empowers, enlightens, and sets you free?
Shema – Two Ways to Learn — By Ben
In the past I’ve discussed the differences between the first paragraph of Shema and the second. The first paragraph is generally referred to as the V’ahavta, while the second paragraph […]
Eikev – Why Shema Is So Long — By Ben
Shema isn’t a prayer. Colloquially we tend to refer to any words meant for God as prayer. That can mean requests, praise, or gratitude. But None of those sentiments are […]
Eikev – Benching and Kvetching — By Ben
This week’s Torah portion continues Moses’ diatribe to the Jewish people. He rebukes them for the golden calf, he brings up the Meraglim (spies) again, he gives over the blessings […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 