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Continuing from last week’s portion, Balak, we meet Pinchas, who at the conclusion of the story of the plague of Baal-peor (Num. 25), does a violent act. Balak ends with…

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Our connection with animals is a nuanced blend of affection and perceived superiority. In our homes and daily lives, animals are integral, sharing our intimate spaces and offering companionship that…

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In reflecting on the story of Moses and the rock from this week’s Torah portion, Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1), I’m struck by how it parallels our own journeys of personal growth and confronting…

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Yesterday, many of us celebrated our nation’s 248th anniversary of our independence from British rule. Barbecues, sunning at the beach, and watching fireworks are just some of the activities many of…

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Change is not easy, and it often seems to get harder as we age. Then again, many a baby fights the idea of coming out of the womb because they…

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In this week’s Torah portion, Beha’alotecha (Numbers 8:1-12:16), we read one of the most profound phrases in the entire bible, “They [the Israelites] marched from the mountain of God a distance of…

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Our Torah portion, Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89), describes the laws of the Nazir, one who elects to take a vow of consecration to God for a certain period of time. Such an individual is required…

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There has been much concern lately about artificial intelligence (AI). You may have heard when there was a Senate subcommittee hearing that hosted the CEO of OpenAI, the creators of…

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Once upon time, there was a meeting in a synagogue. Like many meetings in a synagogue, it was getting heated! It happened in this week, the week when the Torah…

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Remembrance is a sacred privilege and a holy obligation. On this Shabbat, we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, the unoffciial beginning of summer and the realization that the Garden State Parkway will be…

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