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10 hours agoHow Did it All Start?
Avraham was privileged to have Hashem reveal Himself to him, instructing him to leave his land with the promise that he would become a great nation. Yet so much ..
Written by Daniel Shasha
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10 hours agoMessage From The Stars
After many painful years of longing for a child, Avraham Avinu received the joyous promise that he would be blessed with descendants. Hashem took him outside and said, ..
Written by Daniel Shasha
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10 hours agoPresence: The Biggest Present.
A fierce battle was raging between an alliance of four mighty kings against an alliance of five kings. The armies of the four kings were so powerful that they defeated ..
Written by Daniel Shasha
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4 weeks agoSukkos: Together as one
After days of soul-searching and heartfelt prayer, we are given a priceless gift: the opportunity to cleanse ourselves of our sins and begin anew. This does not only ..
Written by Daniel Shasha
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1 month agoThe Best Witnesses
Witnesses play an important role in giving testimony. Have we ever heard of witnesses who are not even human? We actually see this at the beginning of our parashah. ..
Written by Daniel Shasha
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2 months agoGratitude Never Fades
There is something very puzzling about the Torah’s treatment of Amon and Moav, compared to the other nations who harmed Klal Yisrael. Amon and Moav are prohibited ..
Written by Daniel Shasha
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2 months agoThe Power of Shema
There are moments when a person suddenly realizes how little is really in his control. We can plan, prepare, and do everything in our power to protect ourselves, ..
Written by Daniel Shasha
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3 months agoCherished Children
We are told in this week’s parashah, “You are children to Hashem your G-d… a treasured nation” (Devarim 14:1–2). The Torah is teaching us something ..
Written by Daniel Shasha
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3 months agoMattos: Choosing to Belong
In Parashat Mattos, Moshe instructs the Children of Israel as they prepare to cross the Jordan to Eretz Yisrael. Looking east, the Tribes of Reuven and Gad see rich ..
Written by Jamie Parent
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6 months agoAppreciating Company
Appreciating Company A speaker of lashon hara who contracted tzaraas was quarantined outside the camp (13:46). They needed to go into complete isolation for up to two weeks ..
Written by Daniel Shasha
