When we are introduced to Noach at the beginning of the parsha, Rashi notes that his being called a tzaddik (righteous man) “in his generation” could be interpreted either …
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By Rabbi Avi Billet
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10/23/14
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One of the most charismatic young rabbis in education today is Rabbi Aryeh Cohen, the Mashgiach Ruchani at the DRS High School in Woodmere. Recently Rabbi Cohen assembled in book form …
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By Alan Jay Gerber
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10/23/14
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For several decades, Israel’s enemies have actively and willfully defamed the Jewish state by comparing its actions to the atrocities committed by the worst villains in recent history.
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By Ben Cohen
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10/12/14
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It’s an old tradition. When politicians are being attacked, they find a way to change the subject.
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By Jeff Dunetz
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10/12/14
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I was going to write this week’s column about Sukkot, but my plans were derailed on Yom Kipper.
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By Judy Joszef
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10/12/14
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For several decades, Israel’s enemies have actively and willfully defamed the Jewish state by comparing its actions to the atrocities committed by the worst villains in recent …
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By Rabbi Avi Billet
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10/12/14
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With Sukkot just around the corner, here is my list of some fine readings for your consideration during the upcoming feast.
From “Torah TO-GO Sukkot 5775,” there’s …
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By Alan Jay Gerber
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10/12/14
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In one of his Yom Kippur addresses, Rabbi Joseph Hertz expressed that “Avinu Malkeinu Chatanu L’fanekha” is the prayer most reflective of our Yom Kippur goals. In it, we recognize a few very important truths about our relationship with G-d, and about ourselves.
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By Rabbi Avi Billet
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10/2/14
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I had ambivalent feelings writing a baseball article about Derek Jeter right before Yom Kippur. I wondered if it was somewhat sacrilegious to address mundane topics such as sports during this …
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By Judy Joszef
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10/2/14
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With Yom Kippur just a day away and Sukkos next week, this week’s essay will bring to your attention several books and essays devoted to the themes of teshuvah, repentance in the Jewish …
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By Alan Jay Gerber
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10/2/14
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