Parshat Teruma
By Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of February 19, 2010/ 6 Adar 5770
In the construction of the tabernacle, the Aron (Ark), which contains the Torah, is to be covered with a kaporet …
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2/17/10
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Parshat Mishpatim
Issue of February 12, 2010/ 18 Shvat 5770 Concerning the treatment of those in need, the Torah tells us, “When you lend money to My people, to the poor man among you, do not …
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2/10/10
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Parshat Yitro
by Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of February 6, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 A previous column discussed the father-in-law-son-in-law relationship using Lavan and Yaakov as the model …
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2/3/10
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Parshat Beshalach
by Rabbi Avi Billet
January 29, 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770
The first mishnah in Rosh Hashanah says there are four “Rosh Hashanahs” in the year for different calendar events. …
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1/28/10
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Parshat Bo
Issue of January 22, 2010/ 7 Shvat 5770 Before the instruction of “Hachodesh hazeh lachem” established the calendar for the Israelite nation, G-d told Moshe, “Now speak to the …
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1/20/10
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Parshat Va'era
by Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of January 15, 2010/ 29 Tevet 5770
How old was Moshe when he fled from Egypt in Chapter 2? Depending which Midrash you follow, he was either a …
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1/13/10
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by Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of January 8 2010/ 22 Tevet 5770
The first major attempt to stem the tide of Israelite growth consisted of Paroh ordering midwives to kill male babies at birth. …
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1/6/10
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Parshat Vayechi
By Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of January 1, 2010/ 15 Tevet 5770 Many years ago I saw a movie called “Glengarry Glen Ross” which is based on a play by David Mamet. Mamet is …
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12/30/09
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By Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of Dec. 25, 2009 / 8 Tevet 5769
As soon as Paroh learns of the arrival of Yosef's family, he invites them to return to Canaan merely to bring their father and …
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12/22/09
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Parshat Miketz
by Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 On the eve of his birthday the Egyptian monarch has two dreams that vex and try his sanity. “In the morning he …
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12/16/09
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