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What changed when we received the Torah?

  • Post published:May 24, 2023
  • Post category:Columnists/D'var Torah

By Rabbi Dan Lewin During the holiday of Shavuot, we commemorate the momentous occasion of receiving the Torah. When reflecting on the accomplishment of any significant event — and even…

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Everyone should be counted… accurately

  • Post published:May 17, 2023
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By Rabbi Steve FischParashat Bamidbar This week, we begin reading the book “Bamidbar,” translated as “In the wilderness.” How, then, did the book gain its English name of “Numbers”? When…

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How we treat others and our world is key

  • Post published:May 10, 2023
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By Cantor Sheri AllenParashat B’Har / B’Chukotai “Do not delude yourself into thinking that (divine) punishment will not come.” This sobering warning from the Talmud was, perhaps, intended to be…

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Why no date in the Torah for Shavuot?

  • Post published:May 3, 2023
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By Rabbi Howard WolkParashat Emor The portion of Emor is a major source in the Torah for the holidays of the year. After explaining Shabbat, the Torah proceeds to describe…

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Talent and character

  • Post published:April 19, 2023
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By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Tazria Next Thursday night thousands from around the country will tune in to watch the NFL draft, where each team selects their future players — the…

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Of unity deeper than shared purpose

  • Post published:April 12, 2023
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By Rabbi Mordechai Harris With the conclusion of Passover, we’ve dutifully transmitted once more our people’s origin story by recounting our freedom from slavery through God’s mighty hand and outstretched…

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Hallel: the poetry of the Exodus

  • Post published:April 5, 2023
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By Rabbi Elana Zelony I love celebrating Seders. The JCRC interfaith Seder fills me with hope for harmony among neighbors. Beth Torah’s communal Seder on the second night is a…

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Expression of gratitude

  • Post published:March 29, 2023
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By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Tzav One of the first words learned when studying modern Hebrew, and the most well-known, is “todah,” meaning “thank you.” This word shares a root with…

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Crohn’s disease and humility

  • Post published:March 22, 2023
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By Rabbi Shalom RodinParashat Vayikra In this week’s Torah portion of Vayikra, the letter aleph at the end of Vayikra is small, which represents Moshe’s humility. This is a lesson…

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The priceless spice

  • Post published:March 15, 2023
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By Rabbi Matt RuttaParashat Vayakhel-Pekudei As y’all enjoy the Dallas Kosher Chili Cook-off this weekend, please note that there is one spice that is missing, but you won’t find it…

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