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MainOpEds Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb Person in the parsha: Elite by commitmentIs there an elite class in Judaism? Anniversary, Birthday, JubileeWhat does the word "Jubilee" itself mean?The unburied corpseA proper Jewish burial is the last “kindness of truth (hesed shel emet)” that one can perform for another.No exit: Aaron, Nadab and AbihuOne of the secrets of authentic spirituality is in this reading. Do I really feel as though I was freed from Egypt?It is not easy to empathize with the plight of others, but it can happen.Person in the parsha: Pinkus the peddlerPinkus peddled more than goods.Person in the parsha: My earliest memoryA Dvar Torah for Parashot Hachodesh and Tazria.The person in the parsha: "And Aaron was silent"Lessons from the sad narrative of our parsha, a narrative also shared by the parents of fallen IDF soldiers.The person in the parsha: Increasing gratitudeThankfulness is an emotion to share with others in a public celebration.For Parshat Zachor: Purim in HellPurim in the Warsaw Ghetto.A Special SpiritualityWhere is the spirituality in the technicalities of the Mishkan?Person in the parsha: Three dimensionsFor Vayakhel and Shabbat Shekalim.Person in the parsha: The Hindu princess and the Golden CalfConnecting the parsha with real life.Person in the parsha: Receiving is givingDo we bless G-d?Person in the parsha: My house, and His houseThis parsha tells of the very first house of worship for the Jewish people. Just one.Person in the Parsha: Truth be toldHow would you title the Midrash brought in this article?The Person in the parsha: Simple belief, genuine beliefA story for Shabbat Shira.The person in the parsha: "Let's talk it over"Pharaoh was undoubtedly the most stubborn person in history.On the shoulders of giantsThe person in the Torah reading for this week.The person in the parsha: Spiritual time managementOn learning a crucial lesson for life.The person in the parasha: The yoke’s on usThe similes in Jacob's blessings have levels of meaning.The person in the parsha: Wagons, calves and responsibilityJoseph is put to the test.Man plans, G-d laughsThe Yiddish equivalent: "Mentsch tracht, Gutt lacht."Jacob's Strategy: A Model for Jewish Leadership?The stories of the Patriarchs are predictive.The person in the parsha: TearsShedding tears is a uniquely human behavior.The person in the parsha: Strength, patience, and hopeIsaac stands out from the other biblical figures in his patient persistence.Better the servant than the studentThank you, Mildred!DystopiaWhat exactly did they Sodomites do to deserve such a malignant biblical review?One day we will all be togetherReunion and separation.The Person in the Parsha: Filling in the BlanksWhat was Abraham's greatest contribution to the world? Noach's?The Person in the Parsha: Angelic AdviceDon't make important decisions without consulting others.Person in the Parsha for Haazinu: Repression of the Sublime"Remember the days of yore, understand the years of generation after generation."Twice BornWhat is teshuva?Ki Tavo: Walls Have EarsIf God knows all, how can you delude yourself into thinking that your secret misdeeds can go undetected?Ki Tetze: Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers?The Torah has something to say about this children's jingle.Shoftim: Kohanim and KingsWhat is legitimate government?Re'eh and Rosh Chodesh Elul:"How’m I doing?"The place of constructive and corrective feedback in our lives.Ekev: Discipline and SufferingTorah from the Executive Vice President (emeritus) of the OU. Va'etchanan: Answering Unanswered PrayersOften, we are much the better for having certain prayers rebuffed. Stations in the WildernessHow many stations do we need to reach our own potential as human beings? I Act, Therefore I AmA tool is available to reverse feelings of violence that threaten to emerge in us, by acting kindly and compassionately. Doing it my WayIdeally, we all should act out of perfect commitment. But human nature often insists that we do it our way. Chukat: Discovering our MortalityHow older people face the death of their parents. Shlach: Appearances and RealitySometimes it is desirable and meritorious to feign a surface appearance, even if it totally contradicts one's internal convictions.Habit PowerEmulating King David.Emor: Introvert/ExtrovertThe person in the parsha. Shmini: The Stork and the HeronThe parsha lists non kosher birds - and some of them symbolize character traits. Vayakhel-Pekudei: "Black Sabbath"Weekly column from the Executive Vice President (Emeritus) of the Orthodox Union': The Person in the Parsha.' The Masked Man: Purim and this Week's Torah ReadingFor many of us the masquerades of Purim are worn all year. Not Moses. Spiritual SlaveryWe all begin to worship the Almighty as slaves. And as slaves, we prepare ourselves for the next step, to worship G-d as His children, not as slaves. Walking with G-d or Before HimAnother look at Abraham and Noah with a powerful lesson for educators.Naso: Sanctity and SanctimonyOne who is truly holy is not "holier than thou." You Too Can Be a LeviteThere are ascribed roles and chosen roles in Judaism. Maimonides has an innovative idea about the Levite role. Vayigash: The Empty ChairA good family does not forget its absent members. Miketz: On Wisdom & the MenorahWe encounter the first man to be known as wise. |
