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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Parshat Vaekahel 2011-The House of Knowing G-d
The Mishkan (Tabernacle) occupied a relatively small part of the lives of Jews at the time, and is simply a topic of academic inquiry now. And yet, the Torah spends a significant amount of time dedicated to describing all of … Continue reading
Posted in philosophical pieces, torah portion, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, college, education, G-d, Israel, jew, jewish, jews, orthodox, parsha, parshah, philosophy, rabbi, study, Tanakh, Torah, university
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(Not So) Good Times in Libya
Everyone is very concerned for the people of Libya, but there are likely to be people lost in the shuffle. North African Jews will be suffering a new threat due to the revolutions that are spreading like wildfire. It is our responsibility to help these Jews, because no one else will. Continue reading
Posted in current events, Uncategorized
Tagged college, education, Israel, jew, jewish, jews, libya, north africa, orthodox, rabbi, Torah, university
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The Jews of Christian Colleges
Keeping your Jewish identity on a Christian college campus is hard, or maybe not. I never had to do it myself, as a graduate of Brandeis Jewniversity. Being a small Jewish minority can actually present new opportunities for growth and … Continue reading
Posted in current events, Uncategorized, video
Tagged college, education, G-d, hillel, Israel, jesus, jew, jewish, jews, jsu, notre dame, rabbi, study, TCu, Texas Christian University, Torah, trinity, university, university of wisconsin
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Why DO people hate the Jews?
Honestly, I do not understand the amount of time dedicated to bashing Jews. I don’t like how people are so comfortable bashing Jews, and it seems to be especially okay on college campuses under the guise of academic freedom. I hope none of you have to deal with it but if you’re a small enough minority on your campus, you just might. Just know not to take it to heart. Sometimes people are just intolerant. Continue reading
Posted in current events, Uncategorized, video
Tagged anti-semitism, Bible, college, education, G-d, holocaust, Israel, jew, jewish, jews, orthodox, parsha, parshah, rabbi, Tanakh, Torah
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Parshat Ki Tisa 2011-The Price of Gold
Summary: The commanded to give a half-shekel for the building of the Mishkan is given. Some of the last commands about building the Mishkan are given: building the wash basin, the incense and making the famous anointing oil. The Jews … Continue reading
Posted in torah portion, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, college, education, G-d, golden calf, jew, jewish, jews, money, orthodox, parsha, parshah, rabbi, study, Tanakh, Torah
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Parshat Tetzaveh 2011-What is Beauty Really?
Summary: The instructions on how to light the Menorah (candelabrum) are given. The Cohen Gadol’s (High Priests) clothing is described in elaborate detail. The Cohen Gadol and family receive instructions of how to inaugurate the Mishkan. The command to built … Continue reading
Posted in torah portion, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Chofetz Chaim, cohen gadol, college, education, G-d, hillel, Israel, jew, jewish, jews, Lamborghini, orthodox, parsha, parshah, physical, rabbi, spiritual, study, Tanakh, Torah
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