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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Weathering the Storm-And My Car
Aftermath of Irene, and pics of my car. Continue reading
Posted in current events, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, college, G-d, hurricane, irene, Israel, jew, jewish, jews, orthodox, rabbi, religion, study, Torah, university
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Parshat Eikev 2011-Spiritual in the Physical
Summary: The revisitation of the events in the desert continue, with an emphasis on the positive reward for fulfilling commandments. The commandment of Birkat HaMazon, grace after meals is given. This is part of a general emphasis on the importance … Continue reading
Posted in philosophical pieces, torah portion, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, college, creation, creationism, education, evolution, G-d, Israel, jew, jewish, jews, moral education, orthodox, parsha, parshah, rabbi, religion, science, stephen hawking, study, Tanakh, Torah, university
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Parshat V’Ethanan 2011-Proof of the Torah
Summary: Moshe continues to retell the story of the Jews in the desert. Moshe tells over the Ten Commandments again. The Shema-the declaration of Jewish faith-is given. Other philosophical points are raised, unusual for the general content of the Five … Continue reading
Posted in philosophical pieces, torah portion, Uncategorized
Tagged Aristotle, Bible, college, education, G-d, Israel, jew, jewish, jews, moral education, orthodox, parsha, parshah, rabbi, religion, study, Tanakh, Torah, university
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Tisha B’Av 2011-I’m Hungry
There’s a few holidays on the calendar that are not my favorites: they are all fast days. Most religions have days, weeks, or even months that involve some type of self-deprivation. The question is why would anyone do that to … Continue reading
Posted in current events, holidays, Uncategorized
Tagged amy winehouse, Bible, college, education, G-d, holiday, holocaust, Israel, jerusalem, jew, jewish, jews, leiby, moral education, orthodox, parsha, parshah, philosophy, rabbi, religion, study, Tanakh, Torah, university
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Parshat Devarim 2011-Perspective on Tragedy
Appreciating what you have helps you deal with the challenges you have. Amy Winehouse probably didn’t, and so she couldn’t. Stupid and tragic. Continue reading
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Tagged amy winehouse, Bible, college, cremation, death, drugs, education, G-d, Israel, jew, jewish, jews, moral education, orthodox, parsha, parshah, rabbi, religion, sex, study, Tanakh, Torah, university
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