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Torah Thoughts – Nitzavim-Vayelech – Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 – “Finding the Right Words to Say”
This is the time in the Jewish year of regret and apology. Between the start of the month of Elul and the closing hours of Yom Kippur, the rabbis encourage us to evaluate the past year and determine the ways…
Torah Thoughts – Ki Tavo Deuteronomy.26.1-29.8 – “Accepting our Inheritance”
If we made a list of all the things that were provided to us before we even came into the world, the list would be a long one. No matter who we are or where we were born, coming into…
Torah Thoughts – Ki Teitzei – Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 – “Accounting for our Actions in Elul”
I recently came across the term “Natural Consequence.” These are things not imposed on you by nature, society, or another person, but occur naturally on their own because of your actions, i.e. if you spend your money on a candy…
Cantor’s Pick of the Week – Sim Shalom sung by Cantorial Soloist, Nancy Linder – 8/21/23
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Torah Thoughts – Shoftim – Deuteronomy.16.18-21.9 – “The Belt and Suspender Method of Justice”
I recently heard prosecutors discussing the need to build their legal cases using both “belt and suspenders.” By this they meant, making it full proof, i.e., even if one argument failed, making sure to have other mechanisms to achieve a…
Cantor’s Pick of the Week – Molly Picon singing Abi Gezunt (So Long As You’re Healthy) – 8/14/23
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Torah Thoughts – Re’eh Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 – “How We Face Our Most Pivotal Moments”
Early this past Sunday morning Buffalo time, the two-time defending champion US Women’s National Team took on Sweden’s national team in the first-round knockout at this year’s World Cup in Australia. The match was tied 0-0 after over 120 minutes,…
Cantor’s Pick of the Week – 40 Essential Yiddish Words & Expressions – Tamar Meisels – 8/7/23
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Torah Thoughts – Eikev – Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 – “Even if…”
This week’s Torah portion begins with a proposition: “if you obey these rules and observe them carefully, God will…” (and I paraphrase) be good to you. This is the essence of the covenant between the Jewish people and God: in…