Eikev 5768 - August 22, 2008 |
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Get Me Out of Here!
By Chana Weisberg
Have you tried to break out of an old and irritating habit or an unhealthy outlook, only to be held back, caged in by the parameters of your imprisoning addiction? |
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North to Alaska
By Joannie Tansky
I wondered who lives in Anchorage, Alaska, and the eclectic group at the Greenberg's Friday night table answered my question. People just like you and me. |
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The Dangerous Dive
By Lazer Gurkow
Cliff jumping is fraught with danger: One risks breaking bones on the jagged rocks, landing in shallow water or drowning in the mighty waves. Our spiritual jump is also risky... |
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Broken Radio
By Nechemia Schusterman
As fate should have it our stereo system broke on us this past week. Unfortunately, this time Anton, our trusty mechanic, told us that it wasn't one of those quick fix situations... |
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Why Doesn't G‑d Show Himself Anymore?
By Tzvi Freeman
When did G‑d stop talking to us or interacting with us, and why? |
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The Agnostic's Reward
By Elisha Greenbaum
"Rebbe, I can prove that the Torah is false... I have broken every available precept for decades now, and I have a wonderful life, blessed with financial success, good health and a happy family..." |
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The Parshah in a Nutshell
In which Moses describes a land of milk and honey, recalls our failings in
our first generation as a people, explains where bread comes from,
introduces us to the World of Because, and refers to the Messianic Age |
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The Myth of the Self-Made Man
By Yanki Tauber
America has spawned many wonderful myths. The most wonderful thing about these myths is that they can be made true. There is, however, one American myth that is very dangerous, particularly for us Jews |
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The Meaning of Making Money
By Tzvi Freeman
If life is full of meaning, why am I spending it hustling other people for their money? |
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Dynamic Judaism
By Tali Loewenthal
Are there "minor issues" in Judaism? That depends if you view your Jewish identity as a static state, or as a dynamic system |
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Uniformity: The Key to Uniqueness
By Naftali Silberberg
Can a person’s relationship with his Creator be expressed in a scripted prayer? Is it possible to dictate the feelings one should be conveying to G-d? |
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Me, You and Us
By Yossy Goldman
Is it Reb Yisroel or Am Yisroel? |
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Music is Playing
By Devorah Leah Mishulovin
Watching him navigate the course of his life made me realize that I, too, am deaf, a different kind of deaf. Actually, we all are, to a certain degree. I am deaf to G-d's "strange movements." His actions puzzle me... |
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Air Hugs
By Aliza Hausman
I slumped in a stool, grading papers with happy face stickers because it hurt to write, and wearing headphones because the noise of the classroom sent painful shivers through my body. "Miss, can we hug you?" Reggie asked trembling, pushing his dreadlocks back from his face... |
