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Rebuke You, Humble MeBased upon teaching by R' Beth Levy at Hadar's Rabbinic Institute, 2025, an exploration of the obligation to rebuke and the possible exceptions or guideposts.
Responsibility in a Time of CrisisWhat is our responsibility to help others in our community and country?
Agree to DisagreeCommunities and families are at odds over the Israel-Gaza war. When debate leads to argument, must we refrain from engaging others?
Braking the Tablets (anger, leadership, opportunity)Moses broke the tablets - but was it in anger? Did anger serve the purpose? Or was it a calculated and holy risk?
King SaulThe descent of King Saul, for his failings and jealousies, recounted.
Samuel and SaulSamuel's leadership ends with the appointment of a king, but the transfer of power meets with disaster.
The VerdictIn the wake of the exoneration of Daniel Penny in NY, what Jewish principles guide our reaction to the death of Jordan Neely, joked by Penny after Neely's disturbed behavior?
The Internet and Jewish EthicsExploring Jewish ethical principles that might guide how we approach the internet and artificial intelligence.
Investing JewishlyIs there a Halakhah of investing Jewishly? Investing has components of accumulating wealth, managing risk, fiscal responsibility, and remaining in relationship with the community.
RevengeWhen are people permitted to take revenge? Is that determination based upon or divorced from a directive by God? and emotional response?
Still CaptiveOur hearts ache over the captives held. The issues of redeeming them are complex and fraught with dangers.
BREAKING BREADThe virtue of feeding others and the limits on hospitality, examined.
Man o' MannaManna represents more than survival in the Sinai for the Hebrews. Our relationship to food reflects upon our relationship with the Divine.
When Can We Lie?There may be times when lying is acceptable, either for the sake of good or because the liar is given a pass.
AssassinationAfter the killing of Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas, I looked to our tradition to place this historic event in a Jewish context.
Democratic Leadership and Jewish IdentityHow does Judaism blend democratic principles with Jewish guidance on governance?
Can They Both Be Right?what values guide us when we are in conflict with another person whose values are rooted in the same Torah.
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