In a world where you can be anything, be kind. This quote from Jennifer Dukes Lee is trending, but for tragic reasons. We live in a cruel world, and if you live online, it’s a very cruel world, where anonymous individuals can say the most spiteful things. What are we meant to take from this? … More The Second Tablet
Most of us are looking for the magical formula to be able to strike the perfect work-life balance. It’s never easy to find and so it’s somewhat reassuring that greatest human being who has ever lived struggled to cope with the workload. Moshe Rabbeinu cannot keep up with the needs of the people. It takes … More Yisro – Shining Bright
At the end of the sedra we are introduced to an episode that impacts all of world history. The Bnei Yisrael have just experienced a direct revelation of the Almighty, they see His providential Hand reversing the laws of nature at the Red Sea. They become phenomenally wealthy, in addition to the wealth that they … More Beshalach – A Crisis of Faith?
We are well into the story of Yetzias Mitzrayim and the beauty of these weeks is that they give us the opportunity to discuss the themes and ideas of Pesach without the Pre Pesach pressure of getting our homes and our hearts ready. These sedras are essentially a dry run to give us a chance … More Bo – Leaving Our Personal Mitzrayim
