Smashing the Modern Day Idols In this week's Haftarah, the prophet Yirmiyahu rebukes his people: "They say to the wood, 'You are my father,' and…
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Bamidbar
Can G-d Find You in a Desert? The Torah portion of Bamidbar is always read before Shavuos. What is the connection between this portion whose name means…
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Acharei Mos
The Kohen's Clothes and Radical Self-Transformation The Kohen Gadol's special clothing on Yom Kippur was never used again, even on a future Yom Kippur. What does…
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Va'eschanan
Comfort, Comfort This week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…