Ibn Ezra: Centering (Vaera)
God declares, “I am the Lord in the midst of the land!” Abraham ibn Ezra explores the idea of being in the center, and M.C. Richards talks about centering.
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Rashbam: The Curse of Leadership (Mishpatim)
Exodus 22:27 prohibits cursing judges and leaders. Is this a way to silence those questioning leadership? Rashbam thinks it is something more fundamental.
Rashbam: Dreaming of Meaning (Vayeishev)
While in a dungeon in Egypt, Joseph meets two fellow prisoners – the king’s former butler and baker. On the…
Do Not Curse (D’var Torah Mishpatim)
As its name suggests, Parshat Mishpatim, “The Portion of Laws,” contains a long series of laws. Some are related, some…