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…
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Rabbi Akiva’s Torah on Saving a Life
Three rabbis and two students are walking along the path, and a question arises: What is the scriptural basis for…
From the Bookshelf: Shefa Gold, The Magic of Hebrew Chant
One of my favorite spiritual practices is creating and singing niggunim or chants from resonant Hebrew verses. Although I have…