Vayera 5774 — The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
God disagrees with Immanuel Kant. The German philosopher said that it is always wrong to lie — even to a
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Vayera 5772 – Cave Dwellers, Solar Panels, and Don’t Be Mean
Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed (as we read in this week’s Torah reading)? The Torah calls them wicked and
Read moreVayera 5771 – Welcoming Visitors
Hachnasat orchim, welcoming visitors, is one of my family’s favorite commandments. We very much enjoy welcoming visitors; this week we
Read moreVayera 5762 — Underproject and Overperform
This week’s parsha starts out with Abraham breaking off a conversation with God in order to attend to three unexpected
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