Aaron and the Golden Calf: Saint, or Sinner?
**This D'var Torah was written for Rabbis for Human Rights…Rav Barry How could the high priest Aaron collude with the
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Human Rights
Fallacy of the Proportional Response
Like decent people everywhere, I am horrified by the images coming from Gaza and am deeply saddened by the human
Read MoreA not so happy Hanukah
Today, December 29, the 2nd of Tevet, is the last day of Hanukah. Normally a joyous holiday, a time when
Read MoreOperation Cast Lead
Photo of child injured in rocket attack on Sderot, Israel. If you are tuned in enough to be reading this
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The International Herald Tribune had an excellent editorial on the Senate’s recently released report on the use of torture; an
Read MoreVayishlach 5769 — Brotherly love ?
In this week’s Torah reading, Yakov (Jacob) is reunited with his brother Esau. Despite the fact that they were brothers—or
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