As we approach the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai, we have to remember that one the central themes of the Torah is that we are required to be of service to the community. That we are a part of the whole.
Tag: Family
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We Are United by Passover
The Seder stresses the idea that there will always be those who wish to destroy us. That the defense against these threats is our unity.
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The Basis of a Good Society
The 5th Commandment is more than good advice. It is pointing out that the basis of a good society is the two parent family. Without which society would fall apart.
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What is a Leader?
פרשת פנחס / כ”א בתמוז תשפ”ב
In this week’s portion we learn the difference between real leadership and a leader that follows the crowd. Pinchas was not yet chosen to be leader but had a moral compass. Zimri had inherited his position as leader of the Tribe of Shimon and had no moral compass. Zimri thought he could get away with violating the law flagrantly due to his family’s influence. He was mistaken and paid with his life.