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From My Notebook Yisrael Shurack, MSW
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Insights and inspiration on marriage, parenting, and everything in between
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What Really Counts
In this week's Parsha, Naso, a census is conducted. Also, each of the 12 tribes give a gift and although the gifts are the same the Torah gives a full description of each one. What can we learn from this?
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In the Desert
Why was the Torah given in the desert? What do we gain from living a life filled with Torah & mitzvahs?
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If I Were A Rich Man
In this week's parsha, Bechukotai G-d tells the Jewish people that if they keep the commandments they will live a life of plenty. However, if they don't guard the Torah they will be lacking. What does this really mean and what can we learn about the importance of perspective ? What does it really mean to be rich?
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On the Mountain
This week's parsha, Behar, talks about the obligation to help others, specifically your own brother. Sometimes we have to change our perspective so that we can better see things as they really are.
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It's Never Too Late
This week we will be celebrating Pesach Sheini (second Passover) and we are also in the midst of counting Sefirat HaOmer. What can we learn from these two events about second chances and pushing through even when things aren't the way we want.
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Be Holy, Be Loving
In this week's parsha, Kedoshim, G-d tells the Jewish people to be holy. The Jewish people are also given the commandment to love your fellow man as you love yourself. What can we learn from these two ideas and what influence does it have on our own lives?