The article discusses a scenario where a woman, Shani, reacts strongly when feeling disrespected after receiving a generous gift.

The author reflects on navigating relationships with conservative and Republican friends in the age of MAGA.

According to the Rabbinic source, Tosefta Menachot 13:22, the reason Jerusalem was destroyed the second time is attributed to the combination of love of money and hatred towards one another, which is seen as equal to idolatry, incest, and bloodshed.