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The Mystery of the Rainbow - Parsha Noach with Rabbi Shalom Paltiel

Chabad.org · 23 Oct

In Rabbi Shalom Paltiel's discussion of Parsha Noach, the rainbow is examined as a divine symbol following the great flood.

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A Tale of Two Rages: God Confronts Cain and Jonah

Dan Ornstein in Lehrhaus · 19 Oct

Dan Ornstein's analysis explores the Tanakh's portrayal of divine rage through a comparative lens of the narratives of Cain and Jonah.

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The Day of Atonement is also the Day of Contradictions.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 2 Oct

Yom Kippur is traditionally recognized as the Day of Atonement, but it also embodies numerous contradictions inherent in the forgiveness process.

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A crucial Yom Kippur reading holds a scathing lesson on Gaza

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 1 Oct

The reading of the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur serves as a potent reminder of the danger of dehumanizing others amidst personal or communal redemption.

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Pleading with God, pleading with Social Security

Judah Sussman in Forward · 16 Sep

Judah Sussman draws a poignant parallel between the Hineni prayer recited during the High Holidays and the frustrating experience of dealing with government systems like Social Security.

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Quality of Life in Halakha: Praying for the Terminally Ill - Rabbi Shlomo Brody

The Habura · 22 Jun

Rabbi Shlomo Brody discusses the complex halakhic considerations surrounding praying for the terminally ill, weighing traditional Jewish values like the sanctity of life against the notion of quality of life.

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'You can forgive and seek justice at the same time': Robert Enright on how to learn forgiveness

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 21 Jan

Dr. Robert Enright explores the powerful role of forgiveness in both personal healing and justice, emphasizing its potential to mend deeply entrenched hatred and anger.

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'You can forgive and seek justice at the same time': Robert Enright on how to learn forgiveness

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 21 Jan

Dr. Robert Enright delves into the power of forgiveness as a means of personal healing, emphasizing that it doesn't negate the pursuit of justice.

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'You can forgive and seek justice at the same time': Robert Enright on how to learn forgiveness

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 21 Jan

Dr. Robert Enright discusses the concept of forgiveness, emphasizing it as a powerful choice that can coexist with the pursuit of justice.

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The Mercy of the Court

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Sep 2024

In "The Mercy of the Court," Cindy Scarr presents a poignant story of a financial dispute between siblings Chaim and Chava over their father's estate.

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Jonah

Jacqui Ritchie in Tablet · 9 Aug 2023

This poem, titled "Jonah," describes the biblical story of Jonah being swallowed by a sea creature and praying for forgiveness.

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3 rabbis talk turkey as Biden prepares for annual pardon

Adam Kovac in Forward · 16 Nov 2022

The article explores the symbolism of President Biden's annual turkey pardoning ceremony in relation to Jewish traditions and ethics.

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“Let Truth Spring Up from the Ground”: Truth’s Changing Role Throughout History

Natan Oliff in Lehrhaus · 10 Jun 2021

The article explores the changing role of truth throughout Jewish history.

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In the Story of Jonah, an Urgent Lesson About the Dangers of Solitary Confinement

Margo Schlanger in Tablet · 11 Sep 2013

The discussion explores the Story of Jonah as a lesson on solitary confinement and redemption in modern times.

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