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And [Moses] was there (on Mount Sinai) with G‑d forty days and forty nights; bread he did not eat and water he did not drink (Exodus 34:28). Very interesting. Have you ever tried it?

If G-d transcends all limitation and definition, and religion is a set of laws and rituals and a list of things that one must or must not do, why would the way to relate to G-d be to impose further restriction and definition on our already finite and constricted lives?

They entered me like tiny pieces of a puzzle that found the space, or impression, that was carved exactly to fit their dimensions. Then they would snap together, forming sentences and paragraphs and concepts...

Kabbalah was bursting colorfully in the air like a fireworks display...

One might reasonably suppose that since oxen and pits are facts of life, the Torah must implement laws to govern their many possible interactions. In fact, the situation is just the reverse . . .

Why did the Almighty choose the imagery of an eagle to describe His love for and providence over us? One question - five explanations

Ultimately, no one can change our lives but we. Just as alcohol can not solve one’s emotional challenges, inspiration can not take the place of effort.

If G‑d was trying to give His best credentials to His newly acquired nation, why would He choose to mention the exodus? Isn't the creation of the heavens and earth a far greater feat?

Personal well-being enhances public service. How does one strike that balance?

Finding the balance betwee the love and fear of G‑d.

Do we know anything about Moses’ descendants? Did they enter Israel with everyone else?