Beyond Speech

Ki Tavo

On the Haftarah: The Barren Woman and the Waters of Noah

For the haftarah of Ki Teitzei, From the Teachings of the Rebbe

By Yitzi Hurwitz

The haftarah begins: “Sing, barren one who has not given birth.” Who is the “barren one”?

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Don the Haftarah: Do You Know What a 'Kadkod' Is?

For the haftarah of Re'eh, From the Teachings of the Rebbe

By Yitzi Hurwitz

There are precious stones that produce their own light from within. Then there are others that reflect light.

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The Inner Meaning of the Fallen Donkey

By Yitzi Hurwitz

Many view those less observant than them negatively. They may ignore them or even worse, tell them off and denigrate them.

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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

By Yitzi Hurwitz

Don’t think that quarreling with a friend is OK. Ultimately, it will escalate . . .

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Making a Parapet

By Yitzi Hurwitz

Every verse in the Torah is meant to be understood on many levels. When we look deeper into this verse, we can learn lessons that apply to all of us, even to someone who doesn’t own a house.