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Behar-Bechukotai

The Concept of Freedom

By Tali Loewenthal

Our Parshah gives us a insight into the nature of freedom. Perhaps it challenges some of our assumptions

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How to Enjoy Judaism

By Tali Loewenthal

There is an art in enjoyment. If you want to enjoy exotic food, delicate wine, music, mountains, paintings, poetry - there is a way to go about it...

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Meaning and Chaos

By Tali Loewenthal

In a few brush strokes, our Parshah outlines two pictures: one of "Redemption" -- national and individual wholeness; the other of Galut -- fragmentation and conflict

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The Power to Reveal

By Tali Loewenthal

We are presented with an image of harmony and peace which is the inner reality and destiny of the Jewish people. Yet that beautiful inner reality is often hidden by horrific events and dark periods of history.

Inner Realities

By Tali Loewenthal

We tend to start out with rosy ideals or images of how good everything is going to be. Then, at some point, for many of us, we are challenged by situations which seem almost unbearable...