Inner Stream

Brass Pans

By Lazer Gurkow

They backed the wrong horse, but they sure knew how to run . . .

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Disruptive Spirit

By Lazer Gurkow

Even the most sublime strivings of the spirit must be restrained when its passion drives a wedge between ourselves and others

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Moses' Anger Management Technique

By Lazer Gurkow

Our sages have said that "One who gets angry, it is as if he has worshipped idols." How so?

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The Bald and the Cold

By Lazer Gurkow

In Hebrew, the name Korach means “bald” and “ice”—representing the spiritual malaises of separation and apathy.

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A Unique Punishment

By Lazer Gurkow

Though many sinned before him and many sinned after him, Korach was the only one to be punished in this manner...

Abused Merits

By Lazer Gurkow

When we use one good deed as an excuse to avoid another we deny ourselves credit for the mitzvah good deed as well as the one we performed!

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Look, I’m Humble

By Lazer Gurkow

It is easy to be humble when you have nothing to boast of. But Moses was humble, though he had much to boast about. How did he maintain a humble image of himself even while acknowledging his amazing talents, giant spirit and colossal achievements (including his own humility)?

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