Korach: Memorializing The Sacred and Profane

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Korach: Memorializing The Sacred and Profane

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Jun 21, 2012

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What do the Hunger Games and Korach have to teach us about memorials and the way that things are remembered? And what unintended lessons may implicitly be shared in a memorial? For more information about Rabbi Danny, please visit RabbiDanny.com

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Jun 21, 2012

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Balak: A Misunderstanding Of Words: How often are words misunderstood or misinterpreted when they are written down in an e-mail or in 140 characters? As Bilaam tried to curse the Israelites, all he was able to do was bless them, and provide us with a cautionary tale about what can happen to our words once they are written or spoken. […] by Two Minutes of Torah with Rabbi Danny
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Vaetchanan: How To Reach The Promised Land: The Shema is one of the central prayers of our liturgy, and it features in this week’s Torah portion. But what can it teach us about the Promised Land? What is the hidden message in the first paragraph of this prayer? For more information about Rabbi Danny, please visit RabbiDanny.com by Two Minutes of Torah with Rabbi Danny
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Pinchas: Passing On The Baton: Leaving a job can often be difficult, and it can be hard knowing that you will be replaced. In this week’s Torah portion Moses demonstrates why he was chosen to be our leader as he responds to the decree that he will not enter the Promised Land and in doing so sets an example for […] by Two Minutes of Torah with Rabbi Danny
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Korach: Memorializing The Sacred and Profane

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