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In this week's Torah portion we read that God told Moses to tell the children of Israel, (Leviticus 25:23) “For the land is mine, you are but sojourners and residents with me.” Does this mean that if one bought a property and the deeds are in one's own name it…
Changing The Educational Paradox
A couple of years ago I visited a Chassidic Rebbe who is known to be a proponent of the idea that each individual has a unique God-given purpose in life that he or she is obligated to follow. At the time I had just started working on forming Youth Directions–an…
Evolving Perspectives on Sacrifices in Judaism: A Critical Exploration
The concept of sacrifices in Judaism, as presented in the Book of Leviticus, Toras Kohanim – the laws of the priesthood, unfolds a complex narrative of ritual, theology, and philosophy. This examination ventures into the origins, evolution, and modern interpretations of sacrifices, shedding light on their multifaceted role throughout Jewish…