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On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - B’shalach: Life's Shortcuts and the Benefits of a 40 Year Journey
Did you know that instead of wandering in the desert for 40 years, the Israelites could have used a shortcut that would get them to their destination in only two weeks? But the decision to wander was an intentional one that lead to a deliberate, challenging, and critical journey.
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On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - Yitro: Looking Beyond Our Differences
In Parashat Yitro, Moses gains wisdom and insight from his father-in-law, Jethro. What Moses gains from Jethro changes the course of his leadership, and in turn, has an extraordinary effect on the Jewish people.
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On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - Mishpatim: An Eye for an Eye
There’s a notable phrase in Parashat Mishpatim: “An eye for an eye.” Taken literally, this sentence makes it seem like valuing revenge as a substitute for justice is Jewish tradition. We know that’s not true, so what does “an eye for an eye” mean?
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