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Sep 22, 2023, 2:39 PM

The Two Sons of Aaron and Abraham: Acharei Mot

With the opening Torah reading of Yom Kippur we come full circle following the stories about Abraham’s sacrifice of his two sons Ishmael and Isaac read on Rosh Hashana. The story of Aaron’s sons’ death are referred to in...

Ilana Fodiman-Silverman

Sep 11, 2023, 11:43 PM

Rosh Hashana, a triggering day

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Of the 63 tractates of Talmud, one is bestowed the illustrious title "Rosh Hashana." The eager student to crack open the text and reveal the essence of the day will undoubtedly feel quickly deflated and confused by the opening lines...

Sep 8, 2023, 1:20 PM

The Akedah: When Biblical Drama Hits Hard

עקידת יצחק is a narrative that has profound resonance within Jewish tradition. As we prepare for the Yamim Noraim, this tale is a centerpiece in our Tefillot. It's a complicated story, fraught with tension and moral ambiguity: Avraham, at...

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