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Their mind-blowing responses to Hurricane Harvey and a sick neighbor is the inspiration we need for the High Holidays.
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Four reframes for the times you feel very distant from God.
Engaging heart, mind and soul in this central Jewish practice.
Creating the conducive environment to grow, heal and make amends.
Important wisdom I’ve learned in my nearly 40 years of living – more than 14 of them as your mother.
Like the professional athlete, you’ve got to get back into the game and play to win.
Four points from actively dating dudes that could make Jewish dating even better.
Once unthinkable, the accounts of creation by Torah and science are converging.
Understanding the crucial difference between negative guilt and constructive regret.
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(2) gregory landenburg, June 21, 2012 10:59 AM
Questions/Answers can be so tricky!
Rabbi Shaffer does a fine job of discussion this week's parsha. I particularly liked the comment that "if you know the answer, don't ask the question." I look forward to the Schmuz weekly! Thanks.
(1) Anonymous, June 21, 2011 6:48 AM
way to go
You are very succint and clear.