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Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein

The writer, who has a PhD. in Human Rights Law, is the chief rabbi of South Africa

Israel Does Not Practice Apartheid

Israel Does Not Practice Apartheid

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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is wholly different from the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.

Performing Mitzvot with Joy

Performing Mitzvot with Joy

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In this week’s parsha, Beha’alotcha, the people complain about the food in the desert....

Watch Your Words

Watch Your Words

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On Being a Kiddush Hashem

On Being a Kiddush Hashem

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Is Self-Interest Incompatible with Altruism?

Is Self-Interest Incompatible with Altruism?

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Why Human Beings were Created Last

Why Human Beings were Created Last

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Spiritual Eating

Spiritual Eating

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On Eagles’ Wings

On Eagles’ Wings

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How to Grow through Tough Times

How to Grow through Tough Times

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The Best Way to Serve God

The Best Way to Serve God

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Our parsha this week, Vayikra, starts the third of the Five Books of the Chumash and deals with...

What Does it Mean to Be Personally Accountable?

What Does it Mean to Be Personally Accountable?

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What Happens When We Give?

What Happens When We Give?

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How Shabbat Changes Us

How Shabbat Changes Us

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The Relationship Between the Individual and the Community

The Relationship Between the Individual and the Community

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Holy Space

Holy Space

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A Just World

A Just World

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Why the Giving of the Torah is a Turning Point in History

Why the Giving of the Torah is a Turning Point in History

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How To Become Great

How To Become Great

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The Beginning of Time

The Beginning of Time

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In the depths of slavery, a message comes to the people. A message from God about the future. A...

Charging Through Life

Charging Through Life

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Picture the scene: the cavalries of two armies charging headlong towards one another, with swords...

"The World was Created for Me": Now What?

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Seeing the Big Picture

Seeing the Big Picture

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Even if we don't see how, everything is ultimately part of God's masterplan.

What Story Do You Tell?

What Story Do You Tell?

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Hanukkah: What's In a Name?

Hanukkah: What's In a Name?

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Hanukkah: The Multiplier Effect - The Power of the Jewish People

Hanukkah: The Multiplier Effect - The Power of the Jewish People

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How Do We Find Meaning In Our Internal Struggles?

How Do We Find Meaning In Our Internal Struggles?

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The Importance of Having a Vision

The Importance of Having a Vision

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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

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What Is the Real Meaning of Integrity?

What Is the Real Meaning of Integrity?

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Reclaiming Jewish Identity from Anti-Semitism

Reclaiming Jewish Identity from Anti-Semitism

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Defining Jewish identity through joy and celebration, not pain and persecution.

Can You Ever Put God on Hold?

Can You Ever Put God on Hold?

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How We Can Learn From Our Tests

How We Can Learn From Our Tests

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Do You Want to Build an Ark?

Do You Want to Build an Ark?

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Why Was Humanity Created Last?

Why Was Humanity Created Last?

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Why We Celebrate Sukkot This Time of the Year

Why We Celebrate Sukkot This Time of the Year

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Yom Kippur: The Happiest Day of the Year

Yom Kippur: The Happiest Day of the Year

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The Shofar: The Difference between Hearing and Listening

The Shofar: The Difference between Hearing and Listening

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The Farmer and Telling the Story of the Jewish People

The Farmer and Telling the Story of the Jewish People

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Long Life and Honoring Parents

Long Life and Honoring Parents

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The Connection Between Lego and Mitzvot

The Connection Between Lego and Mitzvot

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Why Preparation Is Essential for a Spiritual Experience

Why Preparation Is Essential for a Spiritual Experience

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What Does It Mean To Pray?

What Does It Mean To Pray?

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How Do We Love God?

How Do We Love God?

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How To React To Criticism

How To React To Criticism

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How Do We Find Joy in the Process?

How Do We Find Joy in the Process?

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Why Is Selfless Leadership So Important?

Why Is Selfless Leadership So Important?

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The Most Important Institution for Jewish Life

The Most Important Institution for Jewish Life

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What Is the Most Important Characteristic of a Leader?

What Is the Most Important Characteristic of a Leader?

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How to Avoid Life's Pitfalls

How to Avoid Life's Pitfalls

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How Do We Rise Above Groupthink?

How Do We Rise Above Groupthink?

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