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Lashon Hora: Forbidden Speech

Lashon Hora: Forbidden Speech
Words can hurt. They have the power to damage not just feelings and relationships but also reputations and even livelihoods. We know that slander and deceit are wrong, but what if the information is true? Lashon Hora, or forbidden speech, is that which may be true but is derogatory or negative. Rabbinic law set boundaries…
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Toviel: The Goodness of God follows me

Toviel: The Goodness of God follows me
Years ago when I picked up my pup from the pound, I pondered a variety of names for her. I considered aspirational names – what I wanted her to become, cute names, even just fun names to say. I knew I would be repeating it dozens of times each day. I finally landed on Toviel.…
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The Mystery of God

The Mystery of God
The mystery of God is, well, a mystery. Like many spiritual matters, it is a paradox. The more we learn of Him, the more mysterious He is. It is not merely lack of knowledge that produces the mystery, though our knowledge is quite limited. But it is what we DO know that creates awe and…
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Trusting God for the Rest

Trusting God for the Rest
Have you ever been hesitant to go to sleep? Maybe there is too much to do or something is worrying you that you feel needs your attention. In my view, sleep reflects the Sabbath model. God has given us 6 days to work and the seventh is given to rest as we lay down our…
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