“Good character comes before Torah.” In other words, it’s more important to be a mensch than it is to be “spiritual.”
We All Have Something to Give
July 6, 2023
This law is not designed to make life harder for those who are already struggling, but rather to remind us that we all have something to give and there is always someone who would benefit from our help.
Judge Others Fairly
July 5, 2023
We should always give others the benefit of the doubt and judge others fairly. When we judge others harshly, we are ultimately judging ourselves and inviting God to do the same.
Hand Over Justice to God
July 4, 2023
Once we hand over justice to God, we can learn from Rabbi Dee and turn our attention to increasing love and light in the world.
When Life Is Not Fair
July 3, 2023
When life is not fair, instead of fuming at the injustice and abandoning the ship completely, we can help one another choose goodness.
Our True Freedom
July 2, 2023
By living in a forest of limitations, we find our true freedom—and that happens when we find God.
The Opposite of Faith
June 30, 2023
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Faith in the Future
June 29, 2023
The Jewish sages understood this verse as a demonstration of Miriam’s faith in the future. She “stood at a distance.” In other words, she took the long view.
The True Test of Faith
June 28, 2023
The true test of faith is not what we say we believe; it’s how we act based on that belief.
We Depend Upon Him
June 27, 2023
Even as we enjoy the abundance that God has given us in our own lives, we must never forget that we depend upon Him and have nothing without Him.
Recognize That We Need God!
June 26, 2023
Let’s remember that faith means recognizing that we need God, even when we think we have things under control on our own.
Find Meaning in Our Suffering
June 25, 2023
Even as we can’t understand why suffering happens, we can still find meaning in our suffering by how we and others respond.
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