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Agree to Disagree
Communities and families are at odds over the Israel-Gaza war. When debate leads to argument, must we refrain from engaging others?
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BREAKING BREAD
The virtue of feeding others and the limits on hospitality, examined.
Evan Krame49 ViewsJanuary 9, 2025Hospitality
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Man o' Manna
Manna represents more than survival in the Sinai for the Hebrews. Our relationship to food reflects upon our relationship with the Divine.
Evan Krame53 ViewsJanuary 2, 2025Manna,Food
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When Can We Lie?
There may be times when lying is acceptable, either for the sake of good or because the liar is given a pass.
Evan Krame41 ViewsDecember 18, 2024Lying,Lies
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TheVerdict
In the wake of the exoneration of Daniel Penny in NY, what Jewish principles guide our reaction to the death of Jordan Neely, joked by Penny after Neely's disturbed behavior?
Evan Krame131 ViewsDecember 11, 2024 Courts,Punishment
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Assassination
After the killing of Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas, I looked to our tradition to place this historic event in a Jewish context.
Evan Krame160 ViewsOctober 17, 2024Assassination
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Allies and Enemies
Evan Krame331 ViewsJune 6, 2024Ally
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Democratic Leadership and Jewish Identity
How does Judaism blend democratic principles with Jewish guidance on governance?
Evan Krame105 ViewsOctober 31, 2024Ruling,Government,Democracy
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Can They Both Be Right?
what values guide us when we are in conflict with another person whose values are rooted in the same Torah.
Evan Krame218 ViewsJune 20, 2024Conflict,Dispute,Right,Argument
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Artificial Intelligence: What is (Wo)Man?
Based on lectures by Rabbi Dr. Ira Bedzow and tomes by Yuval Noah Harari, we are presently challenged to define what is human for the purposes of Jewish law and living in a civilized, ethical society. How Torah defines a human is a starting point only.
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About the Journey
The Hebrews stopped 42 times toward the end of their journey from Sinai to Canaan, as a metaphor for how we move through our journeys. The sheet is based on the RLT leadership retreat study sheet.
Evan Krame245 ViewsJuly 25, 2024Journey,Accompany
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Give Credit
Jewish tradition on attribution, the emotional consequences of failing to give attribution and the overriding factors that allow us to act or speak on another's name, words or efforts without attribution.
Evan Krame254 ViewsAugust 6, 2024Attribution,Credit,Quote
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Enlist
What are the compelling reasons for all Israelis to serve in the army?
Evan Krame357 ViewsAugust 1, 2024Service,Enlist,Army
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Leadership Transition
How did Moses transition leadership to Joshua and what can we learn about changing of the guard?
Evan Krame284 ViewsJuly 18, 2024Joshua,Leadership Change,Moses
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Sarcasm, Mockery and Humor in Tanakh
When is sarcasm or mockery a useful tool in Tanakh?
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Korach's Ego (a cautionary tale)
What was the backstory of the Korach rebellion?
Evan Krame314 ViewsJune 27, 2024Envy,Korach
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Women in Chains
The traditional approach to divorce is troubling.
Evan Krame311 ViewsMay 24, 2024Get,Divorce
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Fathers be good to your daughters
Daughters are generally treated poorly in the Jewish tradition. Where can we find balance in the texts?
Evan Krame201 ViewsMay 16, 2024
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Why Should You Count the Omer?
Beyond the mitzvah of counting the Omer, the practice brings personal and spiritual growth.
Evan Krame256 ViewsMay 8, 2024Omer,Sefirat HaOmer
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