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No Person is Illegal
Not PublishedEvan Krame15 ViewsJanuary 23, 2025 Immigration,Illegal Immigrants
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BREAKING BREAD
The virtue of feeding others and the limits on hospitality, examined.
Evan Krame80 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 Krame91 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 Krame73 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 Krame165 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 Krame180 ViewsOctober 17, 2024Assassination
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Democratic Leadership and Jewish Identity
How does Judaism blend democratic principles with Jewish guidance on governance?
Evan Krame121 ViewsOctober 31, 2024Ruling,Government,Democracy
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Anxiety
What does our tradition offer on managing anxiety?
Evan Krame200 ViewsSeptember 26, 2024Anxiety
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Silence
How do we balance the need to be silent and not speak? How is silence different from hearing and listening?
Evan Krame341 ViewsMay 18, 2023Silence,Hearing
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You Got to Have Faith
Is faith a commandment or a relationship with God?
Evan Krame225 ViewsMay 12, 2023Faith,Sabbatical,Behar
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The Jewish Paradox: Upright Kneeling, Silent Screaming, and Motionless Dancing
Menachem Mendel of Vorki said that the true Jew is identified by upright kneeling, silent screaming, and motionless dancing. What do these paradoxical ideas teach us about the way we connect with God?
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Cover Me: tzila mehemnuta
Texts on the nature of sukkah/shelter tell us about the Divine nature of protection - bringing comfort, healing and peace. God instructs Jonah that the to gain protection, we must also have faith.
Evan Krame753 ViewsSeptember 29, 2022Cover,Protection,Sukkah,Jonah
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Why Vote
Approaching an election and facing apathy among many voters, Jews might be inspired by our tradition to fully participate in Democracy.
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