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October 10, 2023
One of the Best Ways to Support Israel In These Horrific Times

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a non-political, non-military organization that provides for wellbeing of the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), veterans and family members. Established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors, FIDF is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation that operates 26 regional offices in the United States with headquarters in New York City. We are the single organization authorized to collect charitable donations on behalf of the soldiers of the IDF across the United States, as designated by Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, IDF Chief of the General Staff in March 2017, and by Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, IDF Chief of the General Staff in February 2019 and April 2021.

https://www.fidf.org/

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Parshat Naso Contains 176 Verses - The Longest parsha in the Torah
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Parshat Naso: Sanctity and Order Within the Nation

Parshat Naso is the longest single parsha in the Torah, clocking in at 176 verses. That’s Torah’s way of saying, “Hey, you might want to take a long , serious and contemplative look at what you’re about to learn.”

Also on Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-165229596?source=queue

Parshat Naso: Sanctity and Order Within the Nation
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Parshat Korach: The Disruptor

This Torah portion is a powder keg of rebellion, ego, Divine smackdowns, and deep theological reflection. It’s more than just a cautionary tale, it’s a microscope on the human soul, power, leadership, and holiness.

or on Substack at: https://substack.com/home/post/p-166898903?source=queue

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Jew: Holy or Holier Than Thou

So, what makes us Jews think we’re right when it comes to holy living? The short answer? We don’t think we’re right, we think we’re obligated.

On Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-166729715?source=queue

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