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March 21, 2025
Wisdom of Our Sages & Rabbis: The Baal Shem Tov

The Baal Shem Tov is one of the most influential Jewish figures of all time and the founder of the Hasidic movement. His impact on Jewish spirituality, philosophy, and practice is still felt today.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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