Shmus Views
Shmu's Views is both a storehouse and warehouse of Jewish thought, ideas, teachings and wisdom as it pertains to everyday life, spirituality, religion, politics, culture, lifestyle, ideology and ideas. Open-minded discussion and opinions are freely expressed on all the above.
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April 16, 2025
Chag Pesach - Happy Passover
Pesach, or Passover, is the festival of freedom, redemption, and deep spiritual transformation. It’s more than just remembering the Exodus; it’s about breaking free from the personal and collective Mitzrayim (מצרים)—the "narrow places" that enslave us.
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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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Why No Fire on Shabbat? - the Blog
https://shmusviews.blogspot.com/2026/04/why-no-fire-on-shabbat.html
