Less than two chapters after telling us “Thou shalt not commit murder,” the Torah in this week’s parsha of Mishpatim gives us an example of where it is perfectly …
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By Rabbi Avi Billet
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2/24/17
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On my recent trip to Miami Beach I had the opportunity to visit the only Jewish bookstore in town, Torah Treasures, and speak to its wonderful owners, Yakov and Sammy Selanikio.
This father …
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By Alan Jay Gerber
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2/23/17
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Drs. Suri and Ari Weinreb hosted an evening of inspiration to benefit CAHAL on Sunday that featured a passionate talk by Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein.
Rabbi Wallerstein, who speaks all over the …
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2/22/17
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WASHINGTON — David Friedman at the launch of U.S. Senate hearings to confirm him as ambassador to Israel said there was “no excuse” for his past rhetoric targeting liberal …
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By Ron Kampeas, JTA
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2/16/17
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One state! Flexibility! Two states! Hold back on settlements! Stop Iran!
When President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — What a press conference!
But wait.
In …
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By Ron Kampeas, JTA
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2/16/17
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Last week, I found myself taking 45 middle schoolers on a four-hour bus ride to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. While they were certainly struck as they walked through the …
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By Ilyse Muser Shainbrown, Kveller via JTA
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2/15/17
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Meeting with President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a “regional approach” to making peace with the Palestinians and other Arab countries in the …
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JTA
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2/15/17
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Leaders of Agudath Israel, board members of Yeshiva Darchei Torah, representatives of local yeshivas, and community activists from Far Rockaway and the Five Towns met with state Senate Majority …
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2/15/17
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If aliyah’s on your bucket list, Sunday, Feb. 26, and Monday, Feb. 27, should be circled on your calendar.
On Sunday, Nefesh B’Nefesh will host a free Israel Mega Event in Manhattan. …
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2/15/17
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This article was written by a Jewish Star reader from Far Rockaway in response to last week’s column, “Shoah redux: Same flawed rationale.” Last week’s article was part of a …
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By Rafi Metz
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2/15/17
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