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The Talking Animals are Telling Us Not to Hate

By David G. | July 3, 2014

For several weeks now the Torah has been singularly focused on the story of the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness and the laws they received through Moses. This week, the Torah takes an interesting turn, changing its focus to one of the Israelites’ enemies, Balak, King of Moab and the prophet-for-hire Balaam. The Torah tells…

Of Jews and Jedis

By mmoncaster | November 15, 2010

Episodes I-III of Star Wars played on television over the weekend. Captivated by the power of the Force, I watched in awe. Those movies never get old. This time around, as I watched a scene involving the Jedi Temple, its grandeur reminded me of artistic recreations of the Temple in Jerusalem. And this seemingly insignificant parallel…