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From the Rabbi's Desk
Noach
Shabbat shalom Noach is described not just as a tzadik, a righteous man, he is a tzadikta’meem; he is perfect. Or in Rashi’s words, Noach was simple-hearted in his complete acceptance of God’s ways: “Walk with Him simple-heartedly (bet’mimus) and look forward to what He has in store.” In the word ta’meem we learn that […]
Lech Lecha
October 14, 2018 by Rabbi Lynn Greenhough • From the Rabbi's Desk Tags: lech lecha •
With the opening of Lech Lecha, I realize again how difficult it is to go beyond these two not-so-simple words. Go. Go where? What constitutes a journey, especially in our minds? How do we hear the voice of God: Commanding as in the domain of the Leviathan, or insistent as a mosquito? And how do […]