A path toward coexistence
I still have the images in my mind of the beautiful celebration at Temple Beth El for my rabbinical ordination. Interestingly, what...
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- Aug 17
Parashat Shoftim
Once again, the Torah places us in a situation where it recommends, instructs, and guides us on the path of humility. It's challenging to...
- Aug 10
Parashat Re'eh
“See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if you heed the commandments of the Lord your God that I am...
- Aug 3
Parashat Ekev
Parashat Ekev is the third in the Book of Devarim, or Deuteronomy. Ekev features a term that is repeated several times, actually more...
- Jul 27
Parashat Vaetchanan
The Israeli Parliament (the Knesset) approved the controversial "reasonability" bill last Monday with 64 votes in favor and 0 against....
- Jul 20
Parashat Devarim
We are beginning the 5th book of the Torah, the last one: Deuteronomy. Its first portion, Parashat Devarim. This portion gives us a...
- Jul 13
Parashat Matot-Masei
The Torah portions of this week, because we read two portions together, Matot and Masei, bring us a moment of the people where it seems...
- Jul 6
Parashat Pinchas
I remember that a few years ago, back in 2019, the United Nations Economic and Social Council voted with 40 in favor, nine abstentions,...
- Jul 5
This is what Jewish looks like
I want to share a short, interesting story with you. It is not mine; it is from another Argentine Rabbi I know, Rabbi Guido Cohen. Here...
- Jun 29
Parashat Chukat-Balak
Parashat Chukat-Balak contains rich themes to reflect upon. The Para Adumah (Red Heifer), the death of Miriam, the people's complaint...
- Jun 23
Parashat Korach
How can we realize if a leader is positive or not? How can we determine if the words we hear from someone seeking a position, regardless...
- Jun 15
Parashat Shlach Lecha
Parashat Shlach Lecha is the portion in which Moses sends spies, at the request of the Lord, to Canaan to investigate whether it was a...
- Jun 7
Parashat Beha'alotcha
Parashat Beha'alotcha places us in a complicated moment during the journey of the people of Israel in the desert. Many well-known...
- Jun 2
Parashat Naso
The fact that we are numbers in this world is not new. We are the social security number, the driver's license number, and the passport...
- May 31
The Importance of Resilience
During the last week, what went well for you? To rephrase the question: Two weeks ago, what did you expect to happen last week? Which...
- May 1
The Importance of Silence
When we listen to music, regardless of our choice or level of passion for it, we quickly learn it is not just about the musical notes....
- Apr 3
We Were Once Not Free
This month, we are supposed to be valuing the concept of freedom, tasting the matza during our Sedarim, our Passover dinners, remembering...
- Mar 26
Parashat Tzav
Parashat Tzav describes how the offerings should be made and how the Kohanim should conduct themselves during those rituals. This theme...
- Mar 19
Parashat Vayikra
We are starting a new book: Vayikra. And this is one of the most complicated in the Torah. It's not that it's hard, because it really...
- Mar 12
Parashat Vayekhel-Pekudei
This week's parashiot seem, at first glance, to be of no importance. They are sections that, depending on the year, are read together or...
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