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The Matzah Mindset
Matzah teaches a powerful lesson about humility and building a true relationship with G-d. Why is eating tasteless matzah central to Passover? How does...

Can We Disagree with G-d?
The joyous song "Dayenu" in the Passover Haggadah contains a puzzling idea about the giving of the Torah. Why would it have been "enough"...

Don’t be like Moses!
Moses was one of the greatest leaders in Jewish history, but should we follow his way of parenting? Why didn’t Moses circumcise his sons? ...

Freedom Redefined
Being free is about knowing why you do what you do. How can purpose change the way we see freedom? What does Judaism say...

Can Money Really Help Your Soul?
G-d commands a census of the Jewish people—by having each person give half a shekel. Why don’t we count people directly in Judaism? How...

The Jewish Obsession with Light
Judaism is filled with symbolism around light, from Shabbat and holiday candles to the eternal flame of the menorah. But what deeper lesson does...