Archive for February 11th, 2009
Parshas Yisro — Spiritual Balance
Posted by Yonason Goldson in Weekly Parsha on February 11, 2009
The first five Commandments, comprised by the first of the two tablets, describe mitzvos bein adam l’Makom — commandments between man and G-d. The second five, comprised by the second tablet, describe mitzvos bein adam l’chaveiro — commandments between man and his fellow.
These two lists are not independent but profoundly interrelated. I explain it here in the context of Pirkei Avos.
No one said it’s easy…
Posted by Yonason Goldson in Culture on February 11, 2009
… to be a Jew.
But that didn’t stop this woman from converting, or from standing by her convictions, no matter how much was at stake. Her integrity, honest self-reflection, and courage are inspiring.
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