Archive for February 11th, 2009

Parshas Yisro — Spiritual Balance

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.

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No one said it’s easy…

… 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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