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Aron Moss is rabbi of the Nefesh Community in Sydney, Australia, and is a frequent contributor to Chabad.org. His latest book is "Can I Name My Dog Israel? Life Questions That Aren't So Black & White".
Jewish law is not just technical. It is sensitive to the human reality.
No child gives up his inheritance just because someone else wants it. He learns to value it more.
We can try to wrap up the pain, put it to the side, and return to normal as quickly as possible. Or we can do what our tradition teaches us. We can gather the pain, face it honestly, and let it fuel a greater light.
Does it really make sense for me to sit shivah for a man I barely spoke to for 17 years?
The hostages are home. But the story is not over.
You don’t have to believe; you just have to listen.
If over two million Jews miraculously escaped after centuries of being slaves, wouldn’t they have left a trace of evidence?
These pure and innocent souls have a reserved place in heaven, closest to G-d. And they continue to cry there.
I always thought Mazel Tov meant “congratulations.” I recently heard that it actually means “good luck.” But I thought Jews don’t believe in luck . . . ?
When it comes to your identity—who you are, your core beliefs and values—there can be no compromise.
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