by Lauren Shaps | Sep 12, 2024 | Elul, Ki Tetze, Lauren Shaps, Weekly Parsha
The laws of war discussed in last week’s parsha, as well as this week, had been mostly theoretical for many generations. It is only with our return to our homeland and the independence of the State of Israel that the theoretical has become a reality. ...
by Lauren Shaps | Jul 4, 2024 | Korach, Lauren Shaps, Weekly Parsha
Think about being pulled between two opposing sides. This happens everywhere, in families, groups of friends, shuls, schools, and the local and broader community. Two or more opinions is a recipe for divisiveness and discord. The natural response for most people is...