Monthly Archives: April 2012

Paul Magy’s Shabbat “Torah Study in the D” Blog–Parshiyot Tazriah-Metzorah–What You Say Can Cost You the Game–Rabbi Shere at Adat Shalom

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Paul Magy

Here is a game changer. The rabbis relate these Torah portions to the importance of guarding your tongue and the pernicious consequences of improper speech. The Sages tell us that when we ultimately have our day in the Heavenly Court, … Continue reading →

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Paul Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study Blog Parshat Shemini–The Power and Strength of Silence

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Paul Magy

At a time of great joy in the sanctification of the Mishkan/Tabernacle, Aaron’s first born sons, Nadav and Avihu, die bringing a special offering of their own. What did they do to deserve a death sentence? Where was the justice? … Continue reading →

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Paul Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study Blog 8th Day of Passover 5772–Yizkor–Refinement, Honored Traditions and Memory

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Paul Magy

Many people use this time between Passover and Shavuot—Sefirat HaOmer as a time for personal reflection and refinement. After all, the Midrash tells us that B’nai Yisrael was at the lowest level of degradation in slavery, almost beyond recovery, they … Continue reading →

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Paul Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study Blog–Shabbat Pesach 5772–Rabbi Aaron Bergman–Which of the 4 Banim Are You? Maybe All of Them?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Paul Magy

We are all familiar with the 4 Banim (children) in the Seder Haggadah:  the wise, the wicked, the naïve/simple, and the child who knows nothing and cannot even begin to ask anything intelligently. I am sure that your family jokes, … Continue reading →

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