Monthly Archives: July 2012

Shabbat Devarim 5772–Paul Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study in the D–Tisha B’Av–Help Bring an End to It

This Shabbat is also Tisha B’Av. We put off the fasting and mourning like rituals of Tisha B’Av until the next day because of the transcendent importance of the Shabbat.  Tisha B’Av is certainly important, but we are promised that … Continue reading

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Mattot-Masei 5772–Paul Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study in the D at Adat Shalom–Remember Our Past at the Peril of Our Future

This week’s combined Torah portions of Mattot and Masei lead us to the Promised Land, but not before God has us recount our journeys and prior stops along the way during the previous 40 years. Our sages tell us that … Continue reading

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Pinchas 5772–Paul Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study in the D at Adat Shalom–Leadership Leads

The stress and pressure of quality leadership can be daunting. It is only manageable because of love and dedication for the mission, the purpose or the people. Knowing that you are leading people in  a positive direction that will help … Continue reading

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Balak 5772–Paul Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study in the D Blog and Shabbat at Adat Shalom-Update

Of course we believe in the power of blessings. We ask for them. We give them. We pray for them. We look forward to them. Interesting that we may believe in the power of blessings (or hope that blessings can … Continue reading

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