The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Tazria-Metzora Leviticus 12:1–15:33 In the private office of the Rabbi of Chelm … Student: Rabbi, I have a terrible problem. Rabbi: How can I help? Someone told me that they are thinking of killing themselves, and made me promise not…
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Torah
In a crisis, we can only control how we choose to respond
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Act Two
Pandemic Shabbats offer lessons to carry forward
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Off the Shelf
New books: Survivors' grandkids grapple with trauma and silence
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