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Proximity and Repair

Even if we are unable to fully fix what's broken, we can begin to make a difference by stepping forward.

The Limitations of Self-Denial

We must use our gifts of wealth, education, and influence to improve conditions for the poor and powerless.

Dreamers in Prison

Incarceration can be a tool of fear--not a place of rehabilitation.

Shepherd Consciousness

The thoughts of a shepherd may be sublime, but they cannot take him away from the task at hand.

Why Jacob Returns for His Small Vessel

Jacob views material possessions as essential and indispensable.

When Jacob Reconciled with Esau

Jacob is surprised to learn that even with estranged family members, reconciliation is possible.

The Path to Reconciliation

How do you keep the past alive without becoming its prisoner?

Jacob Out In The World

Jacob is a force for positive change in the midst of a frustrating material world.

Change is Possible

The younger son and the enslaved people need not stay downtrodden forever.

Digging Wells, Conserving Water

Now is the time for the Jewish people to respond to regional and global concerns about water scarcity.

Praying in the Fields

For Isaac, praying in nature was a crucial element of worshipping the Divine.

A Lesson in Hospitality

If people don't feel comfortable in the community, they won't stay long enough to enjoy its richness.

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