Introduction to Kabbalah: Concepts and History to Enhance Your Understanding
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Next Torah Portion
Summary
In this Torah portion, Moses reviews the justice system for the Israelites. Moses talks about the limits future kings should have on their possessions. Moses explains that the priests and Levites should not be paid and should survive on donations from the people. Finally, Moses explains the laws of warfare.
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Doing God’s Work
Ensuring justice is the means to cast out idol worship and ensure God’s presence resides among the people.
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Daf Yomi
Bava Batra 74
The continued adventures of Rabba bar bar Hanna.
Bava Batra 73
Fish tales.
Bava Batra 72
Both this and that.
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recharge now
Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:
Returning in Love
Reconnection with God through atonement is like the reunion of two lovers who can’t stand to be apart.
Love and Remembrance
The intimate bond between love and memory.
The Flow of Sacred Imagination
Every act of creativity is a co-creation between the maker and God.
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