A Lack of Urgency

Have you ever called 911 and gotten an operator on the phone who, while you were in an emergency situation, seemed as if you were talking about which movie you wanted to see? How about when you go to a store and the person behind the counter ignores you while she talks on the phone? Or when you...

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Against the Grain

The beauty of the world is an expression of Hashem’s handiwork. The blue sky, the mountains, the oceans, the trees, etc. are all expressions of His greatness. Two thirds of the world is covered with water. Below the Earth’s surface, we are captivated by the beauty of underwater sea life....

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Avoiding Arguments

The Torah says: “Do not be like Korach and his congregation” (Numbers 17:5). [On this, the Talmud explains:] “Anyone who promotes or maintains disharmony transgresses a Torah prohibition” (Sanhedrin 110a). Sometimes we attempt to display our superiority by correcting ot...

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