Living Practice: Not “How” but “Why”
Jan 9, 2014 By Ute Steyer | Commentary | Beshallah
“Now when Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although it was nearer; for God said, ‘The people may have a change of heart when they see war, and return to Egypt.’” (Exod. 13:17)
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Innovation and Tradition
Jan 30, 2010 By Arnold M. Eisen | Commentary | Beshallah
I’d like to suggest that from the first words of this week’s portion to the last, we find lessons of direct relevance to issues of revelation and commandment, faith and covenant that have been on the minds of thoughtful Jews for centuries and remain matters of concern today.
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