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The loneliness of Moses’ death was not unique
Hillel GoldbergOct 08, 2014
AT the end of the Torah Moses dies. His time had come. Its that simple. The Torah records, his eye had not dimmed and his vigor had not diminished (34:7)....
Fake forgiveness
Hillel GoldbergSep 28, 2014
I HAVE no doubt that everyone of us has been offered an apology that was completely insincere, with the expectation to rub salt in the wound that we […]
Something new on repentance
Hillel GoldbergSep 18, 2014
IF repentance is strictly a matter between me and myself, or between me and G-d the likes of introspection, resolution and renewal probably most of us have already...
What’s the question?
Hillel GoldbergSep 11, 2014
THIS weeks Torah portion opens with a very beautiful passage about first fruits. The Torah predicts that the Israelites will be successful in conquering, settling and...
What is the worth of a theoretical teaching?
Hillel GoldbergSep 04, 2014
ITS odd. Judaisms basic book, the Torah, is known for specifics. Laws. Practices. Details. Moral examples. Role models. Pathways to godliness. Yet, in a few...
The late Mrs. Lila Silberstein
Hillel GoldbergAug 29, 2014
I pen this with tears. I have never been one to “celebrate the life.” Death is death. Deep loss. Never to be replaced. Perhaps the sharpest stabs come from the...
Humanism and the fear of G-d
Hillel GoldbergAug 21, 2014
SAY the word G-d and one tends to think of the beyond. To the Rabbi Israel Salanter and his Musar disciples, say the word G-d and one should think of […]
The Jewish claim to the land of Israel
Hillel GoldbergAug 14, 2014
There is blatant anti-Semitism out there. Check this: At this point, if Netanyahu appeared on TV with a necklace made from the teeth of Palestinian children, would...
Can we really do anything for Israel?
Hillel GoldbergAug 07, 2014
REMEMBER the story of Naboth in ancient Israel? He possessed a lovely vineyard right next to the palace of King Ahab. Ahab coveted that vineyard because it was close and...
Why Israel still fights in Gaza — a reminder
Hillel GoldbergJul 31, 2014
MOSES found it necessary to remind people whats in the Torah just before he died. Reminders are OK. The necessary reminding at this hour is about Israel. Israel the...
