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All content by BY RABBI HYIM SHAFNER
Having a grown-up relationship with G-d
March 1, 2017
Social, legal truths are found in the stones
February 22, 2017
The Jewish Song
October 13, 2016
All in the family
August 31, 2016
Seder mirrors breakup, redemption of family
April 28, 2016
Parashat Masei: Being here now
July 24, 2014
Building God’s dwelling place
February 26, 2014
The stranger within your gates: Q&A on recent LGBT/Orthodox program
May 1, 2013
The mystery of the ‘Strange Fire’
April 3, 2013
What it takes to be a Jewish leader
January 9, 2013
What to make of Torah’s telling and retelling same story?
November 7, 2012
Shelach: Running from reality
June 13, 2012
D’var Torah: Torah portion pays tribute to Sarah
November 16, 2011
What is the seder?
April 21, 2011
Reconciling sacrifice with modern-day, Western values
March 16, 2011
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March 2, 2011
For crying out loud: Meaning behind the sounds of the shofar
September 17, 2009
LOCAL COMMENTARY BIRCHAT HACHAMA Blessing of the sun
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Bringing light to the world
March 5, 2009
Torah stresses importance of land of Israel
January 22, 2009
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January 22, 2009
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September 17, 2008
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September 3, 2008
Judaism offers balance between individual, community needs
July 29, 2008
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June 30, 2008
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May 20, 2008
Jews must stay united, strong
September 4, 2007
Torah’s call for counting of nation reinforces spiritual unity
May 15, 2007
Torah’s call for counting of nation reinforces spiritual unity
May 15, 2007
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March 7, 2007
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