This week’s Parsha, Emor, begins with an intimate conversation between Moshe and the Cohanim. They are reminded of their unique role in the community and in the creation of a conscious community and a people that is compassionate, just, aware of and appreciative of the Ineffable Source of Life.
Read MoreWe are now midway through the Period of the Omer, halfway to Sinai. During these six weeks there is a lovely tradition of studying a small text from the Mishna, called Pirke Avot, the Ethics of the Sages. It is an extraordinary anthology of ethical teachings by the Tanna, the early rabbis. These teachings are even more precious to us now as we experience a growing disregard for ethical teachings and behavior. The extent of deception in our society, the abuse of language, the amount of spam, corruption, cheating and disregard for life is worsening. While many do rise to the heights of Sinai, we often feel unsupported.
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