Moses
This month in Jewish history: The first permanent government of Israel
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Parashat Mishpatim: The long search for moral society
First values, then holy places: Lesson from Sinai and Jerusalem - opinion
Parashat Yitro: Illuminating the fog
Parshat Beshalach: Faith, justice and humility
By fulfilling a commandment that we cannot understand, we declare our humility in the face of the transcendent, obedience that stems from humbleness.
Moses or Aaron – justice or mercy?
The Sages themselves constantly used the title Moshe Rabbenu – Moses our teacher – yet Hillel the Elder did not choose him as the model to be emulated, but rather Aaron. Why?
Who made you so successful?
Parashat Hukat: Who is capable of sin?
A person, as impressive as he might be, is still a person, and he has the choice of sinning or not.
Ties with Israel through the lens of Ethiopia’s ambassador
Tsegay Berhe takes the connection between the two peoples all the way back to Moses.
To understand Facebook's CEO, ask: What would Moses do?
Moses served his people, was humble, had a vision, showed empathy and engendered trust; Zuckerberg tried to show all these traits in his testimony before Congress in April.
Don't stay the course
A good deed done privately may be laudable, but the same deed performed the next day with a boastful intent is unworthy.
Parashat Yitro: Faith, morality and free choice
‘You shall not covet’ is the result of deep faith in God. If you believe that you do not deserve something that is not yours, you will not covet it!
Parashat va'era: Faith, humility and modesty
There is no doubt that humanity has the responsibility to advance morally and make every effort for the benefit of all people.
Moses vs Jesus: The Superman metaphor
