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September 9, 2022/by Rachel Barenblat

Digging into Dietary Laws: Uncovering Instructions for Ethical & Sustainable Consumption, from Parashat R’eih - Deuteronomy 12:17-25

Guest Post: “Digging into Dietary Laws: Uncovering Instructions for Ethical & Sustainable Consumption”

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This guest post is the D’var Torah that CBI member Ziva Larson offered at Shabbat Morning Services on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

August 30, 2022/by Rachel Barenblat

The Mitzvah: Lessons from Va’etchanan for Now

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August 13, 2022/by Rachel Barenblat

Who Are We? Lessons from D’varim for Now

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August 5, 2022/by Rachel Barenblat

The Messenger We Need

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July 15, 2022/by Rachel Barenblat

Land of Promise: Teachings from Shlach for Right Now

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June 25, 2022/by Rachel Barenblat

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Guest Post: “Raise the Lamps”

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This guest post is the D’var Torah that CBI member Ziva Larson offered at Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday, June 17, 2022.

June 21, 2022/by Rachel Barenblat

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We Live in a Society: Teachings from Kedoshim for Right Now

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My son likes to say “We live in a society.” It’s our refrain. We need to be mindful of other people’s needs, because we live in a society. If a kid is being bullied, it’s good to stand up for them, because we live in a society. If a neighbor needs help carrying in the groceries, we offer to help, because we live in a society. We have obligations to each other, because we live in a society..

May 7, 2022/by Rachel Barenblat