This week is the fast of the 10th of Tevet.  The Babylonian empire first laid siege to Jerusalem on the Tenth of Tevet, 423 BCE, cutting it off from the outside world. This not only laid the groundwork for the destruction of the Holy Temple but also caused horrific suffering for the besieged population of Jerusalem, thousands of whom died from starvation and disease.  Another tragedy lies within this day, ...

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My family recently took advantage of various Black Friday and other seasonal sales to buy new clothes.  Not always easy, if you have any sense of modesty.  So, I thought this would be a good time to discuss the issue of modesty, briefly.  The prophet Micha tell us, He has told you, O man, what is good! What does God require of you; but to do justice, to love kindness and ...

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