Tag: paradox
Paradox: A Chanukka Dilemma (Video)
Hanukkah teaches us how to survive exile and how to accomplish the purpose of it.
DIALOGUE WITH DESTINY (reprint)
The Midrash on Esther presents free will and determinism as the central theme of our Purim tale.
Solemn Joy, Sweet Sorrow
When Tisha B’Av—the day for mourning the woes of our nation—falls on Shabbos—our day of spiritual delight when it is generally forbidden to mourn.
“A Single, Unified Alliance…”
Rosh HaShana 2015 / 5776 The messianic era is a planetary happening. We cannot enjoy our redemption unless we bring the world along.
Hillel says to move toward many; Shammai says to move toward one
Hillel says to start with one candle and add another each day until there’s eight; Shammai says to start with eight and remove one each day until we’re left with one.