Tag Archives: Proverbs
Why We Do What We Do: Chazak, chazak v’nitchazek
Chazak, chazak v’nitchazek! Be strong, be strong and may we be strengthened! We traditionally ready these words as we finish each book of the Torah. In fact, if one looks at the phrase in Hebrew, one notices we are pretty … Continue reading
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Shabbat Shuvah
Hosea 14:2-10 (1-9) & Micah 7:18-20 This Shabbat is called, “Shabbat Shuvah” which means “Sabbath of Return” or “Sabbath of Repentance.” This is the Sabbath that falls in between Rosh HaShannah and Yom Kippur. In fact, this year, Yom Kippur … Continue reading
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And Now You Know….Half The Story.
“Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.” – Proverbs 29:18 (NASB)
A few months ago I went to a Saturday night seminar on leadership in a congregation. He based his whole message on Proverbs 29:18, however, he succumbed to one of my pet-peeves. Continue reading
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