Judaism and booze
Thoughts on parashat Nasso
Menachem Mirski
One of the fundamental philosophical and at the same time practical problems underlying all religions is how to control things that are beyond our control. Therefore, throughout history intoxicants …
Self-esteem vs. self awareness
Thoughts on parashat Acharei Mot
Menachem Mirski
After the death of Aaron's two sons, Nadav and Avihu, God instructs Moses regarding the atoning sacrifices to be offered by the kohanim on Yom Kippur:
God said …
Things we deserved and things we didn't deserve
Thoughts on parashat Shemini
Menachem Mirski
Does everything (bad) that happens to us happen for a reason? If so, where should we look for answers? In theology, science or our …
Our Torah portion for this week is among those that deal with the building of the Mishkan / Tabernacle. At the very beginning of our parasha Moses speaks to the Israelites about the necessary contributions …
