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The Tale of Ezra - The Value of Torah Study
Ezra is one of the most pivotal figures in Jewish history. He brings to light the importance of studying the Torah. It’s not just reading...
Tohar Liani
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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Tisha B'Av - The Value of Mourning and Reflection
During the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, Tisha B'Av takes place. It’s one of the most solemn days on the Jewish calendar. The day...
Tohar Liani
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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The Tale of Nehemiah - The Value of Rebuilding
Nehemiah moved into action when he heard about the state of his ancestral city, Jerusalem. At the time, Nehemiah was a Jewish official...
Tohar Liani
Aug 19, 20242 min read
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The Tale of Isaiah - The Value of Redemption
The value of redemption is something Isaiah’s tale teaches us. It teaches us that no matter what the situation is, there is always a...
Tohar Liani
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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The Tale of Jeremiah - The Value of Perseverance
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah. His story is one that proves the importance of staying true to one’s calling. Jeremiah had...
Tohar Liani
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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The Tale of Amos - The Value of Social Justice
Amos was a very simple shepherd who lived in the ancient kingdom of Judah. Even though Amos lacked an education or hierarchy in social...
Tohar Liani
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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The Tale of Hosea - The Value of Faithfulness to God
The Tale of Hosea is one of God’s unwavering love, even if man’s love of God wavers. Through the prophet Hosea, we learn valuable lessons...
Tohar Liani
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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The Tale of Ezekiel - The Value of Vision and Hope
The main character of this story is Ezekiel, a prophet/priest, who gave hope during one of the darkest times in Israeli history. His...
Tohar Liani
Jul 14, 20242 min read
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The Tale of Job - The Value of Endurance
Job’s story is one of incredible suffering and loyalty to God. It didn’t matter what happened to Job, he was always faithful to God. His...
Tohar Liani
Jun 9, 20243 min read
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Shavuot Preparation - The Giving of the Torah
Shavuot is the Jewish festival commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It’s a time of spiritual renewal and recommitment to...
Tohar Liani
May 26, 20243 min read
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The Tale of Samuel - The Value of Prophetic Leadership
The Tale of Samuel - The Value of Prophetic Leadership Samuel is an important figure in the Bible. He served as a priest and became the...
Tohar Liani
May 19, 20243 min read
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Lag BaOmer - The Value of Jewish Mysticism and Unity
Lag BaOmer is a minor Jewish holiday celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer Count/Sefirat HaOmer. The Omer Count is a ritual in Judaism...
Tohar Liani
May 12, 20243 min read
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Lag BaOmer Preparation - The Tale of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai
The tale of the three major holidays in ancient Israel is one that’s common to every member of the Jewish community, even the kids....
Tohar Liani
May 5, 20243 min read
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The Tale of Gideon - The Value of Strategic Thinking
Gideon is one of the many judges that presided over the people of Israel, and by the account given in the Torah, he was one of the most...
Tohar Liani
Apr 28, 20243 min read
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The Tale of the Spies - The Value of Trust in God
The tale of the meraglim – Hebrew word for spies – tells the story of ten spies who brought frightening reports of the promised land...
Tohar Liani
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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The Tale of Joshua - The Value of Faithful Leadership
In the Torah, there are stories of several figures crucial in the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the promised land in Canaan....
Tohar Liani
Apr 14, 20243 min read
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The Tale of the Golden Calf - The Value of Patience and Faith
The Israelites owed their freedom and safety to God. They were fed and guided on their journey to the promised land, learning the...
Tohar Liani
Apr 7, 20243 min read
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Pesach Preparation - The Tale of the Exodus
In ancient Israel tradition, there are three major pilgrimage festivals, and Pesach is one of them. It is more commonly known as the...
Tohar Liani
Mar 24, 20242 min read
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The Tale of Saul - The Value of Humility
As the story of the Israelites progresses, they enter a new age – one where they were governed by kings. It was an era that was ushered...
Tohar Liani
Mar 17, 20242 min read
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The Tale of Miriam - The Value of Watching Over Others
From the house Levi came the Hebrew man Moses, who was touched by God, and sent to deliver the Israelites from Egypt. But before Moses or...
Tohar Liani
Mar 10, 20242 min read
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