Vayetze tells the story of Jacob - his journey to Aram, his business dealings, his family life. This week I talk with Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, Founder of Sinai and Synapses, about the phenomenon of lying and dishonesty: why it's so prevalent in the Torah portion, how it plays into our political culture, and how it is born out of human nature. We also talk about his work at the intersection of science and religion.
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V'zot Ha'Brachah: Endings and Beginnings
Sukkot: "You shall dwell in booths..."
Rosh Hashanah: 3 Torah Portions in 7 Minutes!
Nitzavim: Wood Choppers, Water Drawers, & Undocumented Immigrants
Ki Tavo: Writing the Roadmap of Your Life
Ki Tetze: Because You Were Slaves
Shoftim: Justice Shall You Pursue
Re'eh: It's not yours! The power of generosity.
Ekev: When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Va'etchanan: On the Doorposts of the Sky
Masei: Together on the Journey
Pinchas: The power to make real change
Chukat: Fear, Hope, and Why Generosity Makes the Difference
Korach: Of Firepans and Confederate Statues
Shlach: The Transformative Power of Growth Mindset
B'haalotcha: Anti-Racism Advice from Torah
Naso: Facing Racism in Society
Torah and Cheesecake: What is Shavuot?
B'midbar: Together in the Wilderness
Torah of the Earth
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