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March 6, 2015
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Parashat Ki Tissa (כי תשא) — Can the Chasm Between God and Humanity be Bridged?

Parashat Ki Tissa 2015/5775 (Triennial II) -- Can the Chasm Between God and Humanity Be Bridged? In this week's Torah portion we read the famous story of the Golden Calf (Exodus 32) in which the Israelites rebel against God. But more than just a simple rebellion, perhaps this "sin" indicates that the chasm between the holy (God) and the mundane (humanity) is too great to bridge. This issue is also addressed in the verse that opens the Torah portion prior to the story of the Golden Calf in which Moses receives the Torah from God (Exodus 31:18). Does the Torah reflect God's direct word? Or,[...]

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February 14, 2014
By bethmordecai
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Parashat Ki Tissa (כי תשא) — From Cannabis To Shabbos: Does Judaism Embrace or Control Our Desires?

This Week's Online Parashah Class: Parashat Ki Tissa -- From Cannabis To Shabbos: Does Judaism Embrace or Control Our Desires? 2014/5774 (Triennial I) -- From Cannabis To Shabbos: Does Judaism Embrace or Control Our Desires? Religion is often seen as a "conservative" movement that focuses its efforts on restricting our behaviors. However, is it possible that religion actually helps us embrace our desires rather than trying to make them go away? Should we make use of all there is to offer in this world, or are[...]

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March 1, 2013
By bethmordecai
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Parashat Ki Tissa (כי תשא) — Where Is God’s Face?

2013/5773 (Triennial III) -- Where is God's Face? In this week's Torah portion, Moses asks God to lead the Israelites by saying "im eyn panekha holkhim" -- "unless Your face leads us." God agrees to lead the people, and to bring Moses closer to God, but only if God hides God's own face. Throughout biblical literature, the idea of God hiding and showing God's face is connected to whether or not God is with us or supporting us. Why is God's face often hidden and is there any point in which God shows God's face to us? Classes from other years... Online Learning Online Parashah Class
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