


Pesach: Why do we Bother?
Why do we bother with the Seder? Is it just about preserving our people? Or is there something more?
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Metzora: Purity in an Impure World
How can we reach towards holiness in a world so full of loss, slavery and destruction?
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Tazria: The Positive Power of Shame
It might seem nonsensical in our modern age, but Tazria provides a beautiful illustration of the positive potential of shame.
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Shemini: Unwilling Sacrifice & the City of G-d
Are the Jewish people defined by oppression? Are we meant to be defined by oppression? Listen to find out more.

Tzav: A Torah Guide to Fashion
What can we Torah tell us about fashion? And what can fashion tell us about Torah? More, it turns out, that you might think...

Vayikra: Kissing and Korbanot
What do Kissing and Korbanot have in common? They're both gross, and they can both express true love...
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Ukraine & the Hinge of History
Purim, Vayikra & Ukraine: the future is ours to determine
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The Spark: My 27th Annual Yom Kippur Greeting
Every year, for the past 27 years, I’ve written a Yom Kippur Greeting. My greeting for this year is recorded here.
For the text, visit http://www.josephcox.com/yk27.
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