This morning we discuss Ir Miklat, the cities of refuge in Israel, which, in ancient times, were the sentence for involuntary manslaughter, or negligent homicide. These cities provided a progressive rehabilitation, surrounded by positive role models, from whom to be inspired, improve, and return home a better person within society. Sivan Rahav Meir pinpoints one aspect of how this transformation would unfold, relating to ego. Sivan demonstrates this with a simple frustration during a visit to New York, and a marvelous story of the the great Rabb Dr. Normal Lamm, president and Rosh HaYeshiva of Y.U. on the first day he assumed his position at the helm of Yeshiva University.

Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship.

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