The service of G-d is not about self-sacrifice, it is about elevating one’s life to the higher purpose of the service of Hashem (Korban). Self-sacrifice is just a necessary means to being able to offer one’s life to the service of G-d. When elevating our production to Hashem, sacrificing of that production is at the core of the service.

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The term Kometz has connotations both of abundance and scarcity.

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Clarifying the term Mincha and its relationship to the prayer of Mincha.  

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A compromise between two positions, denies the validity of both.  

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Demanding higher standards of a person is a compliment for that individual, not a criticism.

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In giving gifts to Hashem our intention is not to change His mind but to transform ours.

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We explore the degree to which units of time – hours, days etc. – are absolute ideas or relative to human experience.

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Taking steps to prevent people from viewing us with unfounded suspicion is a uniquely human quality. It is not about being sensitive to other people’s opinions of us, it is about building and preserving connection. 

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There are two ways to view statements that contradict reality. They could be seen as irrelevant and void, or as blatantly false. 

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We often say “the thought is what counts.” But this is not always so. Sometimes the action is what counts. 

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