When using Hashem as a strategy to gain trust which is then broken, the transgression is not just monetary, but one of faith as well 

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We need to be mindful not only of what we say but also of what our words imply, even if not said

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The synthesis of empathy and grace applies to Hashem uniquely

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How much we remember or whether we remember at all, depends on the responsibility we have to remember and the degree to which we are intentional about remembering

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The Torah goes much further than requiring us to not be judgmental. The Torah wants us to make positive assumptions about the actions and intentions of others wherever possible. This is both a law, and a strategy for successful relationships

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Everything we see is a perspective, not the Truth." – Marcus Aurelius. Is this true according to Torah? 

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Being human means being conscious and aware not only of what we do but also of the consequences of what we do

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Life is seldom black and white. Even in matters of moral values, there are times we need to prioritize one value over others. In Halacha is also nuanced and at times we must prioritize one halacha over another. How we prioritize values and halacha is a skill we develop through the learning of Gemara.

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A thought that is articulated carries with it a powerful energy that a thought alone lacks. A written thought carries a similar energy, but lacks the communication nuances that the oral word has

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There is a qualitative difference between things we cannot do because they go against our nature or against the laws of nature, and things we can do but may not. However, is this difference in our minds or is it a difference in reality?  

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