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Vayeshev. When Communication Fails
Israelis often pride themselves in being direct. In Israeli slang, this is called speaking “doogri”, straight talk. Is this good?
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Vayeshev. Would you Kill your Brother?
Joseph made his intentions clear that he wanted to lead the family to a new future. That, it seems, IS a reason to resort to violence
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Korach. How to avoid Conflict and Negative Influence
How can we resolve conflict and tension. Three comments by Rashi on the Korach dispute can teach us volumes about our contemporary clashes.