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Shira Sedek

Articles by Shira Sedek

 Follow the Leader

This week’s parsha, Eikev, means to follow and in the first verse, it says when we follow Hashem and His Torah, then Hashem will show

A Pact With Us

In parshat Vaetchanan, Moshe reiterates events of the past and gives rebuke to Bnei Yisrael. While giving this final speech before he dies, he told

Ours, Yours and The Forefathers

In parshat Devarim, Moshe Rabbeinu (our rabbi) states, “Our God, your God and the God of the forefathers.” There is only one God, so why

Zealous and Kind

Sometimes, we can be so focused on ourselves that we don’t always think about those around us. However, parshat Pinchas is all about acting for

Having a Good Perspective

In Parshat Shelach, 12 spies were sent to check out the land of Israel. Ten of the spies came back and worried the nation that

Rise Up

 This week’s parsha is called, “Beha’alotcha.” This word is used when Hashem tells Moshe to tell Aaron how the candles should be positioned, so the

 Stepping Back to Go Forward

In parshat Naso, we can learn the power of taking a step back. While it may seem strange, to move forward and accomplish goals, we

 Making Shabbat Daily

In Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, we are told that every 7 years, we should stop working our lands and let it have a Shabbat (shemitah). We are

Is It Your Choice or Command?

Hashem tells Moshe אֱמֹ֥ר אֶל־הַכֹּֽהֲנִ֖ים —“say to the Kohanim,” a set of mitzvot pertaining to them and their work. I find the title of the

No Pain, No Gain

 This week is a double parsha of Acharei Mot and Kedoshim. Parshat Acharei Mot starts with the words Hashem spoke to Moshe after the death