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Michel M.j. Shore

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Historical Memory Instructs Selfless Devotion

Historical Memory Instructs Selfless Devotion (Reflection on the Haftorah for Torah Portion Emor) Historical memory of sanctity Unfolds the...

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Michel M.j. Shore

The Clock of History Awaits its Promised Rendez-Vous

The Clock of History Awaits its Promised Rendez-Vous (Reflection on the Haftorah for Torah Portions Acharei Mot and Kedoshim) Arrogance severs so many...

22.04.2026 40

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Michel M.j. Shore

In Memory of Dr. Jakub Herzig

In Memory of Dr. Jakub Herzig My Noble, Just, Human Rights Lawyer, Author, Maternal Grandfather In spring and autumn, my grandfather accompanied me...

20.04.2026 40

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Requiem for Those Who Remain with Us

Requiem for Those Who Remain with Us Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026 Requiem for those who remain with us. So many thoughts, yet no words will suffice,...

14.04.2026 40

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Embracing the Role of Healing Body and Soul

Embracing the Role of Healing Body and Soul (Reflections on the Haftorah for the normative Parsha for Tazria) The body cannot be separated From the...

12.04.2026 40

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Michel M.j. Shore

Carrying the Ark of the Covenant

Carrying  the Ark of the Covenant (Reflections on the Haftorah for Shemini) To rejoice with abandon as King David did, Not knowing what lies ahead or...

07.04.2026 40

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Michel M.j. Shore

‘I will grant you rest’

Reflections on the Torah reading for the intermediate Sabbath of Passover (Exodus 33:12 to 34:26)  In a moment of uncertainty for Moses, God answered...

31.03.2026 50

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The Roadmap to Life’s Journey

( Reflections on the Haftorah for Tzav) (Book of Jeremiah 7:21-8:3 and 9:22-23) To whose voice do we listen on life’s journey? What guides us as we...

23.03.2026 60

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G-d Has Patience For Us

G-d Has Patience For Us ( Reflections on the Haftorah for Vayikra) (Isaiah 43:21 to 44:23) One cannot believe without patience; Nor can one have...

19.03.2026 50

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To Make a Place for the Divine’s Space

To Make a Place for the Divine’s Space (Reflections on the Haftorah for Vayakhel- Pikudei) ( Ezekiel 45:18-46:15) Without place for the Divine...

13.03.2026 50

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World Security Awaits Our Moral Choice

World Security Awaits Our Moral Choice’ (Reflection on the Haftorah for Ki Tissa) (Book of Kings 1, 18:1 -39) Who and what we choose to believe...

05.03.2026 40

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Michel M.j. Shore

To Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land

08.02.2026 50

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The Leadership of Women Reigns Unique

25.01.2026 90

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True Dialogue Is in Dire Need

23.12.2025 80

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Souls of Six Human Candles Plus Two Lit the Tunnels for Hanukkah and For Us

17.12.2025 60

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Michel M.j. Shore

When Will We Weigh the Needs of History?

17.11.2025 60

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Michel M.j. Shore

Those Murdered Will Be Remembered Forever

29.10.2025 60

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Michel M.j. Shore

Hostages Now Breathe the Air of Freedom

27.10.2025 80

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Michel M.j. Shore

In Memory of Dr. Balfour Mount, A Man for All Life’s Seasons

16.10.2025 70

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Michel M.j. Shore

I now hand over the reins to Joshua

21.09.2025 100

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Michel M.j. Shore

We Signed a Contract Before We Were Born

17.09.2025 50

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What Thoughts, Words, Acts Chart History’s Vistas

05.08.2025 90

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Michel M.j. Shore

What Are the Consequences of Compulsion?

17.07.2025 50

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Michel M.j. Shore

With the Passing of Aaron and Miriam

01.07.2025 70

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Michel M.j. Shore

Talmud in Verse – Tractate Shevuoth      

19.06.2025 100

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Michel M.j. Shore

Stand Up To Be Counted

26.05.2025 60

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Each person is born free to a family

21.05.2025 30

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The Power of Words to Wound or to Heal

27.04.2025 50

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The Reason for the Sanctuary Torah Portion- Vayakhel

17.03.2025 40

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Michel M.j. Shore

Moses Intercedes in Humility – Torah Portion Ki Tisa

10.03.2025 60

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A Sanctuary to Give Hope and Faith in Place of Despair

24.02.2025 80

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Michel M.j. Shore

Take Care of the Widow, the Stranger and the Orphan

16.02.2025 60

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Michel M.j. Shore

No Freedom Lives Without Moral Order

10.02.2025 40

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