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Steven Saks

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Don’t Allow Your Blessings to Become Curses: Naso

We consider talent and ability to be a blessing and it certainly is. But such gifts can also be a curse as the 19th century sage, Rabbi Naftali Zvi...

01.06.2026 40

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Steven Saks

Exemplifying Strong Leadership: In Praise of Congresswoman Gillen

Power may be intoxicating but it’s also a burden as Sefer B’midbar (The Book of Numbers) illustrates. Moses found himself tested time and time...

15.05.2026 40

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Steven Saks

When Words Fail Us: Vayikra 5786

The idea of animal sacrifice seems primitive and antiquated. I recently listened to a lecture by Rabbi Alex Israel, entitled “Understanding...

24.03.2026 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Steven Saks

We are not alone

Sometimes it appears that the world has gone crazy. In recent years, people who otherwise appear to be sensible and compassionate ignore, excuse,...

12.03.2026 70

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Steven Saks

A Response to the Chanukah Massacre at Bondi Beach: Miketz 5786

23.12.2025 70

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Steven Saks

Israel has learning from the mistake of the spies

21.06.2025 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Steven Saks