Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal

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As we reach Sukkot and the anniversary of October 7, Jacob Blumenthal provides a message about balancing pain and celebration.

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Dear Friends: I’ve experienced earthquakes twice in my life, and though fortunately they were both mild, I found each experience remarkably terrifying. Supposedly, there is

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Dayenu A Passover Message

This Passover, and beyond, may we have the blessing of adding a few more verses of Dayenu for the miracles in our lives, and our era, too.

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The power of memory making

Memory-making, the way we tell ourselves our story, the way we frame our history, offers the opportunity to give us power and, ultimately, hope.

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Gathering Our People: Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzma’ut

While I express my love for Jewish tradition, I am also holding the Jewish people in my hands and giving them a kiss as well.

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B'khol Dor Vador In Every Generation

What does “b’khol dor vador—in every generation” mean in light of the events of October 7? How does this connect us to Passover?

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The responsibility of sellers to enact ethical advertising of their products is equal to, if not greater than that of the careful consumer.

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What special ethical concerns arise as the distinction between company owners and customers is blurred by equity investment?

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Where a monopoly offers a clear benefit to consumers, Jewish tradition does sanction them on a closely regulated basis.

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Signing of Business Contract

The laws that govern commerce aim to prevent the unscrupulous transfer of property or money from its rightful possessor to another person.

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