Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine. We pray that Putin cease this outrageous aggression. It is an aggression against humanity and democracy and the earth on which they also trample. It is a threat to all of us and, also, to Russian citizens themselves. A new Haman desecrates life and continues to hold onto the Golden Calf.
Read MoreFrom out of the emotional turmoil and accusations of disloyalty in the previous Parsha there emerges reconciliation, forgiveness and deeper acceptance in the covenantal promise. A difficult transition has taken place in the consciousness of the nation and they are now ready to commit and take personal and collective responsibility for the future.
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