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See below for the most recently-posted commentaries on the weekly Torah portion, audio files of classes, and the Focus Journal. The archives of resources are accessible via the menu at right.

Judgement, Apples and Honey, and other themes

By the JSN faculty

A Focus Journal collection of eclectic scholarly articles on th High Holidays touching on major themes of this period.

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Focus Journal, High Holidays 2004	464 Kb

Parshat Netzavim Vayeilech

JSN Parsha Team
Parshat Netzavim Vayeilech: August 2010

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“Today I have set before you [a free choice] between life and good [on one side] and death and evil [on the other]… I call heaven and earth as witnesses! Before you I have placed life and death, the blessing and the curse. You must choose life!” (Devarim 30:15,19).

Rabbi Avi Stewart

This class explores the four basic themes of the holiday of Rosh Hashana.

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$Download this file (It\'s About Time for RH 1.mp3)$ It\'s About Time for RH 1.mp3	19091 Kb

The Laws of Cooking on Yom Tov

Rabbi Avi Lebowitz

This class discuss the parameters of cooking on the Holidays, along with other related laws.

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Laws_of_Cooking_on_Yom_Tov	15296 Kb

A Time to Forgive, Catharsis of the Soul, and other themes

By the JSN Faculty

A Focus Journal collection of eclectic scholarly articles on Yom Kippur touching on major themes of the holiday.

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Focus Journal, Yom Kippur 2008	456 Kb

Parshat Ki Tavo

Rabbi Avi Stewart
Parshat Ki Tavo: August 2010

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The Book of Deuteronomy contains Moshe’s last will and testament to the Jewish people. The book can be divided into three basic sections. In the first section, Moshe implores the people to learn from their past mistakes and lead lives of spiritual and ethical purity.