TorahRedux

TorahRedux is a Substack that integrates traditional Torah teachings with contemporary life lessons, focusing on ethical guidance, the importance of prayer, the coexistence of faith and fear, gratitude, compassion, and personal growth. It explores holidays, historical events, and biblical commandments, providing insights into how ancient wisdom can be applied today.

Ethical Guidance Prayer and Spirituality Faith and Fear Personal Growth Gratitude and Compassion Jewish Holidays and Traditions Torah and Biblical Stories Community and Responsibility

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✨🔍 Mishpatim 2024

19 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Justice Charity Equality Responsibility
  1. The Torah emphasizes the concept of equality and fraternity among all individuals.
  2. Rules and laws, like the law of retaliation, are designed to maintain order and prevent escalation of violence.
  3. Charity, called tzedaka, is seen as an obligation rooted in justice, not just an act of kindness or generosity.

✨🔍 Yisro 2024

19 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Leadership Problem Solving Community Building
  1. Humility is important in Judaism; it's not about thinking less of yourself, but dedicating yourself to something higher.
  2. The Torah emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior, such as being honest and not accepting ill-gotten gains.
  3. Showing up and engaging, even in times of uncertainty, is crucial for spiritual growth and connections in Judaism.
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✨🔍 Ki Savo 2023

39 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Gratitude Judaism
  1. The Torah is written in a language humans can understand to provide context and understanding of its teachings.
  2. Recognizing goodness activates and draws out what's best in us; gratitude is a powerful predictor of well-being.
  3. Gratitude is about recognizing the good that is already yours and acknowledging the help and blessings received from others and God.

Shelach; Shabbos Mevarchim 2023

58 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Emotions Heroes Fear Courage
  1. Fear is a natural human response, even our greatest heroes felt it, it's not a weakness to feel fear, it's how you respond to it that matters.
  2. Faith and fear can coexist; having faith doesn't mean you won't feel fear, it's about how you act despite feeling afraid.
  3. Moving onward is essential; even after great achievements or failures, it's important to push forward, learn, and grow.

Naso 2023

39 implied HN points • 31 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Peace Truth
  1. Judaism emphasizes compassion and peace as fundamental ideals, opposing domination and subjugation.
  2. Honesty and truthfulness are essential in all aspects of life, maintaining trust and cooperation in society.
  3. Prioritizing care and compassion for others over personal purity is a core value in Jewish tradition, emphasizing the importance of helping those in need.

✨🔍 Vayikra 2023

39 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer Religion Belief Spirituality
  1. Prayer is a central aspect of Judaism, replacing ancient sacrifices with offerings of oneself.
  2. Everyone is different and has their own unique way of connecting with spirituality.
  3. Unanswered prayers are a normal part of life, like waste, and symbolize the need to move forward with fresh perspectives.

✨🔍 Yisro 2023

39 implied HN points • 08 Feb 23
  1. Delegate tasks to reduce bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
  2. Recognize the value of wisdom, even if it comes from unexpected sources.
  3. Flexibility and adaptation are vital in navigating a changing world.

Behar Bechukosai 2023

19 implied HN points • 10 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Charity Justice
  1. Charity in Judaism is not just kindness, but a duty of justice to help those in need.
  2. Helping others should be about assisting them to stand on their own feet, rather than creating dependence.
  3. The obligation to help others extends to those who may not be trying to help themselves, but we must focus on empathy and support.

✨🔍 Ki Sisa 2023

19 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Beliefs Hope Ethics Prayer
  1. Numbers matter, but individuals are valuable - remember to treat each person as unique and important.
  2. Embrace brokenness and setbacks; they can be integrated into growth and progress, just like the broken tablets were stored alongside the whole ones.
  3. Hope remains essential in uncertainty - don't accept fate without taking a stand and acting to shape the outcome.

✨🔍 Tzav; Shabbos HaGadol 2023

19 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Shabbos HaGadol commemorates a significant event in Jewish history before Pesach.
  2. The ritual of designating the lamb marked rejection of Egyptian religion.
  3. Unanswered prayers are a reality; we must acknowledge and release them to face each day anew.

Emor 2023

19 implied HN points • 03 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual Practice Justice Ethics
  1. The power of prayer as a direct connection with the divine that evolved from ancient sacrifice rituals.
  2. Recognizing the importance of attending to the needs of others, even when it disrupts our personal pursuits.
  3. Understanding the historical context behind ancient laws, like 'an eye for an eye', and how they aimed to temper human impulses for fairness and revenge within societal frameworks.