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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Sep 4

The One Word that Transforms Prayer: Why God’s Return Depends on You

Does Hashem really care about you? The Piacezna Rebbe says yes — and the proof is hidden in a single Hebrew word: “Ata” (You). Every time you pray, that word makes God present in a way that only yo…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Parshas Shoftim

From Oedipus to Terminator: Why the Torah Says You Shouldn’t Outsmart the Future

Oedipus, Terminator, Harry Potter — all show how trying to outsmart the future backfires. Shoftim says the same: “Be tamim with Hashem.” The real freedom isn’t knowing tomorrow — it’s trusting toda…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Why the Torah Says a Positive Outlook Won’t Fix Real Problems

Gratitude is easy. Action is hard. That’s why the Torah insists that seeing blessing means being a blessing.

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Jul 24

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Aharon Died on the First of Av. Where Did the Love Go?

Aharon the priest ascended Mount Hor at God’s bidding and died there, on the first day of the fifth month in the 40th year of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt. (Bamidbar 33:38) Parshas Masei recal…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Jun 12

What is prophecy and do the Simpsons have it?

Prophecy: What is it, Who gets it, and do The Simpsons have it? — By Ben

The Simpsons has predicted the future multiple times. They predicted a Trump presidency in the year 2000. They predicted the annoying autocorrect feature we’d all struggle with back in 1994. …

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · May 9

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Acharei Mos – Does Judaism believe in Satan? (Updated) — By Ben

This article was originally posted 4/26/2018 – A new ending has been added. This week’s parsha details a bizarre ritual the Jews were to perform on Yom Kippur. Basically they took two identic…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · May 1

Excuse me, when was the last time anyone made s'mores while they were scrubbing historical references from the internet?

SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · May 1

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Tazria Metzora – Niddah and the Paradox of Purity — By Ben

Unclean. Contaminated. Filth. Shameful. Corrupt. Defiled. Profane. Desecrated. These are what we think of when we hear the word impure. So when the Torah labels a woman as “impure” duri…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Apr 25

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Shemini – Aharon’s Surviving Sons: Humility in the Face of Fire — By Ben

Parsha Shimini is known for the deaths of Aharon’s oldest sons, Nadav and Avihu. With the inauguration of the Mishkan (the portable Temple also known as the Tabernacle) Aharon and his four so…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Mar 13

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Counting Wrong, Desperate Uncertainty: Purim and the Golden Calf — By Ben

It’s an odd thing that the holiday of Purim is celebrated around the time we read Parshas Ki Sisa, the Torah portion that features the sin of the golden calf. Quite a juxtaposition celebrating the …

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Mar 7

Parsha Zachor. The greatest trick the devil pulled WASN'T convincing the world he didn't exist.
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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Feb 28

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Kavod and the Mishkan: Why Does an Infinite God Seek Honor? — By Ben

Parsha Terumah is the first of many Torah portions dealing with the building of the Mishkan, the portable sanctuary and prototype of what will eventually become the Beit Hamikdash (aka The Temple.)…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Feb 21

Mishpatim

Mishpatim & Milk: When Generosity Becomes Control — By Ben

The word Mishpatim usually refers to civil laws, meaning the laws that govern society that make sense. Judges shouldn’t take bribes, if you damage someone’s property you should compensate them, etc…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Feb 12

Parsha post on Yisro

Yisro: Why do a Traitor, a Zealot, Dictator, and a non-Jewish Priest get Torah portions named after them? — By Ben

There are only a handful of Torah portions named after individuals. Noach, Yisro, Korach, Balak, Pinchas, and if you want to get technical, Chaya Sarah. Putting Chaya Sarah aside (since she’s not a…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Feb 6

Is your life a joke? Or are you in on it?

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Man Plans, God Laughs: Life is a Joke – Are You in on It? — By Ben

The person who runs away from a prophecy ends up running right into it. It’s probably the most cliché plot device in all of storytelling. Oedipus Rex. Return of the King. The majority of time trav…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Jan 31

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Parsha Bo: Rosh Hashanah is in the Seventh Month?! — By Ben

In parshas Bo, God gives the Jewish people their first official Mitzvah, God said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, [showing them the new moon:] “This renewal will signal the beginning of every new mont…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Jan 24

Does Vaeira start with a major contradiction?

Contradiction In Name — By Ben

Parsha Vaeira begins, “God [Elohim] spoke to Moses and said to him, ‘I am Hashem [YKVK]. I revealed [Vaeira] Myself to Avraham, Yitzchok, and Yaakov as the Almighty [El Shaddai], but My Name Hashem…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Jan 16

Blog post on Shemos
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Moses, a Giant Snake, and a Bris: The Story They Don’t Tell You in Hebrew School — By Ben

The narrative of the Exodus is quite possibly the most well known Bible story after Adam and Eve in the Garden and Noah’s Ark. Whether you’re a fan of the Charlton Heston version or you…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Jan 10

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Vayechi – End of Days, Don’t Read Ahead — By Ben

Yaakov called for his sons and said, “Gather around and I will tell you what will happen to you in the end of days. Come together and listen, sons of Yaakov; listen to Yisrael, your father.” (Berei…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Jan 2

Blog post on Vayigash

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Speechless Yet Blessed: The Profound Lesson of “I am Yosef” — By Ben

Vayigash begins with the sons of Yaakov about to go to war against the highest ranking official in all of Egypt, having no idea this official is their long lost brother, Yosef. Yehudah steps up to …

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Dec 27

Ben contributes to Table for Five this week at @jewishjournal.bsky.social

Miketz: Joseph The Righteous

The Divine Within

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Dec 26

Our Chanukah post is up!
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Chanukah – Pushing Past the One Jar — By Ben

As we celebrate Chanukah, everyone knows that lighting the Menorah is the main part of the celebration. But why such a focus on the lights? Our ancestors, the Maccabees fought a grueling and seemin…

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Dec 12

Great Chanukah gift idea!

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🕎 HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS - Read Aloud with the Author | Brightly Storytime

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SixDegreesOfKosherBacon @sixkosherbacon.bsky.social · Dec 10

Vayishlach

Yaakov reunites with his brother Esav who is surrounded by 400 men. Why 400? The gematria of the final letter of the alphabet ת is 400 symbolizing Yaakov's mastery of all of Torah.