MatotMy Weekly Drash (a mini D'var Torah) - Mattot
Submitted by Daniel M. Kimmel [Brookline, MA] on Fri, Jul 25, 2008
 "If a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath imposing an obligation on himself, he shall not break his pledge; he must carry out all that has crossed his lips." (Num. 30:3) How ironic to read this verse in Parshah Mattot as we enter the final months of the seemingly endless presidential campaign. A "campaign promise" is almost a synonym for a "lie." Yet the Torah tells us words have binding implications, and are not just hot air. read more »
I'm a film critic in Boston (Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Variety, Jewish Advocate), lecturer (Suffolk University, private groups) and MC for the New England Region of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. My one paragraph drashes are for my brotherhood newsletter. You may use them for your own.
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