Consequences
Shabbat Shlach L’cha 5776 We logic constantly with If-Then statements. “If you do the dishes, then I’ll take care of the laundry,” we negotiate with our partners. “If you surpass your sales goals,” your supervisor tells you, “then you earn a bonus at the end of the year.” “If you clean your room,” a parent tells her child, “then we’ll go out for ice cream.” (A win-win situation for the parent.) “If I stick to my diet, then I will lose weight.” “If I do more pushups, then I wi