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Where does the Torah say to light Shabbat candles? 
By Tzvi Freeman
Question: I think this is a beautiful tradition and want to learn all I can about it. However, is it actually written in Torah to light a candle, or does it only say to observe the Sabbath and keep it holy? Response: The most precious things in life are ...
Jewish Practice » Shabbat » Handbook » Questions & Answers » Candle Lighting » Where does the Torah say to light Shabbat candles?
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Is Chanukah G-d-given?
By Baruch S. Davidson
Question: The blessing that we recite before lighting the Chanukah candles reads, "Blessed are You, G‑d...who sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to light the Chanukah lamp." I don't get it. When did G‑d command us to light the menorah? ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Is Chanukah G-d-given?
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Overregulation?
By Naftali Silberberg
Builders who cut corners by using unsafe equipment or materials don't anticipate that their actions will cause loss of life. Ninety-nine percent of the time, the equipment and materials will hold up just fine...
Blogs » Views on the News » Overregulation?
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The Logic of the Mitzvot
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Our Sages differentiate between the rational mitzvot (mishpatim) and the supra-rational mitzvot (chukim); a third, intermediate category are the "testimonial" or commemorative mitzvot (eidot). But in essence, says the Rebbe, the most rational mishpat is ...
Parshah » Shemot - Exodus » Mishpatim » Chassidic Masters » The Logic of the Mitzvot
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The Principles
Library » Classic Texts » Sefer Hamitzvot » The Principles
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The Lamp
Ethics 2:4
Without even realizing it, he moved his hand to tilt the lamp! Suddenly he stopped himself in mid-air. “What am I doing?” he exclaimed...
Library » Ethics of the Fathers » Chapter 2 » For the Kids » The Lamp
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Who Invented the Synagogue?
By Shlomo Yaffe
Is it true that there is no mention of the synagogue in the Torah? It's hard to imagine "Judaism" -- at least as we know it today -- without synagogues!
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Mitzvot & Jewish Customs » Who Invented the Synagogue?
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Love, Marriage and Hakafot
By Yanki Tauber
"I love my wife," said Berl. "That's why I do everything she asks me to do. She says, 'Berl, please take out the garbage,' and right away, I take out the garbage." We all agreed that Berl loves his wife.
Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » Love, Marriage and Hakafot
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