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When Religion Causes Conflict
By Ari Shishler
Apparently, sibling rivalry is as old as siblings themselves. Consider Cain and Abel. You have to wonder how Cain, reared by parents who spoke to G-d Himself, went so extremely off the rails and murdered his own brother!
Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Bereishit » Parshah Columnists » Guest Columnists » When Religion Causes Conflict
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The Importance of Peace
Parshat Korach
By Aryeh Citron
The final paragraph of the Mishnah states: "Great is peace, for G‑d found no other vessel for [His] blessings other than peace." Meaning that G‑d only sends His blessings to a family, community, country, etc., if it is in a state of peace.
Jewish Practice » Miscellaneous » Parshah Halachah » The Importance of Peace
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It's War
By Mendy Herson
There's a war going on. No, I don't mean Georgia. Nor Iraq. Nor Afghanistan. I mean you. And me. But the war isn't between us. It's within us.
Spirituality » Short Insights » By Mendy Herson » It's War
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What is the mystical significance of the number three?
By Eliezer Posner
One symbolizes unity, agreement, simplicity. When something exists alone, nothing disturbs it. It remains completely at peace, without regard for anything else. Two symbolizes duality, tension and complexity. The number three symbolizes a harmony that ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » What is the mystical significance of the number three?
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Is repentance meaningless if I later repeat the mistake?
By Yisroel Cotlar
Question: Is my teshuvah (repentance) meaningless if I find myself committing the same transgression again? For example, I resolved to be careful not speak badly of others, but after a short while I was back to my old bad habits? Does this mean that my ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Big Picture » Is repentance meaningless if I later repeat the mistake?
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Uncle Hershey
By Melody Masha Pierson
I trusted him with my life, my world, my children and I thanked G‑d for Uncle Hershey all the time...
Women » Women's Narrative » Personal Stories » Life Lessons » Uncle Hershey
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Moses, Warrior of Peace
We are commanded to wage war against forces of discord and strife.
Adapted by Yosef Marcus from a discourse of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
We are commanded to wage war against forces of discord and strife.
Kabbalah Online » Weekly Torah » Archives » Bamidbar - Numbers » Matot » Contemporary Kabbalists » Moses, Warrior of Peace
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The Children of Terror
By Jay Litvin
With the spread of terrorism, our children are far too often graphically exposed to the worst of what life and humans offer. What can we do to help them deal with these horrific events?
Society & Living » Current Events » News Archives » The Children of Terror
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The Criminal, the Litigant, and the Partner
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Three stages in the civilization of the individual and of society
Parshah » Shemot - Exodus » Mishpatim » Chassidic Masters » The Criminal, the Litigant, and the Partner
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World Peace - How Will It Be Achieved?
By Baruch S. Davidson
The fighting and unrest is because every entity feels itself to be a distinct identity, at odds with everything else which might impede its own desires or needs...
Ideas & Beliefs » Moshiach » Moshiach Q & A » World Peace - How Will It Be Achieved?
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