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The Maharal of Prague
5285 - 5369 (1525-1609)
By Nissan Mindel
Rabbi Judah ben Bezalel Lowe was born about the year 5285, probably in Posen. He became famous as a great Talmudic scholar at an early age. In his late twenties, he was invited to become the Rabbi in Nikolsburg, Moravia, a position which he held for ...
Library » Jewish History » Gallery of Our Great » Early Achronim » The Maharal of Prague
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Can I Believe in Both Science & Torah?
Genesis, Darwin and Life in Two Worlds
By Tzvi Freeman
A new science that sees consciousness not as an epiphenomenon, but as a building block of existence
Ideas & Beliefs » Torah & Science » Can I Believe in Both Science & Torah?
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Why do non-Jews need 7 mitzvot while Jews need 613?
By Tzvi Freeman
Question: It seems to me that the more refined and spiritual a person will be, the less he will need commandments, as he himself will understand what is right and wrong. Just like a child needs so many more rules than an adult. Following this logic, why ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Big Picture » Why do non-Jews need 7 mitzvot while Jews need 613?
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Maharal Meets Rudolph II
1592
Rabbi Judah ben Bezalel Lowe, known as the Maharal of Prague was famous among Jews and non-Jews alike. He was a mystic who was revered for his holiness and Torah scholarship, as well as his proficiency in mathematics, astronomy, and other sciences. ...
Jewish Calendar » Adar » Adar 10 » Jewish History » Maharal Meets Rudolph II
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Beshalach Parshah Lesson
By Malka Touger
This week: All the city's children looked forward to the special Shabbat when the great rabbi would come up to the roof with them to feed the brids. What was the reason for this custom?
Parshah » Shemot - Exodus » Beshalach » Family Parshah » Beshalach Parshah Lesson
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The Difficult Case of the Private I
By Tzvi Freeman
My guru says I must first surrender my ego in order to proceed with his five day, ten-step path to total enlightenment. Personally, I find my ego quite useful, even neccessary. What do you think? Are egos really as bad as they are made out to be?
Spirituality » Essays » The Difficult Case of the Private I
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Passing of Maharal
1609
Elul 18 is the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Yehudah Loewe, the "Maharal" of Prague (1525-1609), outstanding Torah scholar, philosopher, Kabbalist and Jewish leader. Popularly known for creating a "golem" (clay man) to protect the Jewish community of Prague from ...
Jewish Calendar » Elul » Elul - 18 » Jewish History » Passing of Maharal
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Why did Joseph die before his brothers?
By Eliezer Danzinger
Question: Why did Joseph die before his brothers? After all, he was the second youngest. According to the mitzvot he did – honoring his father and being his brethren's savior – should he not have lived a long life? Why did his brothers outlive him? ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Why did Joseph die before his brothers?
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Chapter Four: Understanding What We Cannot Understand
Adapted by Eliyahu Touger
Sources: Tanya, Shaar HaYichud VehaEmunah, ch. 9;Derech Mitzvosecha,Mitzvas HaAmanas Elokus, chs. 3-4,Shoresh Mitzvas HaTefillah, chs. 28-30;the series of maamarim entitled Yom Tov Shel Rosh HaShanah 5666 , pp. 167-168 Once R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev ...
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