http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword.asp?kid=1328 Newest articles written by Rivkah Slonim Copyright 2005, Chabad.org - Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center, all rights reserved. http://www.chabad.org/media/images/50/CtRx507451.gif 130 52 http://www.chabad.org Mon, 01 Jan, 0001 12:00:00 EST Mon, 01 Jan 0001 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1949196 http://www.chabad.org/news/article_cdo/aid/1949196/jewish/Reflections-on-the-Passing-of-Mr-Sami-Rohr.htm Sami was a cosmopolitan, debonair gentleman who spoke six languages. But in my mind, I will remember him always as the quintessential role model for enacting the Rebbe’s mission. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1489674 http://www.chabad.org/multimedia/media_cdo/aid/1489674/jewish/Jewish-Unity.htm When there is discord between Jews, it is only because they fail to understand the true nature of their relationship with one another. When Jews understand that they are truly one, then all problems will automatically become resolved on their own. Guest Expert: Rivka Slonim. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 23) Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1489516 http://www.chabad.org/multimedia/media_cdo/aid/1489516/jewish/Physical-Judaism.htm The purpose of creation is fulfilled by our making use of our bodies and the physical world around us to do G‑d’s will. Guest Expert: Rivkah Slonim. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 8) Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1489505 http://www.chabad.org/multimedia/media_cdo/aid/1489505/jewish/The-Gift-of-Motherhood.htm The Torah reading for Rosh HaShanah describes two great women -- Sarah and Hannah -- and their intense determination to become mothers. Guest Expert: Rivkah Slonim. (From "Messages" -- Season 4, Episode 4) Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=840202 http://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/840202/jewish/The-Lubavitcher-Rebbe-on-Hair-Covering.htm Displaying patience and uncanny sensitivity to the psychological and sociological issues at play, the Rebbe persisted in his efforts. Eventually, it paid off. By the late 1960s, wearing a wig was the norm in most Orthodox circles. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=83805 http://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/83805/jewish/A-Feminist-on-Mikvah.htm In biblical times, entrance to a holy space was contingent on spiritual purity. Today, it is in sacred union alone that this law is enforced. Until the Holy Temple is rebuilt, it is in our bedrooms that we build the most hallowed of all hallowed shrines Thu, 07 Aug 2003 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=39770 http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/39770/jewish/Shalom-Shabbat.htm In the endless conflict between earth and spirit, sheer weight often wins out. Shabbat is a reunion with our inner selves, a return to the primal oneness of our souls Thu, 28 Feb 2002 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1541 http://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/1541/jewish/The-Mikvah.htm Everything you wanted to know about Mikvah but didn't know to ask. Tue, 28 Mar 2000 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1335 http://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/1335/jewish/Chassidic-Feminist.htm I would describe myself as a Chassidic feminist. The two terms are not mutually exclusive, though their combination is not without tension... Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:00:00 EST