Dedicated by Moris and Lillian Tabacinic · In loving memory of Menachem Mendel and Shaindel Tabacinic
It was at that moment—when she described something as “silly” instead of using a term that was a little saltier—that it struck me. My new friend never swore.
“Just as your union began with feasting, let your parting of ways be similarly celebrated.”
Snuggled in her father’s arms, she is snug and secure, because there is a father.
Looking into the small eyes gazing up from within his arms, feeling the tight grasp of a tiny hand on his finger, the father awakens to something he may never have known before: He is a father.
As a child’s trust creates a bond and...
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In novels, plays and nonfiction, Wouk displayed the burning flame of Jewish life, belief and practice
Our entire existence is on loan from G-d. The question is, can we make the divine loan into a divine investment?
Nowadays, there is really no reason why a person would prevent himself from becoming ritually impure. An exception is the male kohen, descendant of Aaron, brother of Moses.
I know it gives them strength. I certainly know it gives me strength. But what exactly is the strength that we tap into by saying, “G‑d willing, you can; I can?”
Our sages tell us that peace is the greatest blessing, and that it’s what G‑d wants most for and from us.
I first met the family some seven years ago, when I was called to perform a bris on their newborn son.
If someone was unable to participate in the Passover offering at
the proper time, they would offer the sacrifice a month later.
Never, ever, have we seen or heard about a Jewish community that does not have a charity fund
– Maimonides
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