Dedicated by Moris and Lillian Tabacinic · In loving memory of Menachem Mendel and Shaindel Tabacinic
Throughout history the Jewish nation has been enriched by
converts—upstanding men and women who opted to enter the covenant and become
part of the Chosen Nation.
The Rebbe describes the following as the central teaching of the Baal Shem Tov:
Not only the pirouettes of a leaf as it falls off a tree, the quivering of a blade of grass in the wind, each and every detail of existence brought into being, given life and directed every moment from Above
—but beyond that:
Every...
Health & Wellness
It takes courage and strength to change the course of generations.
If your nephew has a geshmak in cooking, you can confidently tell him that the food he made was simply geshmak.
Jewish History
Let’s explore the Jewish court system, from the ancient Sanhedrin to modern-day rabbinical courts.
A handy tool for the serious Jew who wishes to come out of the month of Elul a changed person.
The Jewish Woman
My husband is with me on this journey, and although we are different, we are now working together, as unique individuals with common goals.
Every kindness bestowed by G-d should cause a person to be exceedingly humble. For a Divine kindness means that G-d is literally bringing the person closer to Himself; and the closer a person is to G-d, the greater the humility this should evoke in him. Since "all before Him is as naught," the more "before Him" a person is, the more "as naught" should he perceive himself to be.
– Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, upon his liberation from prison
Washington Responds to Newport Jews
(1790)
The sexton of the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island, wrote a heart warming letter to... Read More »
As the last month of the Jewish year, Elul is
traditionaly a time of introspection and stocktaking ... Read More »
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