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Pinchas
Seasons of the Soul
The Three Weeks and Tisha B'Av - Mega-Site
The “Three Weeks” and Tisha B’Av are designated as a time of mourning over the destruction of the Holy Temple and the galut (exile).
The “Three Weeks” and Tisha B’Av are designated as a time of mourning over the destruction of the Holy Temple and the galut (exile).
The Destruction of the Second Holy Temple
The history of the Second Holy Temple, from its construction through its destruction 420 years later by the Roman armies.
The history of the Second Holy Temple, from its construction through its destruction 420 years later by the Roman armies.
Mitzvahs & Traditions
17th of Tammuz: History, Laws and Customs
The fast of the 17th of Tammuz commemorates five tragic events that occurred on that date. The first dates back to the times of Moses . . .
The fast of the 17th of Tammuz commemorates five tragic events that occurred on that date. The first dates back to the times of Moses . . .
Three Weeks Laws and Customs
The twenty-one day period between the seventeenth of Tammuz and the ninth of Av, two days of misfortune and distress, is referred to as bein hametzarim—"between the straits."
The twenty-one day period between the seventeenth of Tammuz and the ninth of Av, two days of misfortune and distress, is referred to as bein hametzarim—"between the straits."
Jewish Stories
The Twilight Stranger
"Everything here seems so Jewish, even the non-Jews have something Jewish about them here. Tell me, Senya, what's Jewish about you?" I ask innocently.
"Everything here seems so Jewish, even the non-Jews have something Jewish about them here. Tell me, Senya, what's Jewish about you?" I ask innocently.
A Surgical Procedure
Well, Moses, that is exactly how it will be when Moshiach arrives. G-d's chosen one will rule over the entire world, and everyone will abandon their evil ways and turn towards G-d..."
Well, Moses, that is exactly how it will be when Moshiach arrives. G-d's chosen one will rule over the entire world, and everyone will abandon their evil ways and turn towards G-d..."
A Shabbat on the Battlefield Saved My Life
The commanding officer, Victor, announced that ten percent of the soldiers could go home. But the truck arrived twenty-five minutes before Shabbat began.
The commanding officer, Victor, announced that ten percent of the soldiers could go home. But the truck arrived twenty-five minutes before Shabbat began.
Many Paths
The chassidic sage Rabbi Dov Ber of Radoschitz once asked his teacher and master, the famed "Seer of Lublin" about the right path to the service of G-d...
The chassidic sage Rabbi Dov Ber of Radoschitz once asked his teacher and master, the famed "Seer of Lublin" about the right path to the service of G-d...
Parshah
Multitaskers Anonymous
The division of land was so essential that G-d fully invested Himself in its process. It was a visual and auditory experience for the nation, one that perhaps left a life-long imprint...
The division of land was so essential that G-d fully invested Himself in its process. It was a visual and auditory experience for the nation, one that perhaps left a life-long imprint...
Destiny Beckons
Pinchas could have made a simple calculation. Here stand Moses and Aaron, other prominent elders and leaders and they are all silent. Who am I to step forward?
Pinchas could have made a simple calculation. Here stand Moses and Aaron, other prominent elders and leaders and they are all silent. Who am I to step forward?
Imagine Every Day a Holiday
Our day is comprised of a mesh of constants and variables. Getting out of bed every day: a constant. What time we get up: a variable. But isn’t change preferable over the predictable? Can we all agree with the teenage motto, “Normal is boring”?
Our day is comprised of a mesh of constants and variables. Getting out of bed every day: a constant. What time we get up: a variable. But isn’t change preferable over the predictable? Can we all agree with the teenage motto, “Normal is boring”?
Would You Do Anything For Your Child?
What is the most effective method to ensure that our children follow the path we wish for them to follow? The daughters of Zelophehad lead us to a compelling answer.
What is the most effective method to ensure that our children follow the path we wish for them to follow? The daughters of Zelophehad lead us to a compelling answer.
You Be the Judge
Criticizing politicians, statesmen, and religious leaders is in vogue. In the prevailing courtroom of public opinion, people are judged guilty until proven innocent. At least that's what the cynics say…
Criticizing politicians, statesmen, and religious leaders is in vogue. In the prevailing courtroom of public opinion, people are judged guilty until proven innocent. At least that's what the cynics say…
Pinchas - In a Nutshell
Pinchas is rewarded for his zealotry. Another census, the laws of inheritance, and the division of the Land of Israel. Moses appoints Joshua as his successor.
Pinchas is rewarded for his zealotry. Another census, the laws of inheritance, and the division of the Land of Israel. Moses appoints Joshua as his successor.
Living
Yellow Slip Day
I wasn’t caught pilfering Post-Its, or downing too much coffee from the company pot. To be sure, I wasn’t even handed a pink slip that day. My employer simply stated the obvious: over the past few years, there had been rapid growth within the company . . .
I wasn’t caught pilfering Post-Its, or downing too much coffee from the company pot. To be sure, I wasn’t even handed a pink slip that day. My employer simply stated the obvious: over the past few years, there had been rapid growth within the company . . .
The “I've-Got-Nothing-To-Do!” Solution
The joy that comes from giving is incomparable. It is also a transformative message that can genuinely revitalize our homes...
The joy that comes from giving is incomparable. It is also a transformative message that can genuinely revitalize our homes...
Marriage is Built with Kindness
Marriage is a voluntary institution; a married individual must continually choose to stay with his or her partner. When kindness is abundant within the relationship, the choice to stay together is easy...
Marriage is a voluntary institution; a married individual must continually choose to stay with his or her partner. When kindness is abundant within the relationship, the choice to stay together is easy...
Musings on the G-20 Meeting
Was anything accomplished? Is there any point in agreeing on a goal, if there is no consensus regarding its implementation?
Was anything accomplished? Is there any point in agreeing on a goal, if there is no consensus regarding its implementation?
As they set out from their place above, each soul is male and female as one. Only as they descend to this world do they part, each to its own side. And then it is the One Above who unites them again. This is His exclusive domain, for He alone knows which soul belongs to which and how they must reunite.
— Zohar (Book I, 85b)
Print Magazine
“The man Moses was more humble than any human being on the face of the earth.” (Numbers 12:3)
Moses didn’t fool himself. He knew how good he was. He knew he stood on a level beyond any other human being. Yet he was humbled before them.
Because he knew that all that he had achieved was only with the capabilities given...
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