ב"ה
Noach
Parshah
The Forty-Day Mikveh
The waters of the flood are like the waters of a ritualarium -- a mikveh -- where the waters spiritually cleanse the dross that accumulates in the course of our life's endeavors.
The waters of the flood are like the waters of a ritualarium -- a mikveh -- where the waters spiritually cleanse the dross that accumulates in the course of our life's endeavors.
Can G‑d and Facebook Be Friends?
According to the Zohar, the development of technology is conducive to spiritual growth and is actually a prelude to the coming of Moshiach.
According to the Zohar, the development of technology is conducive to spiritual growth and is actually a prelude to the coming of Moshiach.
The Silliness and Sedition of Stilts
Theology can at times be more challenging than keeping Shabbat, avoiding non-kosher food and the other mitzvot that govern our lives. We too are challenged by our faith system...
Theology can at times be more challenging than keeping Shabbat, avoiding non-kosher food and the other mitzvot that govern our lives. We too are challenged by our faith system...
In a Nutshell
Noah is instructed to build the Ark; the rain begins to fall and the entire world is flooded. A year later Noah and his family leave the ark, build an altar and offer sacrifices to G‑d. Noah’s descendants build a tower to “fight G‑d,” and are dispersed across the face of the earth.
Noah is instructed to build the Ark; the rain begins to fall and the entire world is flooded. A year later Noah and his family leave the ark, build an altar and offer sacrifices to G‑d. Noah’s descendants build a tower to “fight G‑d,” and are dispersed across the face of the earth.
Chassidic Thought
Does G-d Really Care?
I still struggle with the idea of a personal G‑d since He does not answer our prayers or ease the suffering of the good and innocent.
I still struggle with the idea of a personal G‑d since He does not answer our prayers or ease the suffering of the good and innocent.
Holiday Over-Dosage
Couldn't the Master Planner of these holidays space it out a bit more, giving us a bit of time to breathe and recuperate before the next one?
Couldn't the Master Planner of these holidays space it out a bit more, giving us a bit of time to breathe and recuperate before the next one?
Mitzvahs & Traditions
When Is My Jewish Birthday?
Use this handy tool to find out your Hebrew date of birth and even print up a custom certificate with your name and Jewish birthday.
Use this handy tool to find out your Hebrew date of birth and even print up a custom certificate with your name and Jewish birthday.
Jewish Education 101
According to biblical law, a child is not obligated to observe mitzvot until reaching adulthood. Nevertheless, there’s a mitzvah of rabbinic origin for parents to train their children to do mitzvot and to avoid doing things that the Torah forbids.
According to biblical law, a child is not obligated to observe mitzvot until reaching adulthood. Nevertheless, there’s a mitzvah of rabbinic origin for parents to train their children to do mitzvot and to avoid doing things that the Torah forbids.
Preparing for Shabbat
Helpful advice on the particulars of preparing for Shabbat from setting up the kitchen to setting the table
Helpful advice on the particulars of preparing for Shabbat from setting up the kitchen to setting the table
Why is Rosh Chodesh sometimes one day and sometimes two?
The practice of the Sanhedrin in ancient times is the reason for Rosh Chodesh being one or two days -- depending on the month.
The practice of the Sanhedrin in ancient times is the reason for Rosh Chodesh being one or two days -- depending on the month.
Why Is Rosh Chodesh Special for Women?
Why is Rosh Chodesh, the holiday that marks the entry of a new Jewish month, considered a "women's holiday"?
Why is Rosh Chodesh, the holiday that marks the entry of a new Jewish month, considered a "women's holiday"?
The Jewish Woman
Braving a New World - Part I
One can well understand then that Noah was worried about bringing new life into the world. Why give birth, toil and work the program that living entails if all that is built could at a point in the future also be destroyed!?
One can well understand then that Noah was worried about bringing new life into the world. Why give birth, toil and work the program that living entails if all that is built could at a point in the future also be destroyed!?
Experiencing Shabbat
Six days a week I have an incredibly hectic schedule. There are so many things going on that six days of my week can pass and I won't even notice how much my children have grown. I won't have time to talk to my husband, not about my work or the grocery shopping, but about us, life, our dreams, our goals...
Six days a week I have an incredibly hectic schedule. There are so many things going on that six days of my week can pass and I won't even notice how much my children have grown. I won't have time to talk to my husband, not about my work or the grocery shopping, but about us, life, our dreams, our goals...
Jewish Stories
Home For Shabbat
I glanced at my watch nervously. Usually, I avoid flying Friday afternoons for fear I won't arrive in time, but this time, I figured I'd be safe. I figured wrong...
I glanced at my watch nervously. Usually, I avoid flying Friday afternoons for fear I won't arrive in time, but this time, I figured I'd be safe. I figured wrong...
The Old Man on the Island
“Remember, Reb Ze’ev,” were the Baal Shem Tov’s parting words to him, “one must know how to properly answer a question. Weigh your words carefully before you speak . . .”
“Remember, Reb Ze’ev,” were the Baal Shem Tov’s parting words to him, “one must know how to properly answer a question. Weigh your words carefully before you speak . . .”
The Missing Corpse
"Back in Morocco my husband was a taxi driver. Ten days after our marriage he traveled from one city to the next and I never heard from him again. They say he died in a crash, however, they cannot locate his body, only the wrecked car."
"Back in Morocco my husband was a taxi driver. Ten days after our marriage he traveled from one city to the next and I never heard from him again. They say he died in a crash, however, they cannot locate his body, only the wrecked car."
Living
What Comes First--Love or Respect?
For love to be real and long term it must be built on a foundation of deep respect.
For love to be real and long term it must be built on a foundation of deep respect.
Gush Katif Viewpoint: Five Years Later
We move forward, but the past returns at odd moments. There is so much hurt.
We move forward, but the past returns at odd moments. There is so much hurt.
How to Stop a Crying Baby
How can I start feeling more grateful for my blessings and less resentful about my hardships?
How can I start feeling more grateful for my blessings and less resentful about my hardships?
Kids
Noah’s Ark
Check out this section which is packed with fascinating facts, images and videos of assorted animals; watch the lion roar; hear the monkeys chatter! Also find out the interesting lessons we can learn from all these animals.
Check out this section which is packed with fascinating facts, images and videos of assorted animals; watch the lion roar; hear the monkeys chatter! Also find out the interesting lessons we can learn from all these animals.
How did Noah fit all the animals in the Ark?
There are thousands of species of animals and bird life. How did you manage to fit them all into the Ark?
There are thousands of species of animals and bird life. How did you manage to fit them all into the Ark?
And [Moses] took the book of the covenant and read it within the hearing of the people, and they said, “All that G‑d has spoken, we will do and we will hear.”
— Exodus 24:7
Print Magazine
G‑d doesn’t need you to report on the dirt in His world.
He sent you here to search out the jewels hidden in the mud, clean them and polish them until they shine.
And when you bring them to Him, the angels make a crown of them for Him, saying, “Look what Your children have made for You out of the mud!”
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