ב"ה
Vayeira
Living
The Day the Internet Died (Gasp!)
The tragic, the horrible, seemingly the worst that can ever happen happened. The internet stopped.
The tragic, the horrible, seemingly the worst that can ever happen happened. The internet stopped.
Chassidic Thought
The Jewish Woman
A Pillar of Salt
I read how Lot is saved and his wife turns into a pillar of salt. And I search to see my life in these words. I'd rather not see it, of course, as the connection is too intense, too real, too true
I read how Lot is saved and his wife turns into a pillar of salt. And I search to see my life in these words. I'd rather not see it, of course, as the connection is too intense, too real, too true
Questions and Answers
How to Be a Father
I'm a father and I have no idea how to bring up a Jewish boy. All I know is not to do as my father did.
I'm a father and I have no idea how to bring up a Jewish boy. All I know is not to do as my father did.
Do I Say a Blessing on Non-Kosher Food?
I'm starting to become more observant of the Torah laws, but I'm not yet at the stage of keeping 100% kosher. What do you advise?
I'm starting to become more observant of the Torah laws, but I'm not yet at the stage of keeping 100% kosher. What do you advise?
Dealing With Past Baggage
How do I deal with all the baggage of my past lives? Okay, so now I'm (struggling to be) a kosher Jew, but all the thoughts of the past keep coming back.
How do I deal with all the baggage of my past lives? Okay, so now I'm (struggling to be) a kosher Jew, but all the thoughts of the past keep coming back.
Jewish History
Rachel: The Epitome of Motherhood
“This was not during the rainy season, when I could claim that it was because of the mud that I did not bring her to Hebron. The roads were dry and good. Still, I buried her alongside the road to Ephrath . . .”
“This was not during the rainy season, when I could claim that it was because of the mud that I did not bring her to Hebron. The roads were dry and good. Still, I buried her alongside the road to Ephrath . . .”
Parshah
Sometimes the Greatest Gift is One You Don't Give
Receiving often has strings attached. So is it wise to be on the receiving end?
Receiving often has strings attached. So is it wise to be on the receiving end?
The Lost Cause Scenario
Much is made of Abraham's valiant efforts to save the city of Sodom. But something about the story just doesn't add up…
Much is made of Abraham's valiant efforts to save the city of Sodom. But something about the story just doesn't add up…
The Binding of Isaac
Every nation has its martyrs. Is there anything truly unique about Abraham's deed, or about the Jew's readiness to sacrifice himself for his Creator?
Every nation has its martyrs. Is there anything truly unique about Abraham's deed, or about the Jew's readiness to sacrifice himself for his Creator?
Jewish Stories
The Gift
All I could think of in that funeral home was how my father had given so very much to me, and with his coffin a few feet away, I struggled to figure out what I had given him in return.
All I could think of in that funeral home was how my father had given so very much to me, and with his coffin a few feet away, I struggled to figure out what I had given him in return.
The Beautiful Bride
"Why did your husband leave you?" asked Rabbi Israel. "He says that I'm ugly," said the deserted wife. "And what do you say to that?" asked the Chassidic master.
"Why did your husband leave you?" asked Rabbi Israel. "He says that I'm ugly," said the deserted wife. "And what do you say to that?" asked the Chassidic master.
Tefillin on the Berm Between Iraq and Syria
While I was deployed to Iraq, a lone Jewish Marine Corps Officer among hundreds of Iraqi soldiers in a remote region of the Syrian border, I had to live with keeping my religious identity to myself.
While I was deployed to Iraq, a lone Jewish Marine Corps Officer among hundreds of Iraqi soldiers in a remote region of the Syrian border, I had to live with keeping my religious identity to myself.
A Rich Man's Hospitality
Disguised as simple beggars, the holy brothers journeyed from village to village…
Disguised as simple beggars, the holy brothers journeyed from village to village…
Video & Audio
The Joy (and Oy) of Being a Jew
The Jew has this unique ability to cry and laugh at the very same time. This lecture will glance at the past, present and future of our people – the lows and the highs, the “oy veys” and the joys.
The Jew has this unique ability to cry and laugh at the very same time. This lecture will glance at the past, present and future of our people – the lows and the highs, the “oy veys” and the joys.
A Nation that Dwells Alone
Yitzchak Rabin was Prime Minister of Israel, and served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States in the early 1970s. In 1972, he was sent to convey Israel’s blessings to the Rebbe in honor of his 70th birthday.
Yitzchak Rabin was Prime Minister of Israel, and served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States in the early 1970s. In 1972, he was sent to convey Israel’s blessings to the Rebbe in honor of his 70th birthday.
Looking for G-d in Central Park
Why is Gefilte Fish tied to a tree in Central Park? Find out in this exclusive news report for Parshat Vayeira!
Why is Gefilte Fish tied to a tree in Central Park? Find out in this exclusive news report for Parshat Vayeira!
How fortunate are we: How good is our portion, how pleasant is our lot, and how beautiful our inheritance
— From the morning prayers
Print Magazine
Yom Kippur is described in many ways. One very poignant description is that it is “once in a year.”
You see, the human soul is also described in many ways, with five different names, each describing a deeper level of her being. The fifth, deepest level is called yechidah, which means “one and unique.” Yechidah is th...
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