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10 Shevat
10 Shevat
This day, so relevant to every Jew in our generation, is surely a day for reflection, learning, prayer, positive resolutions and acts of loving-kindness.
7 Teachings from the Rebbe's "Mission Statement"

When a Rebbe Ascends, We Must All Ascend With Him
Your Questions
Is the Tide Pod Challenge Kosher?

One common misconception is that if something is kosher, then it must be healthy to eat.
What Does "Heimish" Mean?

It's based on the Yiddish word heim, which means “home,” it describes things that are homey or familiar.
Essay
Why It's Okay That Free Will Is Paradoxical

Isn’t everything predetermined by the mechanics of the universe? I’m just a programmed machine; how can I be blamed for being what I am? Since G-d knows the future, what choice do we have in it?
Parshah
How Did the Parting of the Red Sea Happen?

The parting of the Red Sea was performed by G‑d after the Exodus. The Israelites walked on dry land, and Pharaoh and the Egyptians drowned.
Miriam's Well: Unravelling the Mystery

Why is the well called by Miriam’s name? And what happened to Miriam’s Well after the Jews entered the land of Israel?
Women
A Little Change (and Faith) Keeps Life Exciting

When you get used to something, after a while you take it for granted. You don’t see the blessing in it or value it as much. It becomes less endearing
Why Do People Say I’m So Ungrateful?

I’m ungrateful! At least that’s what my parents and friends tell me. They say I never appreciate anything anyone does for me, and that I’m always finding fault with everyone and everything.
Jewish News
Mendel Morosov, 101, Personification of Chassidic History and Wit

Transmitted stories and wisdom from generations of Rebbes and Chassidim.
‘Washington Post’ Highlights Santa Fe Rabbi’s Soviet-Era Inspiration

A focus on uniting people, after a family history of witnessing divisiveness.
Story
The Chicken Farmer and the Man in the Bus Stop

Life on the farm was hard. The community remained painfully small, and there were few if any other young chassidic families for miles around.
Lifestyle
Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup

A thing is good -- in its time
— Proverbs 15;23
Print Magazine

The month before Rosh Hashanah, taught Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, is a precious month. For thirty days, you can find the Ultimate King awaiting you outside the city, on a rustic path that winds through an empty meadow.

What’s the advantage of meeting the King in a meadow?

Because when you meet the King in His palace...

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