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Judaism and Abortion
The question of abortion is perhaps one of the most sensitive and charged topics in the political sphere.
The question of abortion is perhaps one of the most sensitive and charged topics in the political sphere.
Does Judaism Believe in Unicorns?
Does Judaism believe in unicorns? I once heard that the Torah says they really do exist!
Does Judaism believe in unicorns? I once heard that the Torah says they really do exist!
Parshah
The Answer to the Mother of All Questions
The Torah devotes one chapter to its account of the creation of the universe, three chapters to its description of the revelation at Mount Sinai, and eleven chapters to the story of the Exodus. In contrast, no less than thirteen chapters are devoted to the making of the Mishkan.
The Torah devotes one chapter to its account of the creation of the universe, three chapters to its description of the revelation at Mount Sinai, and eleven chapters to the story of the Exodus. In contrast, no less than thirteen chapters are devoted to the making of the Mishkan.
The High Priest’s Breastplate (Choshen)
The breastplate was a garment worn by the high priest while serving in the Holy Temple.
The breastplate was a garment worn by the high priest while serving in the Holy Temple.
New Course: Soul Talk—The Science of Being
How much do you know about the soul and its inner workings? Have you ever wondered about the big questions: why are we here? What’s the purpose of evil in the world? Join us as we delve into the paradoxes and mysteries of the human condition—and glean answers to some of our most essential questions. Based on the teachings of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi in his seminal chassidic text, “The Tanya,” this course will introduce you to the Jewish understanding of the soul... and what it means to have one in the 21st century.
How much do you know about the soul and its inner workings? Have you ever wondered about the big questions: why are we here? What’s the purpose of evil in the world? Join us as we delve into the paradoxes and mysteries of the human condition—and glean answers to some of our most essential questions. Based on the teachings of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi in his seminal chassidic text, “The Tanya,” this course will introduce you to the Jewish understanding of the soul... and what it means to have one in the 21st century.
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The Red Heifer Lives On
Fundamentally, the commandment of the red heifer—sprinkling its ashes upon the impure to purify them—is most unusual. One of its laws, however, expresses an important and powerful lesson. When the ashes of a new red heifer are prepared, the ashes of the new cow are mixed with the old ones. This was done with all the red heifers—from the first red heifer of Moses to the heifer to be prepared by Moshiach in the near future.
Fundamentally, the commandment of the red heifer—sprinkling its ashes upon the impure to purify them—is most unusual. One of its laws, however, expresses an important and powerful lesson. When the ashes of a new red heifer are prepared, the ashes of the new cow are mixed with the old ones. This was done with all the red heifers—from the first red heifer of Moses to the heifer to be prepared by Moshiach in the near future.
How to Lift a Heavy Beam
When Moses wasn’t able to erect the heavy walls of the Mishkan, he’s told to do his part and leave the rest to G-d—nothing less and nothing more.
When Moses wasn’t able to erect the heavy walls of the Mishkan, he’s told to do his part and leave the rest to G-d—nothing less and nothing more.
Jewish News
From Bahrain to Puerto Rico, Online School Offers Jewish Lifeline for Kids
Easing feelings of isolation for families around the globe.
Easing feelings of isolation for families around the globe.
At SXSW, Hundreds to Find a Shabbat Oasis
TechTribe events to bring Jewish spirituality and networking to festival that begins March 9.
TechTribe events to bring Jewish spirituality and networking to festival that begins March 9.
This Rabbi’s Picture Is Worth 10,000 Mitzvahs
Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz receives a unique gift for his 46th birthday.
Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz receives a unique gift for his 46th birthday.
Women
Why the Rabbi’s Wife Is Off-Limits (And Will Stay That Way)
Did you know that there are no outright jokes about a rebbetzin? Are rebbetzins taboo?
Did you know that there are no outright jokes about a rebbetzin? Are rebbetzins taboo?
I Got Engaged in 10 Days: Here’s How
All my deeply ingrained fears and doubts smirked at the glorious opportunity to rule over my mind in a moment of weakness.
All my deeply ingrained fears and doubts smirked at the glorious opportunity to rule over my mind in a moment of weakness.
One who possesses understanding without wisdom is like a mighty warrior who is unarmed; one who has wisdom without understanding is like a weakling with armaments.
— Midrash
Print Magazine
There are those who say that before we do any mitzvah, we must first understand why it needs to be done. Why else were we given a mind?
There are others who say we must just obey with simple faith. How else can we bond with One who is entirely beyond our understanding?
Abraham did both. He began with absolute faith,...
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