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Tazria-Metzora
Your Questions
What Is a "Schnorrer"?
All humor aside, Jewish communities have historically done the honorable work of accommodating and supporting schnorrers with dignity.
All humor aside, Jewish communities have historically done the honorable work of accommodating and supporting schnorrers with dignity.
Why Men Immerse in the Mikvah Every Day
But how about men immersing regularly in a mikvah? There are two primary reasons why, even nowadays, many men immerse.
But how about men immersing regularly in a mikvah? There are two primary reasons why, even nowadays, many men immerse.
What Is a Baal Teshuvah?
Traditionally, a baal teshuvah was someone who left the good path and has now returned. But then, we are all constantly returning. Or, at least, we should be.
Traditionally, a baal teshuvah was someone who left the good path and has now returned. But then, we are all constantly returning. Or, at least, we should be.
Essay
Where Is G‑d? Or Where Is G‑d Not?
What of the world and all that is in it? What of the empirical sightings of our fleshly eye? Is it only an illusion?
What of the world and all that is in it? What of the empirical sightings of our fleshly eye? Is it only an illusion?
Women
Shalom, Shalo! My Husband’s New ‘Miraculous’ Caretaker
If the pragmatic circumstances of Shalo’s life gave me pause, the physical crises he had endured and wondrously overcome from birth onward completely bowled me over.
If the pragmatic circumstances of Shalo’s life gave me pause, the physical crises he had endured and wondrously overcome from birth onward completely bowled me over.
Parshah
Vulnerability: the Hallmark of Growth
Growth is only possible if we subject ourselves to vulnerability. If we refuse to leave our comfort zone, we will never have new experiences or discover new abilities.
Growth is only possible if we subject ourselves to vulnerability. If we refuse to leave our comfort zone, we will never have new experiences or discover new abilities.
5 Powerful Insights From the Rebbe on the Parshah
Enjoy four short thoughts and a video adapted from the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Parshat Tazria-Metzora.
Enjoy four short thoughts and a video adapted from the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Parshat Tazria-Metzora.
Story
Lifestyle
Jewish News
U.S. Delegation to Explore Israeli Innovations in Disabilities
Community and rabbinic leaders to meet with Israeli executives and officials.
Community and rabbinic leaders to meet with Israeli executives and officials.
Alessa Wircberg, 66, a Quiet Bastion of Kindness and Chassidic Warmth
An open home and heart for those rediscovering Judaism.
An open home and heart for those rediscovering Judaism.
Birthright Trip Empowers Young Adults With Special Needs
Travel to Israel provides first-time experiences for participants.
Travel to Israel provides first-time experiences for participants.
And if you shall say: What shall we eat in the seventh year, if we do not plant, nor gather our crops? But I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for three years . . .
— Leviticus 25:20–21
Print Magazine
For a mitzvah is a candle and Torah is light. (Proverbs 6:23)
Every mitzvah shines its particular light into our world. And there will come a time when you will see that light with your eyes.
Except the candles that are lit for Shabbat before sunset. They shine a light you can see right now.
It may seem an ordinary li...
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