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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.
“There Are No Jews in Madagascar”
Rabbi Yosef Wineberg worked for the central Lubavitcher Yeshiva, and traveled on numerous missions for the Previous Rebbe and the Rebbe over his 60 years of service. In 1955, the Rebbe asked him to visit Madagascar in search of fellow Jews.
Rabbi Yosef Wineberg worked for the central Lubavitcher Yeshiva, and traveled on numerous missions for the Previous Rebbe and the Rebbe over his 60 years of service. In 1955, the Rebbe asked him to visit Madagascar in search of fellow Jews.
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.
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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.
Abraham was told that his descendents will be like the dust of the earth (Genesis 13:17), and as the stars of heaven (ibid. 15:5). So it is with Israel: When they fall, they will fall as low as the dust; when they rise, they will rise as high as the stars.
— Pesikta Zutrati
Print Magazine
On Simchat Torah we dance with our feet, not with our heads.
We are celebrating the Torah, and the Torah is something we study with our heads. But we dance with our feet, not with our heads.
If we would dance with our heads, each one would dance a different dance, each in a different space, some with friends but not wit...
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