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Shelach
Essay
The Inside Scoop on Joshua of the Bible
Joshua's mode had the unique advantage in that he achieved that the world itself should become G-dly.
Joshua's mode had the unique advantage in that he achieved that the world itself should become G-dly.
What Every Jews Needs to Know About Hillel the Elder
His teachings and lessons have become ingrained in Jewish culture, making a permanent mark on the ethos of Judaism today.
His teachings and lessons have become ingrained in Jewish culture, making a permanent mark on the ethos of Judaism today.
The Mystery of the Long-Lost Biblical Tekhelet Thread
The origins of the blue thread on the tzitzit, and the reason why some wear it today -- and others do not.
The origins of the blue thread on the tzitzit, and the reason why some wear it today -- and others do not.
Your Questions
Why Didn't the Rebbe Ever Visit Israel?
Over the years, many have asked the Rebbe, why he—a staunch supporter of Israel—never moved there or even visited. Here is how the Rebbe responded.
Over the years, many have asked the Rebbe, why he—a staunch supporter of Israel—never moved there or even visited. Here is how the Rebbe responded.
What Is a "Maven"?
The Yiddish word for “expert,” maven (or mayven), is derived from the Hebrew word mayvin (מבין), which means “understands.”
The Yiddish word for “expert,” maven (or mayven), is derived from the Hebrew word mayvin (מבין), which means “understands.”
Story
Women
Five Ways to Criticize More Effectively
We often mix compliments with criticisms and wonder why the listener is offended.
We often mix compliments with criticisms and wonder why the listener is offended.
10 Ways to Be Happy Right Now
There are two ways to live life: focus on what you lack (and you’ll be miserable) or focus on what you have (and you’ll be happy). It’s as simple as that.
There are two ways to live life: focus on what you lack (and you’ll be miserable) or focus on what you have (and you’ll be happy). It’s as simple as that.
Parshah
Spying on the Hippies
In the spring and summer of 1968, an influx of hippies descended on Boston’s most famous public park, the Common, setting up mini-farms and tent colonies throughout the 50-acre park.
In the spring and summer of 1968, an influx of hippies descended on Boston’s most famous public park, the Common, setting up mini-farms and tent colonies throughout the 50-acre park.
Lifestyle
It’s Your Backstory: A Profound, Delightful Video Tour of Jewish History
Four-week online course with Michael Chighel, Ph.D., begins on Monday, June 11
Four-week online course with Michael Chighel, Ph.D., begins on Monday, June 11
In London, Leading Philanthropists Tell How Torah Changed Their Lives
Mikhail Fridman and Matthew Bronfman draw meaning and inspiration from Judaism.
Mikhail Fridman and Matthew Bronfman draw meaning and inspiration from Judaism.
...and so it is with every created thing: if the letters of the "ten utterances" with which G-d created the world during the six days of creation were to depart from it for but an instant, G-d forbid, it would revert to absolute nothingness
— Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
Print Magazine
We don’t say a person “will be going to heaven.”
We say this person is “a child of the world to come.”
Heaven is not just somewhere you go.
It is something you carry with you.
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