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Chukat
By the Numbers
21 Jewish Prophets Everyone Should Know
Our forebears were prophets. Later, prophets and prophetesses guided us, chided us and comforted us.
Our forebears were prophets. Later, prophets and prophetesses guided us, chided us and comforted us.
8 Ideas for Managing Change and Upheaval in Life
How do I restore my equilibrium and get back some sense of security?
How do I restore my equilibrium and get back some sense of security?
Your Questions
Can Wine Be Holy?
I am a Muslim. In my religion, wine is forbidden. Does Judaism honestly believe that such a sensual indulgence can be considered holy?
I am a Muslim. In my religion, wine is forbidden. Does Judaism honestly believe that such a sensual indulgence can be considered holy?
What Makes Kosher Pickles “Kosher”?
Even if a pickle jar is marked as containing “kosher pickles,” it does not necessarily mean that the pickles are actually kosher to eat.
Even if a pickle jar is marked as containing “kosher pickles,” it does not necessarily mean that the pickles are actually kosher to eat.
What Is a "Tchotchke"?
The kids, who are the guardians of our faith, are still delighted by the simple pleasure of a tchotchke.
The kids, who are the guardians of our faith, are still delighted by the simple pleasure of a tchotchke.
Parshah
The Consolations of Mortality
Before any of the deaths are mentioned we read about the strange ritual of the red heifer, which purified people who had been in contact with death – the archetypal source of impurity. That ritual, often deemed incomprehensible, is in fact deeply symbolic.
Before any of the deaths are mentioned we read about the strange ritual of the red heifer, which purified people who had been in contact with death – the archetypal source of impurity. That ritual, often deemed incomprehensible, is in fact deeply symbolic.
How I Find Meaning Within the Mystery of Judaism
Embrace the struggle that is part of a nuanced and complex life. Be humble and stay open to the lesson.
Embrace the struggle that is part of a nuanced and complex life. Be humble and stay open to the lesson.
Why Did Moses Strike the Rock?
Moses striking the rock is among the most famous and enigmatic stories in the Torah.
Moses striking the rock is among the most famous and enigmatic stories in the Torah.
Story
The Lost Boy and the Secret Slip of Parchment
“I have three very strong horses, fast as deer,” he whispered. “If you’re willing to pay, I’ll take the innkeeper and his family to a city far from here. Tonight.”
“I have three very strong horses, fast as deer,” he whispered. “If you’re willing to pay, I’ll take the innkeeper and his family to a city far from here. Tonight.”
Daily Life
It Took a Teen to Reconnect With My Torah Learning
Though she is 13 years my junior, after every one-hour learning session with her, I leave feeling reinvigorated, ready to dive deeper into Judaism and to take on more mitzvot.
Though she is 13 years my junior, after every one-hour learning session with her, I leave feeling reinvigorated, ready to dive deeper into Judaism and to take on more mitzvot.
Video
How to Teach Children to Be Solution Oriented
When confronted with a challenge, teach your child to ask direct questions like "what can we do to solve this problem?" and "how can we get this obstacle out of our way?"
When confronted with a challenge, teach your child to ask direct questions like "what can we do to solve this problem?" and "how can we get this obstacle out of our way?"
What Happens When You Help Others
Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, rabbi of Efrat, Israel, comes to the Rebbe with a concern about one of his children and ends up with a life-lesson from the super-rational commandment of the red heifer. (1991)
Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, rabbi of Efrat, Israel, comes to the Rebbe with a concern about one of his children and ends up with a life-lesson from the super-rational commandment of the red heifer. (1991)
Lifestyle
It is the manner of a father to have compassion (rachamim), as
it is written, "As a father has compassion on children [so does G-d have
compassion for those who fear Him]" (Psalms 103:13). It is the manner of a
mother to console, as it is written, "As a man whose mother does console
him [so shall I console you]" (Isaiah 66:13). Says G-d: I shall do both as
father and as mother
— Midrash P’sikta d’Rav Kahana
Print Magazine
The sages say that all is in the hands of heaven except for the awe of heaven.
Which puts all the power in your hands.
Because if there is no awe of heaven, heaven is bankrupt. It owns nothing—not you, not your world, not anything at all.
That being so, the greatest power you have is your ability to surrender the delus...
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