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What Does “Vort” Mean?
Nothing is simple in Yiddish, and even the simplest vort takes on the most delightful meanings.
Nothing is simple in Yiddish, and even the simplest vort takes on the most delightful meanings.
Who Are the Chevra Kadisha?
It is considered a sacred duty and a great kindness to be a part of the Chevra Kadisha, and it is an honor to be included in this group of dedicated volunteers.
It is considered a sacred duty and a great kindness to be a part of the Chevra Kadisha, and it is an honor to be included in this group of dedicated volunteers.
Moneylending and Jewish Law
The Torah prohibits a Jew from borrowing, lending or being a party to a transaction that involves charging another Jew interest.
The Torah prohibits a Jew from borrowing, lending or being a party to a transaction that involves charging another Jew interest.
Parshah
10 Facts to Know About War and Judaism
Some wars were Divinely ordained, for reasons known to G-d alone. Others were necessary for self-defense or other purposes. The ultimate goal, however, is for the world to be at peace.
Some wars were Divinely ordained, for reasons known to G-d alone. Others were necessary for self-defense or other purposes. The ultimate goal, however, is for the world to be at peace.
Beautiful Women on the Battlefield and the Power of ‘No’
Torah doesn’t permit us to have whatever we want just because we want it.
Torah doesn’t permit us to have whatever we want just because we want it.
Jewish News
Women
Facing My Decision: Why Stay Religious?
I was sure that my future would not hold the religious beliefs I had grown up with. To me, the rules and guidelines I was forced to keep in school were all that was keeping me religious.
I was sure that my future would not hold the religious beliefs I had grown up with. To me, the rules and guidelines I was forced to keep in school were all that was keeping me religious.
A Mother’s Perspective: Impressions from My Baby’s Hospitalization
Sharing a hospital room provides a glimpse into the life of fellow sufferers, which helps to put the trials and tribulations of life into perspective.
Sharing a hospital room provides a glimpse into the life of fellow sufferers, which helps to put the trials and tribulations of life into perspective.
Story
Pray and Play
When a team is made up of individuals who care about one another, it is more powerful than the sum of each one’s individual performance.
When a team is made up of individuals who care about one another, it is more powerful than the sum of each one’s individual performance.
Lifestyle
Fix yourself up first, and then fix up others
— Talmud, Bava Metzia 107b
Print Magazine
The month before Rosh Hashanah, taught Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, is a precious month. For thirty days, you can find the Ultimate King awaiting you outside the city, on a rustic path that winds through an empty meadow.
What’s the advantage of meeting the King in a meadow?
Because when you meet the King in His palace...
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