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Your Questions
Why Is a Tallit So Often (Mostly) White?
the overwhelming majority of tallits have historically been white, often with stripes. There are a number of reasons for this.
the overwhelming majority of tallits have historically been white, often with stripes. There are a number of reasons for this.
Parshah
The Story of Caleb in the Bible
Caleb (in hebrew, “Kalev”) was one of the most prominent and influential Jews to leave Egypt.
Caleb (in hebrew, “Kalev”) was one of the most prominent and influential Jews to leave Egypt.
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.
Ma'apilim: The Little-Known Warriors Who Disregarded Moses
Moses warned that their campaign would be unsuccessful, but they were determined to enter the land.
Moses warned that their campaign would be unsuccessful, but they were determined to enter the land.
Story
A Story About a Salesman and Life’s Purpose
The haze was thicker than usual—a mixture of cigarette and furnace smoke—but Rabbi Shmuel could see the man.
The haze was thicker than usual—a mixture of cigarette and furnace smoke—but Rabbi Shmuel could see the man.
Women
My Son’s Journey From Chronic Illness to Exploring Life
As a witness to this journey, I saw opportunities to learn how to parent as a loving educator, practicing humility, shedding many tears and calling out “Dear G‑d, please help him find his way, and please help me help him.”
As a witness to this journey, I saw opportunities to learn how to parent as a loving educator, practicing humility, shedding many tears and calling out “Dear G‑d, please help him find his way, and please help me help him.”
Ask Yourself This Before Your Next Argument
Are they really arguing over something so unimportant, so trivial, so small? Is the price for being right worth it?
Are they really arguing over something so unimportant, so trivial, so small? Is the price for being right worth it?
Lifestyle
Legally, it is only forbidden to defraud one's fellow. But a chassid must go "beyond the letter of the law" and take care not to delude himself, either.
— Chassidic master Rabbi Bunim of Peshischah
Print Magazine
The words and the stories of Torah are but its clothing; the guidance within them is its body.
And as with a body, within that guidance breathes a soul that gives life to whoever follows it.
And within that soul breathes a deeper, transcendental soul, the soul of the soul: G‑d Himself within His Torah.
Grasp the clot...
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