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By the Numbers
10 Facts About the Month of Cheshvan Every Jew Should Know
In this month, the inspiration of the previous month is extended into the long, cold winter ahead.
In this month, the inspiration of the previous month is extended into the long, cold winter ahead.
Parshah
The Tower of Technology
The building of the Tower of Babel represents a dramatic leap in the development of industry.
The building of the Tower of Babel represents a dramatic leap in the development of industry.
Your Questions
What Happened to Noah’s Ark?
Throughout the ages, the location of Noah’s Ark has been a subject of fascination, with some even claiming to have found it.
Throughout the ages, the location of Noah’s Ark has been a subject of fascination, with some even claiming to have found it.
Is This Month Cheshvan or Marcheshvan?
Some call it “Cheshvan” and others say “Marcheshvan.” To complicate matters, on your own site, you have it both ways.
Some call it “Cheshvan” and others say “Marcheshvan.” To complicate matters, on your own site, you have it both ways.
Emotionally Abusive Mother
I have had a difficult relationship with my mother my entire life. While I was never physically abused, I definitely suffered severe emotional abuse. Still today when I am around her I revert to being a hurt child and don't feel I can protect myself. Should I cut off the relationship or somehow pretend to ignore what bothers me?
I have had a difficult relationship with my mother my entire life. While I was never physically abused, I definitely suffered severe emotional abuse. Still today when I am around her I revert to being a hurt child and don't feel I can protect myself. Should I cut off the relationship or somehow pretend to ignore what bothers me?
Story
She Learned From Leibel the Thief
The Rebbetzin understood that her father wanted her to follow his practice of blessing people who sought Divine help.
The Rebbetzin understood that her father wanted her to follow his practice of blessing people who sought Divine help.
Sara Esther Feigelstock: The Woman Who Ran Away at 12, Became a Judaic Scholar and Raised 10 Kids
Her reach extended not only to her family, but far beyond, to the many people she touched during her lifetime.
Her reach extended not only to her family, but far beyond, to the many people she touched during her lifetime.
A 9/11 Miracle and the Power of ‘Mezuzah’
Why him? From all the people in the crowd, why did the firefighter save my brother-in law?
Why him? From all the people in the crowd, why did the firefighter save my brother-in law?
What My Pets Taught Me About G-d
Sometimes, when we are abused by life and the world, we fail to turn to the One who is always ready to be our comfort and protection, our sunlit island when everything looks bleak.
Sometimes, when we are abused by life and the world, we fail to turn to the One who is always ready to be our comfort and protection, our sunlit island when everything looks bleak.
Video
Why Is a Bunny Called a Bunny?
Angelic intellects can perceive the sublime secret essence of each and every creature made by the Creator. And yet the human intellect can see even more.
Angelic intellects can perceive the sublime secret essence of each and every creature made by the Creator. And yet the human intellect can see even more.
A Competition That Unites
The Rebbe addresses a children's rally: The subject of your new contest is Jewish Unity. The present month, Cheshvan, is when King Solomon and the Jewish People completed the First Holy Temple. It is an auspicious month for Jews to unite together to merit the Third Temple which we will build with Moshiach.
The Rebbe addresses a children's rally: The subject of your new contest is Jewish Unity. The present month, Cheshvan, is when King Solomon and the Jewish People completed the First Holy Temple. It is an auspicious month for Jews to unite together to merit the Third Temple which we will build with Moshiach.
Lifestyle
"I will make your progeny like the dust of the earth" (G-d's blessing to Abraham, Genesis 13:17). Just as the dust of the earth is from one end of the world to the other, so, too, will your children be scattered from one end of the world to the other. Just as dust is treaded upon by all, so, too, your children are destined to be treaded upon by the nations. Just as the dust of the earth is made fertile only with water, so, too, the people of Israel are blessed only in the merit of the Torah which is analogous to water. Just as dust erodes all metal utensils while it itself lasts forever, so is it with Israel: all idolatrous nations disintegrate, while they persist.
— Midrash Rabbah
Print Magazine
How can you attain love of an infinite G-d? Through love of your fellow human beings.
As Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa would say, “If people like you, G-d likes you too.”
How did he know?
Because he knew that if people truly like you, it must be that you genuinely like them.
And when you hold genuine love in your heart for ...
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