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Focus on Talmud
21 Talmud Facts Every Jew Should Know
The bulk of the Talmudic texts contain analysis of Biblical verses and Torah law, but it’s interspersed with everything from medical advice to stories, from folk sayings to fabric dying tips.
The bulk of the Talmudic texts contain analysis of Biblical verses and Torah law, but it’s interspersed with everything from medical advice to stories, from folk sayings to fabric dying tips.
Why Was the Talmud Called “Gemara”?
This commentary on the Mishnah is labeled “Gemara,” but this does not seem to have always been the case.
This commentary on the Mishnah is labeled “Gemara,” but this does not seem to have always been the case.
Parshah
Who Created These?
When you look at a masterful painting, do you only see the art, or does the art lead you to think about the artist? When you enjoy a beautifully prepared feast, do you focus on the food exclusively, or does the taste and aroma lead you to think about the chef?
When you look at a masterful painting, do you only see the art, or does the art lead you to think about the artist? When you enjoy a beautifully prepared feast, do you focus on the food exclusively, or does the taste and aroma lead you to think about the chef?
Three Matzot & Four Cups of Wine
Our sages established that we drink four cups of wine at the Seder, recalling the four expressions of redemption
Our sages established that we drink four cups of wine at the Seder, recalling the four expressions of redemption
Jewish Women Around the World
The ‘Keeper of the Waters’ in Tasmania
When I turned on the water, the pipes made a loud, unwelcoming noise, and a brown-looking liquid burst out of the faucet.
When I turned on the water, the pipes made a loud, unwelcoming noise, and a brown-looking liquid burst out of the faucet.
Meeting Life's Challenges
Does Taking Pictures Take You Out of the Present?
Does taking pictures take away, or enhance, whatever we are presently doing? Can you take pictures if you are fully immersed? Can you be fully immersed if you are taking a picture?
Does taking pictures take away, or enhance, whatever we are presently doing? Can you take pictures if you are fully immersed? Can you be fully immersed if you are taking a picture?
Story
Saved From Fire
“The only question is,” the Rebbe murmured, “will that be before or after the incident?”
“The only question is,” the Rebbe murmured, “will that be before or after the incident?”
The soul above awaits the time it will be privileged to descend into a body. For the soul senses how much it can accomplish here below; it can attain the level of "delighting with G-d." So what is everyone waiting for?
— Hayom Yom, Cheshvan 15
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Take these words of Mine to your hearts and to your souls…teach them to your children so that this will be what they speak about, when you are sitting at home, walking on your way, lying down to rest, and arising from your sleep. (Deuteronomy 11:18-19)
The simple meaning of this instruction is as follows:
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