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Why Is a Minyan Needed for Kaddish?
In this new era of COVID-19, when virtually all synagogues are closed, many are tempted to say the Kaddish even while alone.
In this new era of COVID-19, when virtually all synagogues are closed, many are tempted to say the Kaddish even while alone.
Jewish Journeys
How the Impossible Dream of a Chinese Girl Turned Jewish Came True
My mother and I needed to choose my first destination. It needed to be a country that would open its doors to a 15-year-old Chinese-born girl.
My mother and I needed to choose my first destination. It needed to be a country that would open its doors to a 15-year-old Chinese-born girl.
Light Over Darkness: My Mother’s Return to Kindling Shabbat Candles
The adjustments were enormous, for all of us. My mother and I were still grieving, though it was too painful for her to talk about.
The adjustments were enormous, for all of us. My mother and I were still grieving, though it was too painful for her to talk about.
Video
Are There 'Secular' Soldiers in the IDF?
When Shmuel Blizinsky served in the Israel Defense Forces in the early 1950s, he was only able to find twelve religious soldiers on his entire base. As it turned out, the Rebbe was able to find three thousand. (1951)
When Shmuel Blizinsky served in the Israel Defense Forces in the early 1950s, he was only able to find twelve religious soldiers on his entire base. As it turned out, the Rebbe was able to find three thousand. (1951)
Architects of Peace
Tractate Brachos in the Jerusalem Talmud concludes with the passage: “Torah scholars increase peace in the world, as the verse states, ‘All your children shall be disciples of the L-rd, and your children’s peace shall increase.’”
Tractate Brachos in the Jerusalem Talmud concludes with the passage: “Torah scholars increase peace in the world, as the verse states, ‘All your children shall be disciples of the L-rd, and your children’s peace shall increase.’”
Essay
By the Numbers
8 Quotes From Our Sages on the Power of Speech
Due to the potent power of our words, they can also be used to create tremendous destruction.
Due to the potent power of our words, they can also be used to create tremendous destruction.
Corona Inspiration
Will Coronavirus Change Us Forever?
Will we revert back to a more nationalistic posture and orientation or will we come together to fix some of the global issues that cannot be solved individually?
Will we revert back to a more nationalistic posture and orientation or will we come together to fix some of the global issues that cannot be solved individually?
Parshah
Acharei-Kedoshim Parshah Quiz
Take this quiz to see how well you know the parshah of Acharei-Kedoshim.
Take this quiz to see how well you know the parshah of Acharei-Kedoshim.
Story
The Afterlife of the Man Who Always Washed
Rabbi Elazar of Kozhnitz would tell this tale, which illustrates the immense value and spiritual power of even a single mitzvah.
Rabbi Elazar of Kozhnitz would tell this tale, which illustrates the immense value and spiritual power of even a single mitzvah.
Unveil my eyes, that I may behold wonders from Your Torah
— Psalms 119:18
Print Magazine
Blind faith cannot grasp Truth, because it does not grasp anything at all.
Intellect cannot grasp Truth, because intellect is finite and Truth is infinite.
Only the eye of the soul, its inner wisdom, can grasp Truth and know it as she knows her own self.
For she is Truth.
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