ב"ה
Bereishit
Your Questions
Why Do Some Letters in the Torah Have ‘Crowns’?
Many of the letters are topped by small spikes, called tagin or ketarim. Here is why.
Many of the letters are topped by small spikes, called tagin or ketarim. Here is why.
What was Adam’s Purpose Before the Sin of the Forbidden Fruit?
If part of Man’s purpose is to rectify the world from the effects of the sin of the forbidden fruit, what was Adam’s job before he sinned?
If part of Man’s purpose is to rectify the world from the effects of the sin of the forbidden fruit, what was Adam’s job before he sinned?
By the Numbers
7 Facts About the Traveler’s Prayer Every Jew Should Know
Known as Tefilat Haderech (“Prayer for the Way”), the traveler’s prayer is a single paragraph that we say when setting out on a journey.
Known as Tefilat Haderech (“Prayer for the Way”), the traveler’s prayer is a single paragraph that we say when setting out on a journey.
Essay
Eavesdrop and Listen to the Song of the Soul
The G‑dly soul intuitively feels the excitement and wants to sing with joy. What about the animal soul?
The G‑dly soul intuitively feels the excitement and wants to sing with joy. What about the animal soul?
Voices
When ‘Reader’s Digest’ Proved the Existence of G-d
“Rabbi,” the man said, scowling. “You have 10 minutes to prove to me that there is a G‑d.”
“Rabbi,” the man said, scowling. “You have 10 minutes to prove to me that there is a G‑d.”
When You Have Just 60 Seconds to Say Goodbye
He hadn’t spoken on the phone in several months, and besides, he was no longer conscious. Any conversation would be one-way.
He hadn’t spoken on the phone in several months, and besides, he was no longer conscious. Any conversation would be one-way.
Parshah
Woman and the Forbidden Fruit
The sin of the Tree of Knowledge is one of the most perplexing episodes in the Torah. Insight into the story sheds light on woman's unique qualities and role in the process of redemption
The sin of the Tree of Knowledge is one of the most perplexing episodes in the Torah. Insight into the story sheds light on woman's unique qualities and role in the process of redemption
Lifestyle
Melachah of the Week
You shall be My own treasure from among all peoples . . . And you shall be a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation to Me.
— Exodus 19:5–6
Print Magazine
Emunah (eh-moo-na): A knowing, deep in the soul, that there is only one G-d, that He is good, and that He loves you unconditionally.
Simchah (sim-kha): A mighty current of life-energy felt when contemplating emunah.
Bitachon (bi-ta-khon): A surge of invincible confidence that emerges when emunah is challenged by circums...
New on Chabad.org