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By the Numbers
9 Tefillin Myths and Misconceptions
We all might have heard one or more of these "facts" about Tefillin. Let's see how "true" they are.
We all might have heard one or more of these "facts" about Tefillin. Let's see how "true" they are.
Take the Exodus Quiz!
How well do you know the story of the watershed exodus of the Jewish people? Find out here!
How well do you know the story of the watershed exodus of the Jewish people? Find out here!
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How Traditional Are Matzo Balls?
Known in Yiddish as a kneidel, the matzo ball has become a staple in many Ashkenazic Jewish homes. Here's why.
Known in Yiddish as a kneidel, the matzo ball has become a staple in many Ashkenazic Jewish homes. Here's why.
What Does the Last Name Levy Mean?
This name is the second most popular family name in Israel, belonging to approximately 1.2 percent of the population.
This name is the second most popular family name in Israel, belonging to approximately 1.2 percent of the population.
Parshah
What is the Point of Animal Sacrifices?
Why would an infinite, all-knowing, omnipotent G‑d wish for people to offer up animal sacrifices? It seems to be a pointless waste of resources and needless dispensing of life.
Why would an infinite, all-knowing, omnipotent G‑d wish for people to offer up animal sacrifices? It seems to be a pointless waste of resources and needless dispensing of life.
The Small Aleph
In the titular opening word of the third book of the Torah - Vayikra (Leviticus), the Aleph is small. What is the signifigance of this small Aleph?
In the titular opening word of the third book of the Torah - Vayikra (Leviticus), the Aleph is small. What is the signifigance of this small Aleph?
On Holiness
"Leviticus deals with the various aspects of holiness. Holiness is found in all of the book’s subjects, in the major principles as well as in the small particulars"
"Leviticus deals with the various aspects of holiness. Holiness is found in all of the book’s subjects, in the major principles as well as in the small particulars"
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Why Does Matzah Have Holes?
Discover the reason behind all the perforations in Kosher for Passover matzah.
Discover the reason behind all the perforations in Kosher for Passover matzah.
Passover – Calling All Citizens!
Those who converted to Judaism at the time of the Exodus did not suffer the slavery of Egypt. Nevertheless, Torah includes them in the Mitzvah of Passover.
Those who converted to Judaism at the time of the Exodus did not suffer the slavery of Egypt. Nevertheless, Torah includes them in the Mitzvah of Passover.
Essay
Radios and Judaism
The ability to send invisible, silent signals through the air, to pass them through a mechanical device and transform them into soundl—now that’s what I call a miracle!
The ability to send invisible, silent signals through the air, to pass them through a mechanical device and transform them into soundl—now that’s what I call a miracle!
Feeling Held by G-d During My Quest for a Baby
Why? Why do I want a baby so badly? What is the force that is running me, bringing me to constant consultations with medical experts as well as rabbis knowledgeable in the intricate workings of Halachah, as I proceed with my fertility treatments and endless blood tests?
Why? Why do I want a baby so badly? What is the force that is running me, bringing me to constant consultations with medical experts as well as rabbis knowledgeable in the intricate workings of Halachah, as I proceed with my fertility treatments and endless blood tests?
My First Orthodox Wedding and the Unveiling of My Own Truth
I stood in awe of the people who knew exactly what was happening. Everyone seemed at ease, familiar with each step of the ceremony.
I stood in awe of the people who knew exactly what was happening. Everyone seemed at ease, familiar with each step of the ceremony.
Wherever you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your G-d, my G-d. Where you die, I will die, and there will I be buried
— Ruth to Naomi (Ruth 1:16-17)
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Blind faith believes that which it is told, because it wants to believe.
Intellect believes that which it understands, because it wants to attain understanding.
Wisdom believes that which is true, because it is true.
Wisdom doesn’t have to fit that which some self-serving faith wishes to believe. Neither does it await...
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