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Does Judaism Allow Genetic Engineering and Designer Babies?
The miracle of modern technology leads to all sorts of ethical, moral and halachic dilemmas.
The miracle of modern technology leads to all sorts of ethical, moral and halachic dilemmas.
My Former Business Partner Is Upset at Me!
Much of our friendship was based on our working together and now she’s going to cut ties with me.
Much of our friendship was based on our working together and now she’s going to cut ties with me.
Torah Portion of the Week
Fake It Until They Make It?
Can you simply call your struggling business colleague a “success story” and expect him to perform?
Can you simply call your struggling business colleague a “success story” and expect him to perform?
The Effects of Emotional Trauma
Robbing is akin to slaying someone, but if the aggressor has remorse we let him off the hook!?
Robbing is akin to slaying someone, but if the aggressor has remorse we let him off the hook!?
By the Numbers
11 Facts About the Month of Iyar Every Jew Should Know
Both Nisan and Tishrei are referred to as the start of the Jewish calendar. Iyar is the second month from Nisan and month number eight from Tishrei.
Both Nisan and Tishrei are referred to as the start of the Jewish calendar. Iyar is the second month from Nisan and month number eight from Tishrei.
10 Questions: Take the Ashkenazi Food Quiz
Can you tell between a knish and a kishke, and a kugel and a kichel? Here’s your chance to find out!
Can you tell between a knish and a kishke, and a kugel and a kichel? Here’s your chance to find out!
Life After My Husband’s Sudden Death…
In one heartbeat, I lost my husband, my best friend, my partner and my career.
In one heartbeat, I lost my husband, my best friend, my partner and my career.
Video
My Journey of Transformation
A first-person story of transformation from a secular newswoman to a newfound passion for Judaism. In this short presentation, Molly Resnick describes her life journey, as well as her encounters with the Rebbe. (A short film by Merkos 302)
A first-person story of transformation from a secular newswoman to a newfound passion for Judaism. In this short presentation, Molly Resnick describes her life journey, as well as her encounters with the Rebbe. (A short film by Merkos 302)
Creating a Perfect Past
The Torah is replete with the stories of our forefathers and foremothers. Highlighting their righteous and saintly behavior, it’s supposed to inspire us to emulate their ways. But are such lofty heights really achievable for any of us? And what if we’ve already messed up in the past?
The Torah is replete with the stories of our forefathers and foremothers. Highlighting their righteous and saintly behavior, it’s supposed to inspire us to emulate their ways. But are such lofty heights really achievable for any of us? And what if we’ve already messed up in the past?
Story
Waters of Goodness
A transformation had occurred. Word soon spread that the innkeeper had delicious water in his well.
A transformation had occurred. Word soon spread that the innkeeper had delicious water in his well.
A Child of Chernobyl Recalls Being Taken in By Chabad
Some non-Jewish neighbors called us ‘dirty Jews,’ and I felt that we were different.
Some non-Jewish neighbors called us ‘dirty Jews,’ and I felt that we were different.
Getting Practical
Simple Steps For Giving Maaser
This is not about generosity as much as it is about investment math and financial acumen.
This is not about generosity as much as it is about investment math and financial acumen.
Lifestyle
[We are all one] by virtue of the source of [our] souls in the One G-d; only the bodies are separated. Thus, for those who give major consideration to their bodies while regarding their souls as of secondary importance, there can be no true love and brotherhood among them, but only [a love] which is dependent on a [transitory] thing. This is what Hillel the Elder meant when he said in regard to the fulfillment of this commandment [--love of one's fellow], "This is the entire Torah; the rest is but commentary... " For the basis and root of the entire Torah is to raise and exalt the soul high above the body, reaching unto the Source and Root of all the worlds.
— Tanya, chapter 32
Print Magazine
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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