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What Is the Significance of King David’s Harp?
As a lad David played for Saul, and at the end of his life, he is described as the “sweet singer of Israel.”
As a lad David played for Saul, and at the end of his life, he is described as the “sweet singer of Israel.”
Parshah
Being Honest Should be Completely Obvious
The summary verse of the first part of Matot appears to omit the most salient point!
The summary verse of the first part of Matot appears to omit the most salient point!
The Empowering Art of Framing
Why is it important to list the journeys? The Torah isn’t a history book, nor is it a travelogue, so what’s the purpose of this list?
Why is it important to list the journeys? The Torah isn’t a history book, nor is it a travelogue, so what’s the purpose of this list?
Video
It Happened in Our Community: Surfside Rabbi and Rebbetzin Share
On the frontlines in helping families of the Surfside condominium collapse, Rebbetzin Chani and Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, of The Shul of Bal Harbour, share the feelings in their community.
On the frontlines in helping families of the Surfside condominium collapse, Rebbetzin Chani and Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, of The Shul of Bal Harbour, share the feelings in their community.
Women
To Whom Does a U.S. President Bow?
Last week we witnessed the leader of the free world, U.S. President Joe Biden, going down on one knee in the Oval Office
Last week we witnessed the leader of the free world, U.S. President Joe Biden, going down on one knee in the Oval Office
Losing My Diamond Ring Helped Me See the Real Gem
When my current husband and I married, I asked him to “gift” me my Aunt Dot’s ring. I understood that the diamond was only a symbol, and that the practice of committing oneself to love and understanding of one’s partner was the true treasure.
When my current husband and I married, I asked him to “gift” me my Aunt Dot’s ring. I understood that the diamond was only a symbol, and that the practice of committing oneself to love and understanding of one’s partner was the true treasure.
Fasting on Tisha B’Av in Wimbledon
“You sure do pick your moments to make a point, dear. Is fasting on Yom Kippur not good enough for you?”
“You sure do pick your moments to make a point, dear. Is fasting on Yom Kippur not good enough for you?”
Story
Haym Salomon: The Man Who Financed the American Revolution
Washington wrote to Robert Morris saying he would need $20,000 to finance the campaign. Morris responded that there was simply no money or even credit left. Washington simply wrote, “Send for Haym Salomon.”
Washington wrote to Robert Morris saying he would need $20,000 to finance the campaign. Morris responded that there was simply no money or even credit left. Washington simply wrote, “Send for Haym Salomon.”
By the Numbers
18 Facts About Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
The founder and sole Rebbe of Breslov, R. Nachman’s earthy and relatable teachings continue to touch hearts and light up thousands of souls to this very day.
The founder and sole Rebbe of Breslov, R. Nachman’s earthy and relatable teachings continue to touch hearts and light up thousands of souls to this very day.
11 Questions: Take the Animals in Judaism Quiz
How much do you know about the various animals in Jewish tradition? Take this quiz and find out!
How much do you know about the various animals in Jewish tradition? Take this quiz and find out!
Essay
I offer thanks to You, O living and everlasting king, for having restored my soul within me; great is Your faithfulness
— The "Modeh Ani" prayer, recited immediately upon waking each morning
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...
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