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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
New Course: The Making of a Marriage
From the first date through smashing the glass, Judaism has a lot of wisdom to share when it comes to marriage. In this course we look at the Torah’s perspective on dating, soulmates, and the Jewish wedding ceremony. Whether you’re happily married or still looking for the one, this series has something for everyone. Let’s get started.
From the first date through smashing the glass, Judaism has a lot of wisdom to share when it comes to marriage. In this course we look at the Torah’s perspective on dating, soulmates, and the Jewish wedding ceremony. Whether you’re happily married or still looking for the one, this series has something for everyone. Let’s get started.
Above the Exile
It is through teshuva, returning to G-d, that we can fix the root-cause of exile, and bring it to an end. The Midrash teaches that the exile truly began when the Jewish children were exiled. In this regard, the Jewish children play an important role in resolving the situation and ushering in the arrival of Moshiach.
It is through teshuva, returning to G-d, that we can fix the root-cause of exile, and bring it to an end. The Midrash teaches that the exile truly began when the Jewish children were exiled. In this regard, the Jewish children play an important role in resolving the situation and ushering in the arrival of Moshiach.
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
Each and every year there descends and shines a new and renewed light, which has never yet entered the world
— Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
Print Magazine
There are those who chase all things of heaven—and find they cannot live.
There are those who chase all things of earth. Their life is not worth living.
Heaven desires the earth, and the earth is lost without heaven. Make your life a marriage of the two, as lovers that never part, and you will find peace.
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