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Noach
By the Numbers
12 Rosh Chodesh Facts Every Jew Should Know
“Rosh Chodesh” marks the start of a new lunar month. Learn more about it here.
“Rosh Chodesh” marks the start of a new lunar month. Learn more about it here.
10 Questions: Take the Noah Quiz
How well do you know Noah, one of the heroes of the Book of Genesis? Take this quiz and find out!
How well do you know Noah, one of the heroes of the Book of Genesis? Take this quiz and find out!
Parshah
How Did Noah Stay Calm?
Noah understood that whenever there are tidal waves, G-d provides a lifeboat that enables us not only to survive but to ride the waves and end up on top.
Noah understood that whenever there are tidal waves, G-d provides a lifeboat that enables us not only to survive but to ride the waves and end up on top.
Noah the Pessimist
How do we reconcile the Torah itself describing Noah as a tzaddik, a righteous man, and the Biblical commentaries telling us that Noah was, in fact, lacking in faith?
How do we reconcile the Torah itself describing Noah as a tzaddik, a righteous man, and the Biblical commentaries telling us that Noah was, in fact, lacking in faith?
Your Questions
Why Not Read Tehillim and Other Mikra at Night?
The custom of not learning Scripture at night is sourced in the Midrash and boldered by the teachings of Kabbalah.
The custom of not learning Scripture at night is sourced in the Midrash and boldered by the teachings of Kabbalah.
Riding the Waves of Life
Feeling Financial Pressures
We equate money with security, success, power, comfort or self-esteem. It follows then that when we lack money, it feels like we lack everything that makes life worthwhile and meaningful.
We equate money with security, success, power, comfort or self-esteem. It follows then that when we lack money, it feels like we lack everything that makes life worthwhile and meaningful.
My Strategy for Avoiding Drowning in Stress
When I leave the ark of my morning prayers, it’s a beautiful world—one that I can work with and add light to.
When I leave the ark of my morning prayers, it’s a beautiful world—one that I can work with and add light to.
Finding G-d in the Mundane: Meditations for the Month of Cheshvan
Why was Noah so resistant to leaving the ark?
Why was Noah so resistant to leaving the ark?
Voices
What the Talking Doll From America Taught Me About Envy
Becky was nonchalant about her social standing and popularity. At 6 years old, she was accustomed to receiving it.
Becky was nonchalant about her social standing and popularity. At 6 years old, she was accustomed to receiving it.
Video
You Can Be a Hakhel Jew
The Rebbe points out that every one of us must be a clarion call for gathering, just like every priest was to herald Hakhel in the Temple.
The Rebbe points out that every one of us must be a clarion call for gathering, just like every priest was to herald Hakhel in the Temple.
Make Edible Fruit Arks for Parshat Noach
Bring the Torah portion of Noach to life with an easy and healthy snack for your family to create and enjoy, an edible Ark out of melon!
Bring the Torah portion of Noach to life with an easy and healthy snack for your family to create and enjoy, an edible Ark out of melon!
Everything is placed in pledge, and a net is spread over all the living. The store is open, the storekeeper extends credit, the account-book lies open, the hand writes, and all who wish to borrow may come and borrow. The collection-officers make their rounds every day and exact payment from man, with his knowledge and without his knowledge. Their case is well founded, the judgement is a judgement of truth, and ultimately, all is prepared for the feast.
— Rabbi Akiva (Ethics of the Fathers 3:16)
Print Magazine
There are those who say that before we do any mitzvah, we must first understand why it needs to be done. Why else were we given a mind?
There are others who say we must just obey with simple faith. How else can we bond with One who is entirely beyond our understanding?
Abraham did both. He began with absolute faith,...
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