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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.
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!
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch once met a watercarrier carrying full buckets and remarked: "When one encounters water there is an appropriate maxim of the Baal Shem Tov that one should say, namely: 'When encountering water one should say that the Baal Shem says that it is a sign of blessing.'"
— Hayom Yom, Tevet 21
Print Magazine
For a mitzvah is a candle and Torah is light. (Proverbs 6:23)
Every mitzvah shines its particular light into our world. And there will come a time when you will see that light with your eyes.
Except the candles that are lit for Shabbat before sunset. They shine a light you can see right now.
It may seem an ordinary li...
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