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Learn 10 Facts About Dinah
Torah tells us that Dinah, daughter of Jacob and Leah, was the victim of rape. Oral traditions add to our understanding of this special woman.
Torah tells us that Dinah, daughter of Jacob and Leah, was the victim of rape. Oral traditions add to our understanding of this special woman.
6 Tips For Having More … Time, Money & Energy
We often say, “I don’t have enough time/money/energy” for that. Whatever that is. But that’s a misleading thought.
We often say, “I don’t have enough time/money/energy” for that. Whatever that is. But that’s a misleading thought.
Parshah
What Is the Meaning of Jacob’s Ladder?
Jacob’s simple ladder foreshadows the trajectory of human development.
Jacob’s simple ladder foreshadows the trajectory of human development.
Where Heaven and Earth Meet
Jacob's ladder, like Sinai, characterizes that which is firmly embedded in earthliness, but can reach the heavens.
Jacob's ladder, like Sinai, characterizes that which is firmly embedded in earthliness, but can reach the heavens.
For Your Vayeitzei Study Group (PDF)
This weekly study packet is part of theJewishwoman.org “Be a Leader” initiative. Print it out and learn it with your study group.
This weekly study packet is part of theJewishwoman.org “Be a Leader” initiative. Print it out and learn it with your study group.
Your Questions
Why Are Torahs Written With Black Ink Only?
What is the reason behind this rule? Here are some of the explanations found in classic sources,
What is the reason behind this rule? Here are some of the explanations found in classic sources,
Can There Be Judaism Without Torah?
Other than Torah observance, what can we teach the next generation to inspire them to stay Jewish?
Other than Torah observance, what can we teach the next generation to inspire them to stay Jewish?
Essay
Say It Like You Mean It
It’s hard to wake up in the morning feeling spiritual. We need to get ourselves into the mode.
It’s hard to wake up in the morning feeling spiritual. We need to get ourselves into the mode.
Video
In a Strange Land
The Torah relates how our forefather Jacob behaved when he dwelled with Laban. Overcoming all the challenging circumstances he found himself in, he remained loyal and true to serving G-d despite them. While this steadfastness was a clear demonstration of where Jacob’s true allegiance lay, it still wasn’t the true fulfilment of his potential.
The Torah relates how our forefather Jacob behaved when he dwelled with Laban. Overcoming all the challenging circumstances he found himself in, he remained loyal and true to serving G-d despite them. While this steadfastness was a clear demonstration of where Jacob’s true allegiance lay, it still wasn’t the true fulfilment of his potential.
Story
Lifestyle
As the soul fills the body, so G-d fills the world
— Talmud, Berachot 10a
Print Magazine
More than Rosh Hashanah is about the One Above, it is about us below.
He created the world. But we drive it to its destiny.
That is why it is called “the beginning of Your works”—even though it is not the anniversary of the creation of the universe, but of the human being. It is the true beginning, as all of time begins ...
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