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15 Wise Sayings of Hillel the Elder
Hillel the Elder (Hillel Hazaken) is one of the most influential rabbis in Jewish history. These sayings of his were culled from Talmud and Midrash.
Hillel the Elder (Hillel Hazaken) is one of the most influential rabbis in Jewish history. These sayings of his were culled from Talmud and Midrash.
Top 10 Reasons to Start Learning Rambam Daily This Tuesday
Discover the many advantages of delving into Mishneh Torah.
Discover the many advantages of delving into Mishneh Torah.
10 Questions: Take the Jewish Quotes Quiz
Hey, who said that? Test your knowledge of Jewish wisdom with this quote quiz!
Hey, who said that? Test your knowledge of Jewish wisdom with this quote quiz!
Jewish History
Saved From the Nazis
On Kristallnacht, the family hid in their apartment with all the lights out and the windows shut. The children peered through the edges of the curtains and watched the Nazis storm into the small synagogue below their apartment and throw the Torah scrolls out into the streets.
On Kristallnacht, the family hid in their apartment with all the lights out and the windows shut. The children peered through the edges of the curtains and watched the Nazis storm into the small synagogue below their apartment and throw the Torah scrolls out into the streets.
When a Dead Man in Syria Was Taxed
A Safed resident moved to Syria and died, but not before the community tried taxing him in absentia. The city's rabbi ruled on the case.
A Safed resident moved to Syria and died, but not before the community tried taxing him in absentia. The city's rabbi ruled on the case.
Your Questions
Why Taste Shabbat Food on Friday Afternoon?
There is a time-hallowed custom to taste the Shabbat food on Friday afternoon to ensure it properly spiced and not burned.
There is a time-hallowed custom to taste the Shabbat food on Friday afternoon to ensure it properly spiced and not burned.
Parshah
Healing Body, Mind and Soul
The Torah instituted effective modes of rehabilitation long before correctional reforms were adopted by other cultures.
The Torah instituted effective modes of rehabilitation long before correctional reforms were adopted by other cultures.
Stricken Homes: A Study in Contrasts
If tzaraat is a punishment, why does it lead to hidden treasures of gold?
If tzaraat is a punishment, why does it lead to hidden treasures of gold?
For Your Tazria-Metzorah Hakhel 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.
Story
Do You Have What to Smile About?
Watching my tiny baby receive high doses of oxygen just to keep him breathing definitely gave me a true appreciation for every breath.
Watching my tiny baby receive high doses of oxygen just to keep him breathing definitely gave me a true appreciation for every breath.
Lifestyle
Freedom of choice has been granted to every man: if he desires to turn toward a good path and be righteous, the ability to do so is in his hands; and if he desires to turn toward an evil path and be wicked, the ability to do so is in his hands...
This is a fundamental principle and a pillar of the Torah and its commandments. For if G-d were to decree that a person be righteous or wicked; or if there were to exist something in the very essence of a person's nature which would compel him toward a specific path, a specific conviction, a specific character trait or a specific deed... how could G-d command us through the prophets 'do this' and 'do not do that'...? What place would the entire Torah have? And by what measure of justice would G-d punish the wicked and reward the righteous?
This is a fundamental principle and a pillar of the Torah and its commandments. For if G-d were to decree that a person be righteous or wicked; or if there were to exist something in the very essence of a person's nature which would compel him toward a specific path, a specific conviction, a specific character trait or a specific deed... how could G-d command us through the prophets 'do this' and 'do not do that'...? What place would the entire Torah have? And by what measure of justice would G-d punish the wicked and reward the righteous?
— Mishneh Torah, Laws of Repentance 5:1-3
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Often, anxiety takes root because a person’s external character is incompatible with his or her inner self.
The anxiety may dwell upon other issues and obsessions—but none of these are the true underlying cause.
Most souls can tolerate a few inconsistencies. But others are sensitive to every nuance.
As soon as some asp...
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