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Shoftim
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Your Questions
Why Do Some Chassidic Jews Have Long Sidelocks (Peyot)?
Since many idol-worshipers used to cut off the hair on the sides of their head, we are required to maintain a physical appearance that distinguishes us.
Since many idol-worshipers used to cut off the hair on the sides of their head, we are required to maintain a physical appearance that distinguishes us.
Halachah for Life
What You Need to Know About Sheva Brachot
Jewish weddings extend celebrations with Sheva Brachot: 6 days of feasts and 7 blessings.
Jewish weddings extend celebrations with Sheva Brachot: 6 days of feasts and 7 blessings.
Video
Yes, You Can Meet G‑d This Coming Month
The month of Elul is a time of introspection and preparation for the Days of Awe. In an address to children, the Rebbe teaches how we can all infuse these days with greater meaning.
The month of Elul is a time of introspection and preparation for the Days of Awe. In an address to children, the Rebbe teaches how we can all infuse these days with greater meaning.
Parenting a Child in Recovery
Rabbi Nechemia and Raizel Schusterman share their tips and experiences on parenting and how they helped their son recover from his addictions.
Rabbi Nechemia and Raizel Schusterman share their tips and experiences on parenting and how they helped their son recover from his addictions.
By the Numbers
15 Facts About the Mishkan That Every Jew Should Know
It was G-d's home, built shortly after the exodus from Egypt, and the precursor to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem built by Solomon.
It was G-d's home, built shortly after the exodus from Egypt, and the precursor to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem built by Solomon.
Three Simple Steps To Disarm an Angry Person
Return bullets with flowers. Lie low. Ponder what you like about this person. And then defuse the whole situation with a smile.
Return bullets with flowers. Lie low. Ponder what you like about this person. And then defuse the whole situation with a smile.
Parshah
If Your Soul Could Speak, What Would It Say?
Most of us safeguard our computers from contracting harmful viruses, but are we as concerned about our own spiritual contamination?
Most of us safeguard our computers from contracting harmful viruses, but are we as concerned about our own spiritual contamination?
For Your Shoftim 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.
Voices
Feeling G-d’s Love in the Garlic Garden
How can this be a time of looking honestly at our sins, a time of inner transformation, and also a time of being G-d’s beloved?
How can this be a time of looking honestly at our sins, a time of inner transformation, and also a time of being G-d’s beloved?
Rebounding (i.e., reflected) light is more powerful than direct light
— The Teachings of Kabbalah
Print Magazine
Adam trudged past the gates of Eden, his head low, his heart heavy with the pain of remorse.
Suddenly he stopped. A thought had struck him.
He turned to the heavens and exclaimed, “You had this planned! You put that fruit there knowing I would choose to eat from it!”
“But tell me: Why?
The heavens were silent.
But ...
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