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Vayera
Israel at War
The World of the Mother of a Hamas Hostage
The Goldberg-Polins’ peace-loving son Hersh was last seen seriously wounded, being violently shoved into a Hamas pick-up truck near Kibbutz Re’im in southern Israel, with his dominant, left arm reduced to a bloody stump.
The Goldberg-Polins’ peace-loving son Hersh was last seen seriously wounded, being violently shoved into a Hamas pick-up truck near Kibbutz Re’im in southern Israel, with his dominant, left arm reduced to a bloody stump.
Helping the Massacre Survivors in Eilat, Israel
Chani Klein shares her perspective on the ravaging effects of the war from her corner in Eilat, Israel, where close to 60,000 refugees have been relocated and there has also been an increase in soldiers at army bases. Together with her husband Rabbi Mendy, and their fellow Chabad of Eilat representatives, she does her part to bring comfort and support.
Chani Klein shares her perspective on the ravaging effects of the war from her corner in Eilat, Israel, where close to 60,000 refugees have been relocated and there has also been an increase in soldiers at army bases. Together with her husband Rabbi Mendy, and their fellow Chabad of Eilat representatives, she does her part to bring comfort and support.
What I Told 1,200 Jewish Students Last Shabbat
Be Abraham. Take ownership. Shatter the narrative. Don’t let hatred define you.
Be Abraham. Take ownership. Shatter the narrative. Don’t let hatred define you.
The Inner World of an IDF Soldier
How does this brave American-born IDF soldier maintain his faith, positivity and humanity? A soldier shares his story.
How does this brave American-born IDF soldier maintain his faith, positivity and humanity? A soldier shares his story.
By the Numbers
10 Chevra Kadisha Facts Every Jew Should Know
The volunteer service that gives honor to the deceased.
The volunteer service that gives honor to the deceased.
10 Questions: Take the Angels Quiz
From Lot's escape to Shabbat hymns: What do you know about angels?
From Lot's escape to Shabbat hymns: What do you know about angels?
Course
New Course Starting Soon: Red White and Jewish
This course explores the rich and diverse history of Judaism in America, from the arrival of the first Jewish settlers to the American colonies through to today’s thriving Jewish community. Over the span of four lessons, we’ll delve into the challenges, triumphs, and transformations that have shaped the American Jewish experience.
This course explores the rich and diverse history of Judaism in America, from the arrival of the first Jewish settlers to the American colonies through to today’s thriving Jewish community. Over the span of four lessons, we’ll delve into the challenges, triumphs, and transformations that have shaped the American Jewish experience.
Your Questions
Are Spouses Together in Heaven?
You’ll be with your spouse in heaven, but perhaps not in the way that you imagine.
You’ll be with your spouse in heaven, but perhaps not in the way that you imagine.
Hebrew Word of the Week
Video
The Questions Remain
An address after the tragic murder of wife and mother, Mrs. Pesha Leah Lapine: Everything that occurs in this world is by Divine plan; how much more so when a Jewish life is given in sanctification of G-d’s Name. But that doesn’t make the pain any easier to bear…
An address after the tragic murder of wife and mother, Mrs. Pesha Leah Lapine: Everything that occurs in this world is by Divine plan; how much more so when a Jewish life is given in sanctification of G-d’s Name. But that doesn’t make the pain any easier to bear…
Parshah
A Pillar of Salt
I read how Lot is saved and his wife turns into a pillar of salt. And I search to see my life in these words. I'd rather not see it, of course, as the connection is too intense, too real, too true
I read how Lot is saved and his wife turns into a pillar of salt. And I search to see my life in these words. I'd rather not see it, of course, as the connection is too intense, too real, too true
What to Do When Your Soul Runs Dry
Practical Insights on the Weekly Torah Portion from Rabbi Joshua B. Gordon.
Practical Insights on the Weekly Torah Portion from Rabbi Joshua B. Gordon.
Imagine two fierce legions who were always at war with one another, but when the king needed their services for his own battle, he made peace between them, so that both should carry out the orders of the king. Likewise, fire and water are hostile to each other, but when the time came to do war with Egypt.. "there was hail, and fire flaring up within the hail" (Exodus 9:24)
— Midrash Rabbah
Print Magazine
We all suffer a maddening delusion of being something separate from G‑d. The delusion of “I.”
We cannot heal it, because yes, we exist, for He created us.
We cannot live with it, because this chilling notion of otherness is a denial of the truth.
But we can resolve it in the act of learning Torah. In learning Torah, He...
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