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15 Facts About Rabbi Saadia Gaon
Head of the academy in Sura and prominent Jewish leader in the 10th century CE.
Head of the academy in Sura and prominent Jewish leader in the 10th century CE.
10 Questions: Take the Pharaoh Quiz
What do you know about the powerful leaders of ancient Egypt and their Jewish connections?
What do you know about the powerful leaders of ancient Egypt and their Jewish connections?
Your Questions
May a Non-Jew Display a Mezuzah?
Halachah is cautious about giving these sacred scrolls to non-Jews. There are several reasons why.
Halachah is cautious about giving these sacred scrolls to non-Jews. There are several reasons why.
Hebrew Word of the Week
Ordinary People, Extaordinary Stories
“Every Shabbat, I Host Dozens of IDF Soldiers at My Home"
Born in the Golan Heights, Batsheva Cohen was inspired by the teachings of Chabad. She established Chabad in downtown Chevron together with her husband Rabbi Danny, and literally "cooks for an army" as they host large groups of soldiers and civilians. Ever since the war, she's busier than ever servicing soldiers stationed near Chevron, and helping them to do more mitzvot.
Born in the Golan Heights, Batsheva Cohen was inspired by the teachings of Chabad. She established Chabad in downtown Chevron together with her husband Rabbi Danny, and literally "cooks for an army" as they host large groups of soldiers and civilians. Ever since the war, she's busier than ever servicing soldiers stationed near Chevron, and helping them to do more mitzvot.
Jewish News
Voices
Marking the Passing of Our Partner, Rabbi Yonah Avtzon
This Shabbat marks six years since the untimely passing of our dear friend and partner, Rabbi Yonah Avtzon, director of Sichos in English.
This Shabbat marks six years since the untimely passing of our dear friend and partner, Rabbi Yonah Avtzon, director of Sichos in English.
This Wrestling Champ Brings Tefillin to His Public High School
“Was I a Jew? Did I want to be one? Was I more of a wrestler, or more of a Jew? What’s good about being Jewish anyway?”
“Was I a Jew? Did I want to be one? Was I more of a wrestler, or more of a Jew? What’s good about being Jewish anyway?”
Parshah
Ten Ways to Destroy Your Life
Each of the 10 Plagues is another destructive trait for us to overcome and eradicate.
Each of the 10 Plagues is another destructive trait for us to overcome and eradicate.
My Exodus, Your Exodus
Why is change so difficult? Maybe because, often, we don't really want to change. Ancient Jewish texts describe this problem as a "Pharaoh Syndrome"...
Why is change so difficult? Maybe because, often, we don't really want to change. Ancient Jewish texts describe this problem as a "Pharaoh Syndrome"...
Video
Don't Wait for the Committee!
A person is allotted time on this planet appropriate to his life-mission.
A person is allotted time on this planet appropriate to his life-mission.
Story
A Match Made In Mockery
“But the magnate is a simple man, not a Torah scholar!” interjected the rabbi. “How can I allow this match to happen?”
“But the magnate is a simple man, not a Torah scholar!” interjected the rabbi. “How can I allow this match to happen?”
Such is the way of creation: first comes darkness, then light
— Talmud, Shabbat 77b
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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