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Ki Tisa

By the Numbers
11 Facts About Counting the Israelites in the Desert

Do you know how many times the Israelites were counted in the desert?
Twelve Tips for the Jew That Just Started Keeping Jewish

In case you're feeling overwhelmed, here's a hand to hold and a little guidance.
10 Questions: Take the Ishmael Quiz

A biblical character who was a father of nations, how much do you know about Ishmael? 
Your Questions
Hamsa in Judaism

This amulet of a hand, often with an open eye, is common in some Jewish circles. Is it kosher?
Hebrew Word of the Week
What Can the Hebrew Word for “Nature” Teach You?

Halachah for Life
What You Need to Know About Saturday Night (Motzoei Shabbat)

The evening following Shabbat has particular significance. It is associated with Prophet Elijah & the final Redemption.
Ordinary People; Extraordinary Stories
The Stock Exchange Doesn't Compare to Mothering

A conversation with a mother of five who manages to juggle the worlds of parenting, high-powered finance, and deep Chassidic spirituality.
Jewish News
Voices
Angels and Signs

“Yisrael! We have good news and bad news. Bad news: we’re way out of our four-block radius. Good news: we’re five minutes away from the one house that we were not planning on going to!”
Parshah
From the Golden Calf to the Silicon Chip

Life Lessons From the Parshah - Ki Tisa
Will the Real Leader Please Stand Up?

Where was the Jewish leadership during the sin of the Golden Calf? Why were they not able to stop the sinning before it got out of hand?
Video
Torah Light

How Purim emphasizes the feminine aspect of Torah, which was missing until then.
Story
Happy Are We

The chassid hurried through the streets of Karlin, heading to the home of Rabbi Aharon. Suddenly a Russian policeman stood before him, blocking his path. Immediately the chassid’s hands were bound . . .
Lifestyle
"Although a fire descended from heaven upon the Altar, it is a mitzvah to add to it a humanly produced fire" (Talmud, Eruvin 63a, as per Leviticus 6). This rule applies to all areas of life: the gifts of life are bestowed upon us from Above, yet it is G-d's desire that we add to them the product of our own initiative.
— The Chassidic Masters