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Jewish History
The Archeology of Beit Shemesh and the Stories It Tells

From water cisterns, altars, homes, and battlefields, we gain a broad picture of Jewish life in war and peace.
What Is the Temple Mount?

Once home to both Holy Temples, it is the holiest place on earth.
Voices
What It's Like to Be a Religious Teen With OCD

For years I struggled with scrupulosity, believing what I was doing was correct and healthy. Then I got help.
From Tragedy to Triumph – a Grieved Mother Shares

This was not the first time that Devorie Kreiman had lost a child. She had already lost four children as babies and was well-versed in grief.
By the Numbers
5 Mini-Purims from Around the World

“Purim of the Curtains” and other topsy-turvy “Purims” you may never have heard of.
The Queen of Sheba in the Bible

Read some of the riddles she asked King Solomon during her famous visit to his court.
10 Questions:Take the Mordecai Quiz

Hero of the Jews—what do you know about him?
Hebrew Word of the Week
What Can the Hebrew Word for “Soul” Teach You?

Halachah For Life
What You Need to Know About Enjoying Wine, the Jewish Way

Wine has its own unique set of blessings and customs, as well as rules about who may handle it and with whom we drink.
Parshah
The Power of Blessings

The Freeman Files
What If I’m Not Sure I Believe In G-d?

Keeping your head, your heart, and your feet all on the same road.
Lifestyle
7 Traditional Purim Recipes That Aren't Hamantaschen

Discover exotic dishes from around the world, many of them playfully connected to various body parts of Haman, the Purim villain.
How can a person "walk after G-d", who is described as a "devouring fire"? But the meaning is to follow the ways of the Holy One. G-d clothes the naked; so should you, too, clothe the naked. G-d visits the sick; you, too, visit the sick. G-d comforts mourners; you, too, comfort mourners. G-d buries the dead; you, too, bury the dead.
— Talmud, Sotah 14a
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