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Chayei Sarah

By the Numbers
Jonah in the Bible

The protagonist in the famous biblical story in which he is thrown off a storm-tossed ship and swallowed by a fish.
10 Questions: Take the Sarah Quiz

Test your knowledge of this matriarch. 
Four Moments From Last Weekend That Will Make You Feel Jewish Pride!

A glimpse into the annual Chabad on Campus Shabbaton.
Your Questions
Why Aren’t Shellfish Kosher?

Shellfish do not have kosher signs. But what if they did?
Ordinary People; Extraordinary Stories
Toward My Meaningful Life

A longtime expositor of the Rebbe's teachings, and author of Toward a Meaningful Life, Rabbi Simon Jacobson shares how he overcame his early skepticism and found his own calling in life.
Video
What Is Moshiach?

The messianic era is central to Jewish belief, but few people actually understand it. Here is what the Jewish texts have to say.
Be a Lamplighter

When a chassid asked the Rebbe Rashab, “What is a chassid?” the Rebbe Rashab answered him, “A chassid is a lamplighter.” He has an obligation to ignite the spark in his fellow Jew’s G-dly soul.
The Rebbe, the Artist and the Phoenix
When Jacques Lipchitz, a world-renowned sculptor, left an unfinished work, his wife was unsure of how to proceed. The Rebbe's wisdom empowered her.
Halachah for Life
What You Need to Know About Kosher at Work

With a bit of planning and some cooperation, you should be able to make things work.
Voices
Sammy Harari: A Humble Hero Who Lived with Joy and Integrity

Sammy loved every Jew and he loved the Land of Israel.
Guy Shabtay, a Jewish Hero in Indiana and Southern Lebanon

Though Guy’s life was tragically cut short, his legacy continues to live on in the countless people he touched.
Letters of Light
Essay
Humility & Happiness

We may be somewhat surprised to discover that not only is there no conflict between the two, but in truth happiness and humility make a marvelous pair.
Friday Night in the Psych Ward

For Kiddush, I need access to grape juice. I have to go to the kitchen and ask the staff for my special “ritual juice,” which is reserved for me behind the counter as the glass bottle is unsafe for the ward.
Lifestyle
The ultimate knowledge is to know that we cannot know You
— R. Yosef Albo
Print Magazine

A woman’s influence is different from a man’s. A man needs to conquer, to vanquish an opponent. Therefore, his victory is often superficial—he may get the other guy to nod his head, but not to surrender his heart.

A woman is able to reach inside a man, so he may not even recognize her influence. He feels as though this w...