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Why Jews Study Torah
Torah, G-d's instruction manual for life, allows every Jew to rise above the day-to-day and connect to our heritage, our souls, and our Creator.
Torah, G-d's instruction manual for life, allows every Jew to rise above the day-to-day and connect to our heritage, our souls, and our Creator.
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Thanksgiving and Prayers
Join us in praying that the returnees quickly recover from the physical and emotional trauma they have suffered.
Join us in praying that the returnees quickly recover from the physical and emotional trauma they have suffered.
New Course
Hymn & Her
The Song of Songs is truly a beautiful story, but does this romantic rollercoaster of love really belong in the Bible? According to the great sage Rabbi Akiva, not only does it belong - but it is the holiest of all the books! In this course, we will look at it through three distinct prisms. One, the literal interpretation. Two, the historical interpretation which celebrates the connection between G-d and the Jewish people, and third, the mystical interpretation, which connects the individual soul with G-d. Roses and chocolate sold separately.
The Song of Songs is truly a beautiful story, but does this romantic rollercoaster of love really belong in the Bible? According to the great sage Rabbi Akiva, not only does it belong - but it is the holiest of all the books! In this course, we will look at it through three distinct prisms. One, the literal interpretation. Two, the historical interpretation which celebrates the connection between G-d and the Jewish people, and third, the mystical interpretation, which connects the individual soul with G-d. Roses and chocolate sold separately.
By the Numbers
11 Unique Ways Jews Inaugurate Their Leaders
From kings and High Priests to rabbis and communal leaders, here’s a curious look at the unique ways Jewish inaugurations have been marked throughout history.
From kings and High Priests to rabbis and communal leaders, here’s a curious look at the unique ways Jewish inaugurations have been marked throughout history.
15 Facts You Should Know About Moses’ Staff
One of the most iconic symbols in the story of the Exodus, used to unleash the plagues and split the sea.
One of the most iconic symbols in the story of the Exodus, used to unleash the plagues and split the sea.
10 Questions: Take the Basics of Judaism Quiz
Do you know when Shabbat begins and who the Patriarchs are?
Do you know when Shabbat begins and who the Patriarchs are?
8 Ways to Get Your Teen to Cooperate
How can I turn my lazy, self-centered youngster into a responsible and caring member of this household?
How can I turn my lazy, self-centered youngster into a responsible and caring member of this household?
Ordinary People; Extraordinary Stories
I Never Dreamed I'd Convert
This amazing convert shares how Chassidic philosophy took her to a place she never even imagined existed.
This amazing convert shares how Chassidic philosophy took her to a place she never even imagined existed.
Parshah
Did the Egyptians Actually Practice Magic?
The plain reading of the text certainly implies that they did.
The plain reading of the text certainly implies that they did.
Why We Need to Suffer
Great revelation comes through great suffering. The greater the toil, the greater the accomplishment.
Great revelation comes through great suffering. The greater the toil, the greater the accomplishment.
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How the Alter Rebbe Gave Away His Dowry to Jewish Farmers
When the match was proposed between the Alter Rebbe, the founder of Chabad Lubavitch, and Shterna, the daughter of one of the wealthiest Jews of his day, the Alter Rebbe set a tough precondition: His dowry was to be used to help settle poor Jews on the land, and help them earn a livelihood.
When the match was proposed between the Alter Rebbe, the founder of Chabad Lubavitch, and Shterna, the daughter of one of the wealthiest Jews of his day, the Alter Rebbe set a tough precondition: His dowry was to be used to help settle poor Jews on the land, and help them earn a livelihood.
Is Weeping a Sign of Weakness?
A young trauma survivor shared his struggles with the Rebbe and finally allowed himself to grieve.
A young trauma survivor shared his struggles with the Rebbe and finally allowed himself to grieve.
History
The Teacher and the Russian Minister of Printing and Censorship
As they walked, a well-dressed man approached them and asked the teacher from Mogilev, “Do you recognize me?”
As they walked, a well-dressed man approached them and asked the teacher from Mogilev, “Do you recognize me?”
Seventy sages translated the Torah into Greek for King Ptolemy. That day was as difficult for the people of Israel as the day on which the [Golden] Calf was made; for the Torah could not be properly translated
— Talmud, tractate Sefer Torah 1:8
Print Magazine
Yom Kippur is described in many ways. One very poignant description is that it is “once in a year.”
You see, the human soul is also described in many ways, with five different names, each describing a deeper level of her being. The fifth, deepest level is called yechidah, which means “one and unique.” Yechidah is th...
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