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Acharei-Kedoshim
By the Numbers
16 Facts About the Jews of Iraq
It was once home to one of the oldest and most influential Jewish communities in the world—second only to the Land of Israel.
It was once home to one of the oldest and most influential Jewish communities in the world—second only to the Land of Israel.
10 Questions: Take the Jewish Symbols Quiz
Do you know which mitzvah was often depicted on ancient Jewish coins?
Do you know which mitzvah was often depicted on ancient Jewish coins?
Your Questions
Why the Big Deal About the Death of Rabbi Akiva’s Students?
Why do we make such a big deal about this tragedy in particular?
Why do we make such a big deal about this tragedy in particular?
What Does the Name Ilan Mean?
Some have suggested that his name would perhaps be most appropriate for a boy born around the holiday of 15 Shevat.
Some have suggested that his name would perhaps be most appropriate for a boy born around the holiday of 15 Shevat.
Parshah
What I Realized When I Was Diagnosed With ALS
It is unbelievable how small and petty differences drive us apart.
It is unbelievable how small and petty differences drive us apart.
Why the Prohibition Against Consuming Blood?
The Torah contains no fewer than six mentions of the prohibition against consuming blood.
The Torah contains no fewer than six mentions of the prohibition against consuming blood.
Halachah for Life
What You Need to Know About Visiting the Sick
More than just showing care. The Talmud says that a visitor can actually take away 1/60th of the illness.
More than just showing care. The Talmud says that a visitor can actually take away 1/60th of the illness.
Podcasts
Everything Jewish You Need to Know This Week
In today’s episode, we’re thinking about pink elephants, stealing souls, and hopefully not eating a guy; it’s time for your jewish week.
In today’s episode, we’re thinking about pink elephants, stealing souls, and hopefully not eating a guy; it’s time for your jewish week.
Iron Dome to Everyday Miracles
Ari Sachar shares his journey as a rocket scientist and proud Jew, revealing the hidden miracles in both life and faith.
Ari Sachar shares his journey as a rocket scientist and proud Jew, revealing the hidden miracles in both life and faith.
Is Marriage Supposed to Be Fun?
What does true fun mean to you, and how far would you go to chase the ultimate experience? Join us as we sit down with Rabbi Raleigh Resnick, a dynamic and sought-after teacher and communicator, who lectures across the U.S. and abroad. With his charisma, wisdom, and musical talent he serves as the spiritual leader of the Tri Valley's Jewish community.
What does true fun mean to you, and how far would you go to chase the ultimate experience? Join us as we sit down with Rabbi Raleigh Resnick, a dynamic and sought-after teacher and communicator, who lectures across the U.S. and abroad. With his charisma, wisdom, and musical talent he serves as the spiritual leader of the Tri Valley's Jewish community.
The Need for Unity
Deep down, our brains are wired to feel connected. And when we don’t, the dissonance is real and often painful.
Deep down, our brains are wired to feel connected. And when we don’t, the dissonance is real and often painful.
Video
Dressed for Redemption
After a full 210 years, the Jewish women did not emulate the behaviors and styles of the Egyptians.
After a full 210 years, the Jewish women did not emulate the behaviors and styles of the Egyptians.
The Freeman Files
Bernie
I learned the best strategy to deal with Bernie: avoid eye contact. Any recognition of his presence was due to invite another frenzied round of lectures, yelling, sobbing, hand-waving, stomping and door-slamming...
I learned the best strategy to deal with Bernie: avoid eye contact. Any recognition of his presence was due to invite another frenzied round of lectures, yelling, sobbing, hand-waving, stomping and door-slamming...
Project Purpose
Jewish News
Lifestyle
Throw a branch into the air, and it will fall back on its root
— Midrash Rabbah on Genesis 21:21
Print Magazine
Blind faith believes that which it is told, because it wants to believe.
Intellect believes that which it understands, because it wants to attain understanding.
Wisdom believes that which is true, because it is true.
Wisdom doesn’t have to fit that which some self-serving faith wishes to believe. Neither does it await...
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