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Matot Massei

By the Numbers
14 Facts About the Forgotten Jews of Afghanistan

Afghanistan today hardly seems a place for a Jew to call home, yet for hundreds of years it hosted a large, flourishing Jewish community.
10 Questions: Take the Little-Known Jewish Cultures Quiz

How many of these are you familiar with?
Your Questions
Parshah
When G-d Said: Do This, Then You Will Die

G‑d commanded Moses to wage battle against the Midianites, after which he would pass away. But when it came time for Moses to forward the commandment to the Jewish people, the instruction went through some editing . . .
History
Proofs of Jewish Life From First-Temple-Era Jerusalem

A small sampling of archeological findings from the First Temple period.
Learning From the Rebbe
Lifestyle
How to Make Sabich Pita Sandwiches at Home

Sabich is a popular pita sandwich in Israel, brought there by Iraqi immigrants.
A person must seek out a spiritual livelihood with all the intensity of his strength, just as he seeks a material livelihood.
— Hayom Yom, Cheshvan 14
Print Magazine

G‑d did not give you light that you may hold it up in the middle of the day.

When you are given light it is in order to accomplish something, to do something difficult and novel.

Go take your light into the dark places and transform them that they may also shine!

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