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By the Numbers
9 Centuries-Old Synagogues in Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter that Are Still in Use

One is said to have been founded by Nachmanides in the 13th century.
10 Questions: Take the Tallit Quiz

Do you know the ins and outs of the Jewish prayer shawl? Take this quiz to find out.
13 Facts About Jewish Life in the Caribbean

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, our hearts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean Islands.
Your Questions
Kosher to Leave Negative Reviews Online?

There are times when not only are you allowed to leave a negative review, but it would be your obligation to do so.
What Exactly Did Abraham Serve His Guests?

Scriptures lists cream, milk, a calf, and some cakes. Or is there more to it?
The Freeman Files
What Is a Jew?

A Jew is anyone who was born of a Jewish mother, or has undergone conversion to Judaism according to halachah (Jewish law).
Halachah For Life
What You Need to Know About the Times for Each Prayer

Prayer in Jewish law is closely tied to the movements of the sun and the changing halachic hours of the day.
Podcasts
Divine Chemistry

A doctor of theoretical chemistry and professor at Boston University, Dr. Abrams opens up about how he found his way to Jewish observance and now paves the path for others to follow.
Voices
How (and Why) I Became a Rabbi at 75

The word “retirement” was never in the Rebbe’s lexicon.
Video
How to Pick the Right Rambam

In this episode of Torah Unboxed, we’re diving into the Rambam’s Mishnah Torah and Sefer Hamitzvot. What they are, why he wrote them, and why to learn it today. We showcase a variety of English editions to choose which option is best for you.
The Woman’s Miracle

The Midrash relates the miracles that G-d would perform for Sarah and Rebecca. A beautiful story highlighting the greatness of our matriarchs, it holds a poignant lesson for us today and the special role of a woman to bring G-d’s light into the home.
Lifestyle
Learning From the Rebbe
Our Newest Course Has Begun

Check out the first installment in which we learn the basics of the Rebbe's approach.
There are two general approaches in healing a bodily illness: a) to heal the particular organ or faculty that is defective, sick or weak; b) to strengthen the healthy organs and faculties so that they may overcome and heal the sick organ or faculty. The parallel in illnesses of the soul are the two approaches in service of G-d--teshuvah (repentence), and good deeds.
— Hayom Yom, Av 28