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Behar-Bechukotai
By the Numbers
8 Places in Europe Given Biblical Names by Jews
Invariably, we would give our new homeland a name from the Bible.
Invariably, we would give our new homeland a name from the Bible.
Lag BaOmer
What Is Lag BaOmer?
Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count, is a festive day on the Jewish calendar.
Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count, is a festive day on the Jewish calendar.
Halachah for Life
What You Need to Know About Blessings Before Eating
Making a blessing before eating is how we acknowledge the creator who provides us with the food; now that you know the why, read of the what and how
Making a blessing before eating is how we acknowledge the creator who provides us with the food; now that you know the why, read of the what and how
Your Questions
Does a Convert Sit Shiva for Non-Jewish Parents?
Jewish law is not just technical. It is sensitive to the human reality.
Jewish law is not just technical. It is sensitive to the human reality.
Voices
Parshah
The Humble Mountain Paradox
If G‑d wanted to teach us a lesson in humility, why give the Torah on a mountain in the first place? Wouldn’t a valley be a better representation of humility?
If G‑d wanted to teach us a lesson in humility, why give the Torah on a mountain in the first place? Wouldn’t a valley be a better representation of humility?
A person can be consoled over the dead, but not over the living.
— Midrash Rabbah
Print Magazine
When the Creator came to create the human being, Truth said, "Do not create him, for he is full of lies.
Kindness said, "Create him, for he will do acts of kindness."
What did the Creator do? He cast Truth earthward, and created the human being.
That is why it says, "Truth will sprout from the earth."
—Midrash Rabba
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