ב"ה
Devarim
Seasons of the Soul
Tisha B’Av and the 3 Weeks 2026
The “Three Weeks” and Tisha B’Av are designated as a time of mourning over the destruction of the Holy Temple and the galut (exile).
The “Three Weeks” and Tisha B’Av are designated as a time of mourning over the destruction of the Holy Temple and the galut (exile).
Shabbat of Vision
On the Shabbat before the Ninth of Av, we are granted a vision of the third Temple. But what is the point of this vision, if we do not experience it consciously? And what exactly is it that we see?
On the Shabbat before the Ninth of Av, we are granted a vision of the third Temple. But what is the point of this vision, if we do not experience it consciously? And what exactly is it that we see?
A Timely Yahrtzeit
What is so remarkable about the timing of Aaron's yahrtzeit that it merits explicit mention in the Torah?
What is so remarkable about the timing of Aaron's yahrtzeit that it merits explicit mention in the Torah?
Parshah
Benefit of the Doubt
Moses spoke to Israel of their failings. When Moses spoke to G-d, however, he related only the virtues of the Jewish people and argued on their behalf, no matter what they did wrong...
Moses spoke to Israel of their failings. When Moses spoke to G-d, however, he related only the virtues of the Jewish people and argued on their behalf, no matter what they did wrong...
Ever Thought That G‑d Hates You?
How often does this play out in our lives. Life is disappointing or frightening, and we immediately point the finger at G‑d: You hate me, even though I have nothing against You!
How often does this play out in our lives. Life is disappointing or frightening, and we immediately point the finger at G‑d: You hate me, even though I have nothing against You!
Tell Us Your Story
Sitting on Papa's or Grandma's lap eating cookies and sipping milk while listening to stories of a world bygone is the glue that cements the link of generations.
Sitting on Papa's or Grandma's lap eating cookies and sipping milk while listening to stories of a world bygone is the glue that cements the link of generations.
Beating Around the Bush
What’s puzzling here is the veiled way in which Moses chose to reproach his people. How out of character for a man whose hallmark was clarity and truth! Does not allusion leave room for confusion?
What’s puzzling here is the veiled way in which Moses chose to reproach his people. How out of character for a man whose hallmark was clarity and truth! Does not allusion leave room for confusion?
Our Dialogue With G-d
The second level emerges when Torah becomes not just an acquisition of knowledge and a subject-object encounter—an “I” facing “it”—but a personal meeting place, an “I” facing “you,” or better yet, a “we” relationship . . .
The second level emerges when Torah becomes not just an acquisition of knowledge and a subject-object encounter—an “I” facing “it”—but a personal meeting place, an “I” facing “you,” or better yet, a “we” relationship . . .
Hearing G-d's Word - Devarim
Some wonder why the same thought that we had come across in our religious studies couldn't help us overcome our alcoholism, but when heard spoken by another alcoholic, had a profound effect...
Some wonder why the same thought that we had come across in our religious studies couldn't help us overcome our alcoholism, but when heard spoken by another alcoholic, had a profound effect...
Parshah In a Nutshell
For thirty-seven days Moses talks: recalling, reminding, rebuking, warning, promising; about the revelation at Sinai and their journeys through the desert, about spies and wars and victories and the Land, and what it’s like to serve as a leader of G‑d’s chosen people.
For thirty-seven days Moses talks: recalling, reminding, rebuking, warning, promising; about the revelation at Sinai and their journeys through the desert, about spies and wars and victories and the Land, and what it’s like to serve as a leader of G‑d’s chosen people.
Living
Survivors Reunite After Fifty Years
“Young fellow, were you in Dachau during the war? Were you in Camp #4?” “Yes,” I replied to both questions.
“Young fellow, were you in Dachau during the war? Were you in Camp #4?” “Yes,” I replied to both questions.
Should We Tell the Kids?
Although children aren't stupid, this doesn't mean that they are able to properly digest and process all of the circumstances of their young lives...
Although children aren't stupid, this doesn't mean that they are able to properly digest and process all of the circumstances of their young lives...
Dealing With Attention-Seeking Kids
Your child’s frustration is not because of things he cannot tell you, but because he has learned by observation that this “act” of frustration will keep you engaged.
Your child’s frustration is not because of things he cannot tell you, but because he has learned by observation that this “act” of frustration will keep you engaged.
Shabbat Colors
For 6 days we work within the mundane world, faced with challenges and shades of gray...
For 6 days we work within the mundane world, faced with challenges and shades of gray...
Jewish Stories
The Holy Beggars of Safed
Like any small town, Safed has a few professional beggars. None of them are drunkards, thank G-d, or homeless, G-d forbid. They just beg for a living. It’s their job, and they work hard at it. They keep regular hours, and each has his own territory.
Like any small town, Safed has a few professional beggars. None of them are drunkards, thank G-d, or homeless, G-d forbid. They just beg for a living. It’s their job, and they work hard at it. They keep regular hours, and each has his own territory.
Who Was Rashi?
Every little child in 'Cheder' knows the name. But who was Rashi? When did he live? Where did he live? How did he live?
Every little child in 'Cheder' knows the name. But who was Rashi? When did he live? Where did he live? How did he live?
Chassidic Thought
Where the Evil Things Are
If you have ever wondered "why," you are indubitably not the first, and certainly not the last. This question has tortured man since the beginning of time. But just like your mother shushed you when you were a child, G‑d is hushing you now...
If you have ever wondered "why," you are indubitably not the first, and certainly not the last. This question has tortured man since the beginning of time. But just like your mother shushed you when you were a child, G‑d is hushing you now...
The Thirteen Principles of Jewish Faith
A summary of Maimonides' "Thirteen Principles," widely accepted as the authoritative articulation of the fundamentals of the Jewish Faith.
A summary of Maimonides' "Thirteen Principles," widely accepted as the authoritative articulation of the fundamentals of the Jewish Faith.
Rashi's Method of Biblical Commentary
Rashi did not receive the Torah from G-d at Sinai, nor was he revered as a prophet. Yet 900 years after his passing, we still seek the weekly guidance and inspiration from Rashi’s commentary. What was his secret? And how has the Rebbe revolutionized the study of this ancient work?
Rashi did not receive the Torah from G-d at Sinai, nor was he revered as a prophet. Yet 900 years after his passing, we still seek the weekly guidance and inspiration from Rashi’s commentary. What was his secret? And how has the Rebbe revolutionized the study of this ancient work?
The Jewish Woman
Visualizing Our Reality
Thirty-six degrees Celsius. Day after day, morning after morning. It stays the same. I can't tell you how much I want it to change. To go up. A rise in temperature would be a sign that I ovulated which would mean that maybe, just maybe I could be pregnant again...
Thirty-six degrees Celsius. Day after day, morning after morning. It stays the same. I can't tell you how much I want it to change. To go up. A rise in temperature would be a sign that I ovulated which would mean that maybe, just maybe I could be pregnant again...
Visiting the Past, Looking to the Future
I didn't realize the number of soldiers who died here, nor did I comprehend how young they were. I found myself having trouble breathing a lot of the time...
I didn't realize the number of soldiers who died here, nor did I comprehend how young they were. I found myself having trouble breathing a lot of the time...
Recipes for the Nine Days
Fish, dairy, vegetarian and vegan recipes for the Nine Days, when we abstain from eating meat and chicken.
Fish, dairy, vegetarian and vegan recipes for the Nine Days, when we abstain from eating meat and chicken.
Send Homesickness Packing This Summer
It's a situation as sticky as a freshly roasted marshmallow. Your child, who's been looking forward to attending overnight camp since you signed her up this fall, suddenly develops a case of cold feet...
It's a situation as sticky as a freshly roasted marshmallow. Your child, who's been looking forward to attending overnight camp since you signed her up this fall, suddenly develops a case of cold feet...
Mitzvahs & Traditions
Who Is Obligated in Pidyon Haben?
A baby boy needs to be redeemed by his father if he is the firstborn and he was born to Israelite parents. Let's look at what each of these means in detail...
A baby boy needs to be redeemed by his father if he is the firstborn and he was born to Israelite parents. Let's look at what each of these means in detail...
No man can touch the livelihood destined for his fellow
— Talmud, Yoma 38b
Print Magazine
G‑d doesn’t need you to report on the dirt in His world.
He sent you here to search out the jewels hidden in the mud, clean them and polish them until they shine.
And when you bring them to Him, the angels make a crown of them for Him, saying, “Look what Your children have made for You out of the mud!”
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