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Seasons of the Soul
The 15th of Av 2026
Our sages proclaimed the 15th of Av as one of the happiest days of the year, when Jewish maidens would go out to dance, hoping to attract fitting suitors.
Our sages proclaimed the 15th of Av as one of the happiest days of the year, when Jewish maidens would go out to dance, hoping to attract fitting suitors.
Of Holidays and Weddings
Examining the events that occurred on the 15th of Av, it seems that none of them—and even the combination of them all—seems to justify the establishment of a holiday that outshines all others!
Examining the events that occurred on the 15th of Av, it seems that none of them—and even the combination of them all—seems to justify the establishment of a holiday that outshines all others!
Video & Audio
My Eye and I
The moment that the eye sees something of itself, suddenly its function has deteriorated...
The moment that the eye sees something of itself, suddenly its function has deteriorated...
We Whined a Lot!
The Parshah report gets an exclusive interview with one of the original Jews who left Egypt and wandered through the desert
The Parshah report gets an exclusive interview with one of the original Jews who left Egypt and wandered through the desert
The Hero In You
The definition of greatness and heroism by Judaism is quite different than the way society today looks at them. What makes a hero? Who are your and your children’s heroes? Most importantly, how can you rise from a life of mediocrity and find that hero within?
The definition of greatness and heroism by Judaism is quite different than the way society today looks at them. What makes a hero? Who are your and your children’s heroes? Most importantly, how can you rise from a life of mediocrity and find that hero within?
"Science and Kabbalah" Trailer
Rabbi Asher Crispe hosts a series of special on-line lectures explaining the spiritual significance of the technological breakthroughs of our age.
Rabbi Asher Crispe hosts a series of special on-line lectures explaining the spiritual significance of the technological breakthroughs of our age.
Unified Field Theory
An understanding of G-d's Four-Letter Name offers a possible synthesis of two heretofore irreconcilable theories -- Quantum Theory and the Theory of Relativity.
An understanding of G-d's Four-Letter Name offers a possible synthesis of two heretofore irreconcilable theories -- Quantum Theory and the Theory of Relativity.
Av 15: Dancing in the Vineyards
The Talmud relates that on the 15th of Av and Yom Kippur, the eligible young men and women of Jerusalem would go out to the vineyards to find their prospective marriage partner. Why specifically these two days?
The Talmud relates that on the 15th of Av and Yom Kippur, the eligible young men and women of Jerusalem would go out to the vineyards to find their prospective marriage partner. Why specifically these two days?
Jewish Stories
The Blue Hats vs. The White Hat
As the sole support of six children, and in the middle of building our house, I couldn't afford any reduction in salary.
As the sole support of six children, and in the middle of building our house, I couldn't afford any reduction in salary.
The Ultimate Matchmaker
She took a thousand slaves and a thousand slave-girls, lined them up in two rows, and announced: "You marry him, and you marry her."
She took a thousand slaves and a thousand slave-girls, lined them up in two rows, and announced: "You marry him, and you marry her."
The Jewish ABC
A room full of five-year-olds in a Russian cheder learn a new way to read the Alef Bet
A room full of five-year-olds in a Russian cheder learn a new way to read the Alef Bet
A Short Story about a Long Life
He was standing by the side of the road speaking through the open window of my car. "From this moment on," I said to him, "every good deed I do will also be credited to your account..."
He was standing by the side of the road speaking through the open window of my car. "From this moment on," I said to him, "every good deed I do will also be credited to your account..."
Pockets Full of Faith
“We have many stories showing us the Baal Shem Tov’s power to perform miracles,” Rabbi DovBer pronounced. “For that, we don’t need this story . . .”
“We have many stories showing us the Baal Shem Tov’s power to perform miracles,” Rabbi DovBer pronounced. “For that, we don’t need this story . . .”
Chassidic Thought
Why Are You Here?
What you consider monotony, a burden, an obligation, may truly be your soul’s pot of gold...
What you consider monotony, a burden, an obligation, may truly be your soul’s pot of gold...
The Meaning of Making Money
If life is full of meaning, why am I spending it hustling other people for their money?
If life is full of meaning, why am I spending it hustling other people for their money?
Parshah
Careful What You Think!
What we have is a bunch of leaders who take special courses on how "not to say what you think, rather what is acceptable," and to "never ever verbalize your bigotry for there might be a secret recording device under your chair."
What we have is a bunch of leaders who take special courses on how "not to say what you think, rather what is acceptable," and to "never ever verbalize your bigotry for there might be a secret recording device under your chair."
Heads or Heels?
It’s the dull and ugly work that cultivates the lowest turf, dragging down the awareness of G‑d to the lowest plane and helping Him to fulfill His desire.
It’s the dull and ugly work that cultivates the lowest turf, dragging down the awareness of G‑d to the lowest plane and helping Him to fulfill His desire.
Born on Top of the Mountain
It is easy to feel that we own our achievements. Charity? It's my money! Gratitude? For what? This is all my work!
It is easy to feel that we own our achievements. Charity? It's my money! Gratitude? For what? This is all my work!
The Rhyme of No Reason
Our verse implies that our unconditional connection with G‑d is itself conditional! Can that be right?
Our verse implies that our unconditional connection with G‑d is itself conditional! Can that be right?
In a Nutshell
Moses describes Israel as a land flowing with milk and honey, describes the seven kinds of produce with which the land is blessed, and warns the nation about becoming haughty in the Promised Land.
Moses describes Israel as a land flowing with milk and honey, describes the seven kinds of produce with which the land is blessed, and warns the nation about becoming haughty in the Promised Land.
The Jewish Woman
The Circle and the Line
Two of the most basic of shapes, yet two extremely deep and complex ideas. Feminine and masculine. The circle and the line . . .
Two of the most basic of shapes, yet two extremely deep and complex ideas. Feminine and masculine. The circle and the line . . .
Family in Flight
I should have seen it coming when he wouldn’t drive to synagogue with us anymore, or eat at our favorite non-kosher restaurants. One minute, he was just our baseball-cap-sporting patriarch, watching videos with us on Saturday afternoon while we munched on gummy candy. The next minute, he was a bearded, kippah-wearing, Torah-quoting stranger…
I should have seen it coming when he wouldn’t drive to synagogue with us anymore, or eat at our favorite non-kosher restaurants. One minute, he was just our baseball-cap-sporting patriarch, watching videos with us on Saturday afternoon while we munched on gummy candy. The next minute, he was a bearded, kippah-wearing, Torah-quoting stranger…
Judaism
Keeping Out of Unethical Business
I found out that my business partner is planning on doing something that is possibly illegal, but in a way that avoids creating any liability for himself. Am I allowed to continue the partnership?
I found out that my business partner is planning on doing something that is possibly illegal, but in a way that avoids creating any liability for himself. Am I allowed to continue the partnership?
The Jewish Wedding Ring in Halachah
The ring plays a very important role in the wedding ceremony, serving as the object through which the betrothal is effected.
The ring plays a very important role in the wedding ceremony, serving as the object through which the betrothal is effected.
Living
Roving Rabbis Blog
Young Chabad emissaries share the experience of their summer assignments all over the world.
Young Chabad emissaries share the experience of their summer assignments all over the world.
What If Mommy Didn't Love You?
We all know that if children are deprived of certain vitamins during their formative years, such as Vitamins A, B or D, they suffer lifelong problems. Likewise, the lack of vitamin "L" – love – can create emotional handicaps.
We all know that if children are deprived of certain vitamins during their formative years, such as Vitamins A, B or D, they suffer lifelong problems. Likewise, the lack of vitamin "L" – love – can create emotional handicaps.
Mitzvahs & Traditions
Hachnasat Orchim: Hospitality
When the Roman emperor Julian ordered the establishment of hostels for transients in every city, he referred to the example of the Jews “in whose midst no stranger goes uncared for.”
When the Roman emperor Julian ordered the establishment of hostels for transients in every city, he referred to the example of the Jews “in whose midst no stranger goes uncared for.”
Laws of Reciting the Shema (Part II)
When one recites the Shema, he should do so tremulously, with concentration, reverence and awe, as people are wont to do when reading a new communication issued by the king.
When one recites the Shema, he should do so tremulously, with concentration, reverence and awe, as people are wont to do when reading a new communication issued by the king.
Jewish History
Biography of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson (1878-1944)
Discover the life and times of a humble giant who put his life on the line, refusing to be silenced the Stalinist regime.
Discover the life and times of a humble giant who put his life on the line, refusing to be silenced the Stalinist regime.
Everything is placed in pledge, and a net is spread over all the living. The store is open, the storekeeper extends credit, the account-book lies open, the hand writes, and all who wish to borrow may come and borrow. The collection-officers make their rounds every day and exact payment from man, with his knowledge and without his knowledge. Their case is well founded, the judgement is a judgement of truth, and ultimately, all is prepared for the feast.
— Rabbi Akiva (Ethics of the Fathers 3:16)
Print Magazine
Yom Kippur is described in many ways. One very poignant description is that it is “once in a year.”
You see, the human soul is also described in many ways, with five different names, each describing a deeper level of her being. The fifth, deepest level is called yechidah, which means “one and unique.” Yechidah is th...
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