ב"ה
Toldot 5766 - December 2, 2005
The Dwarf and the Giant
A nation held its breath as, week after week, the enemy sent steel ravens to claw at their skies, pieces of airplane hurtling earthwards together with the bombs. They had no choice but to win, and they did...
A nation held its breath as, week after week, the enemy sent steel ravens to claw at their skies, pieces of airplane hurtling earthwards together with the bombs. They had no choice but to win, and they did...
Parshah
Toldot in a Nutshell
After 20 childless years, Rebecca bears twins: Esau and Jacob. Esau prefers hunting; Jacob prefers Torah study. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of red lentil soup. Jacob deceives his father for his blessing, and flees to escape Esau’s wrath.
After 20 childless years, Rebecca bears twins: Esau and Jacob. Esau prefers hunting; Jacob prefers Torah study. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of red lentil soup. Jacob deceives his father for his blessing, and flees to escape Esau’s wrath.
Alejandra and the Rabbi
My name is Alejandra. I am Argentinian, 24 years old. I was born and raised as a Catholic. About two years ago I met a boy in a bar in Buenos Aires. I later found out that he was Jewish...
My name is Alejandra. I am Argentinian, 24 years old. I was born and raised as a Catholic. About two years ago I met a boy in a bar in Buenos Aires. I later found out that he was Jewish...
Acting Like a Two-Year-Old
Had each of the twenty-five of us totally lost our adult sanity? Were we enacting some kind of play or drama scene, or perhaps we were engaged in a psychology experiment?
Had each of the twenty-five of us totally lost our adult sanity? Were we enacting some kind of play or drama scene, or perhaps we were engaged in a psychology experiment?
Parenting
I'm Here Because I Care
Why is it that I can influence others, but I can't get through to my own children and grandchildren? Is there anything wrong with them or with me?
Why is it that I can influence others, but I can't get through to my own children and grandchildren? Is there anything wrong with them or with me?
Story
Finding Warmth
"What are you doing?" inquired a curious neighbor
"Removing the frost from my window," answered the man
"What are you doing?" inquired a curious neighbor
"Removing the frost from my window," answered the man
Seven things are concealed from man: the day of his death, the day of the Redemption, the absolute truth in a judgment; also, no man knows how he will earn a livelihood, what is in his neighbor's heart, what a woman is bearing, and when the wicked State [Rome] will fall.
— Midrash Rabbah
Print Magazine
A Jew entered the Alter Rebbe’s study and said, “Rebbe, I am a simple man. Please explain to me: What is this holiday of Shemini Atzeret?”
The Alter Rebbe held his head in his hands for a moment. Then he answered:
“For a long journey, you might make a concentrate of the food and drink you will need for the way. At every...
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