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Marriage Questions
Why Does a Jewish Bride Wear a Veil on Her Face?
The Mishnah (completed in the second century) records the custom of some Jewish brides to wear a veil.
The Mishnah (completed in the second century) records the custom of some Jewish brides to wear a veil.
Should I Attend the Wedding of a Friend Who Snubbed Me?
After all these years of spurning my friendship when I was begging to see her, why should I even go?
After all these years of spurning my friendship when I was begging to see her, why should I even go?
Essay
An Interview With a Solar Eclipse Engineer
Whoever knew the job could be this complex—and exasperating?
Whoever knew the job could be this complex—and exasperating?
12 Blessings You May Not Know Exist
Reciting a blessing allows us to infuse a seemingly mundane activity with holiness.
Reciting a blessing allows us to infuse a seemingly mundane activity with holiness.
Video
Seven Historical Events on the 15th of Av
Throughout our history, this day has been one of celebration and joy. Here is why.
Throughout our history, this day has been one of celebration and joy. Here is why.
No Free Rides
The Shema contains fundamental beliefs about G‑d, Torah and mitzvot. But much of the second paragraph repeats the first. Why the need for this repetition?
The Shema contains fundamental beliefs about G‑d, Torah and mitzvot. But much of the second paragraph repeats the first. Why the need for this repetition?
On the Calendar
20 Av: Yartzeit of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson
A mystic and scholar, he wrote commentaries on the most esoteric texts. As rabbi of a major Ukrainian city, he struggled valiantly to strengthen Judaism, in spite of Soviet intimidation.
A mystic and scholar, he wrote commentaries on the most esoteric texts. As rabbi of a major Ukrainian city, he struggled valiantly to strengthen Judaism, in spite of Soviet intimidation.
Parshah
Habitude of Gratitude: Grace After Meals
When we awaken in the morning, we express words of gratitude, before and after we eat, once again gratitude. Before we go to sleep, some more gratitude.
When we awaken in the morning, we express words of gratitude, before and after we eat, once again gratitude. Before we go to sleep, some more gratitude.
Women
The Soulful Tune that Awakens
My soul is awakened, as if it could hear someone calling its name. It stirs slowly at first and then begins to become fully alive, as if it finally has a purpose.
My soul is awakened, as if it could hear someone calling its name. It stirs slowly at first and then begins to become fully alive, as if it finally has a purpose.
Story
The Miser and the Dead Man
The time came when Pinchas no longer felt comfortable living in the Jewish community, and he moved to the other side of town where he built himself a large, well-guarded mansion.
The time came when Pinchas no longer felt comfortable living in the Jewish community, and he moved to the other side of town where he built himself a large, well-guarded mansion.
Lifestyle
Jewish News
The Calabria Etrog: A Centuries-Old Tradition
For Chabad Chassidim, there is a centuries-old connection and no second choice.
For Chabad Chassidim, there is a centuries-old connection and no second choice.
Rabbinical Student’s Vision Yields 300 Pairs of Glasses for Kids in Nigeria
New York City store partners with Chabad in Africa.
New York City store partners with Chabad in Africa.
G-d acquired five acquisitions in His world: the Torah is one aquisition, the heavens and the earth is one aquisition, Abraham is one aquisition, the people of Israel is one aquisition, and the Holy Temple is one aquisition
— Ethics of Fathers, 6:10
Print Magazine
Don’t waste a good sin.
“All that G‑d does is good, even the wicked person on the day of his wickedness.” (Proverbs 16:4)
Why did a G‑d who hates evil create a world where evil can take charge of a human being?
Only so that this human being would be driven yet higher than could ever be reached without sin.
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