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Why Is There a Chair for Elijah at a Brit Milah (Circumcision)?
During the period when the nation of Israel was split into two kingdoms, Elijah the prophet had a showdown at Mt. Carmel with 450 false prophets of the Baal idol . . .
During the period when the nation of Israel was split into two kingdoms, Elijah the prophet had a showdown at Mt. Carmel with 450 false prophets of the Baal idol . . .
Why Get Married?
Marriage has been getting a bad rap lately, and it’s entirely unjustified. Decades of studies on human wellbeing provide the same conclusions consistently . . .
Marriage has been getting a bad rap lately, and it’s entirely unjustified. Decades of studies on human wellbeing provide the same conclusions consistently . . .
Am I Too Good to Get Married?
A righteous person always sees the good in others. A self-righteous person can’t get over their own goodness.
A righteous person always sees the good in others. A self-righteous person can’t get over their own goodness.
Parshah
The History of Monotheism
The respective roles of faith and intellect in Abraham’s discovery of the truth of the one G-d.
The respective roles of faith and intellect in Abraham’s discovery of the truth of the one G-d.
It’s Tough to Find G-d During Tough Times
Do life’s hardships overwhelm you and make you feel disconnected from G‑d?
Do life’s hardships overwhelm you and make you feel disconnected from G‑d?
Abductions in the Torah
The women in Abraham’s family were abducted (or nearly abducted) no less than four times . . .
The women in Abraham’s family were abducted (or nearly abducted) no less than four times . . .
Story
Why the Rabbi Went to Prison
G-d had arranged for him to be in prison so that he could better appreciate the value of the work he did raising funds for redeeming Jewish prisoners.
G-d had arranged for him to be in prison so that he could better appreciate the value of the work he did raising funds for redeeming Jewish prisoners.
The Mystery Man in the Thieves’ Den
It was winter, and as they set out on their journey, snow began to fall, and strong winds pushed them from the snow-covered road.
It was winter, and as they set out on their journey, snow began to fall, and strong winds pushed them from the snow-covered road.
Voices
Why, Oh Why, Oh Why? My Inquisitive Journey to Mitzvot
I decided that whatever was done in my husband’s home to yield such strength, we would do in ours. So when he said, “I want to keep kosher and Shabbat”—traditions many European Jews keep—I replied, “Show me what to do.”
I decided that whatever was done in my husband’s home to yield such strength, we would do in ours. So when he said, “I want to keep kosher and Shabbat”—traditions many European Jews keep—I replied, “Show me what to do.”
Lifestyle
Jewish News
Rivka Korf, 75, Helped Inspire and Grow Judaism in Florida
She served as a Chabad emissary in the Miami area for nearly 60 years.
She served as a Chabad emissary in the Miami area for nearly 60 years.
Nechamah Tzipah Goodman, 95, a Pioneer in Jewish Education in America
A tower of humble strength, she focused on helping and serving others.
A tower of humble strength, she focused on helping and serving others.
Communal Shabbat Dinners for Hundreds Recovering From California Fires
Comfort and companionship in Sonoma and Napa, as residents brace for the long road ahead.
Comfort and companionship in Sonoma and Napa, as residents brace for the long road ahead.
An ox was once being led to sacrifice, but would not budge. A poor man came along with a bundle of endive in his hand. He held it out towards the ox, which ate it... and then allowed itself to be led to sacrifice. In a dream it was revealed to the owner of the ox: "The poor man's sacrifice superceded yours."
— Midrash Rabbah
Print Magazine
On the outside, Torah is water. On the inside, it is fire.
The text, the instructions, the practical side of Torah--that is water.
People come to water. When they are thirsty, they gather around.
But what if you have no thirst for Torah? What if you find the water cold? What if dos and don’ts don’t excite you?
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