ב"ה
Beshalach
10 Shevat
10 Shevat
This day, so relevant to every Jew in our generation, is surely a day for reflection, learning, prayer, positive resolutions and acts of loving-kindness.
This day, so relevant to every Jew in our generation, is surely a day for reflection, learning, prayer, positive resolutions and acts of loving-kindness.
Your Questions
Is the Tide Pod Challenge Kosher?
One common misconception is that if something is kosher, then it must be healthy to eat.
One common misconception is that if something is kosher, then it must be healthy to eat.
What Does "Heimish" Mean?
It's based on the Yiddish word heim, which means “home,” it describes things that are homey or familiar.
It's based on the Yiddish word heim, which means “home,” it describes things that are homey or familiar.
Essay
Why It's Okay That Free Will Is Paradoxical
Isn’t everything predetermined by the mechanics of the universe? I’m just a programmed machine; how can I be blamed for being what I am? Since G-d knows the future, what choice do we have in it?
Isn’t everything predetermined by the mechanics of the universe? I’m just a programmed machine; how can I be blamed for being what I am? Since G-d knows the future, what choice do we have in it?
Parshah
How Did the Parting of the Red Sea Happen?
The parting of the Red Sea was performed by G‑d after the Exodus. The Israelites walked on dry land, and Pharaoh and the Egyptians drowned.
The parting of the Red Sea was performed by G‑d after the Exodus. The Israelites walked on dry land, and Pharaoh and the Egyptians drowned.
Miriam's Well: Unravelling the Mystery
Why is the well called by Miriam’s name? And what happened to Miriam’s Well after the Jews entered the land of Israel?
Why is the well called by Miriam’s name? And what happened to Miriam’s Well after the Jews entered the land of Israel?
Women
A Little Change (and Faith) Keeps Life Exciting
When you get used to something, after a while you take it for granted. You don’t see the blessing in it or value it as much. It becomes less endearing
When you get used to something, after a while you take it for granted. You don’t see the blessing in it or value it as much. It becomes less endearing
Why Do People Say I’m So Ungrateful?
I’m ungrateful! At least that’s what my parents and friends tell me. They say I never appreciate anything anyone does for me, and that I’m always finding fault with everyone and everything.
I’m ungrateful! At least that’s what my parents and friends tell me. They say I never appreciate anything anyone does for me, and that I’m always finding fault with everyone and everything.
Jewish News
Mendel Morosov, 101, Personification of Chassidic History and Wit
Transmitted stories and wisdom from generations of Rebbes and Chassidim.
Transmitted stories and wisdom from generations of Rebbes and Chassidim.
‘Washington Post’ Highlights Santa Fe Rabbi’s Soviet-Era Inspiration
A focus on uniting people, after a family history of witnessing divisiveness.
A focus on uniting people, after a family history of witnessing divisiveness.
Story
The Chicken Farmer and the Man in the Bus Stop
Life on the farm was hard. The community remained painfully small, and there were few if any other young chassidic families for miles around.
Life on the farm was hard. The community remained painfully small, and there were few if any other young chassidic families for miles around.
Video
“America Is No Different”
In 1940, my father-in-law, the Rebbe, was miraculously saved from the Nazis and brought to the safe shores of America. Upon his arrival he declared: “America is not different;” he would continue all the activities to strengthen Judaism which he began overseas.
In 1940, my father-in-law, the Rebbe, was miraculously saved from the Nazis and brought to the safe shores of America. Upon his arrival he declared: “America is not different;” he would continue all the activities to strengthen Judaism which he began overseas.
Lifestyle
Prayer is called by [thirteen] names: cry, howl, groan, stricture, song, prostration, encounter, judgment, entreaty, standing, appeal and beseeching
— Midrash Rabbah on Deuteronomy 3:23; Sifri ibid.
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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