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.
Lifestyle
G-d's words to Adam, "Where are you?" (Genesis 3:9) is G‑d's call to every man, every moment of time. Where are you in the world? -- G‑d calls -- What have you accomplished? You have been allotted a certain number of days, hours, and minutes in which to fulfill your mission in life. You have lived so many years and so many days, hours and minutes. Where are you? What have you achieved?
— Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
Print Magazine
All of Jewish philosophy is but an attempt to fit inside the human mind that which is contained within the heart of a simple Jew.
It will never fit.
But you must learn, contemplate, and ponder with your mind, nevertheless. Perhaps, once aware of its inadequacy, your mind will awaken the heart from its slumber.
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