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
A shepherd went out to feed the king's flock, and the flock was abducted. When the shepherd sought to enter the royal palace, the king said to him: "If you come in now, what will people say? That it was you who have caused the flock to be carried off!" In the same way, G-d said to Moses: "Your greatness is that you have taken the 600,000 out of bondage. But you have buried them in the desert and you wish to bring into the Land a different generation! This being so, people will think that the generation of the desert have no share in the World to Come! No, better be beside them, and you shall in the time to come enter with them."
— Midrash Rabbah
Print Magazine
As a parent and a child, as siblings who remain bonded, as two young people in love, as in any marriage that stays alive—so we are with the One Above.
One chases, the other runs away. One runs away, the other chases in longing pursuit. One initiates, the other responds. The other initiates, the one responds.
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