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Devarim

9 Av
Your Tisha B'Av Fact Sheet
Why do we mourn on Tisha b'Av? A historical overview and a digest of the day's laws.
When Tisha B’Av Is Observed on Sunday
On Shabbat, all public displays of mourning are strictly prohibited. This causes changes in many of the Tisha B’Av laws and customs.
When My Child Began Hitting . . .

We have a Father, and He loves us and adores us. He wants to give to us and shower us with blessing and goodness. But He does ask for something in return, and it’s for our own benefit: to be kind and respect one another.
Focus on Jerusalem
15 Jerusalem Facts Every Jew Should Know

15 fascinating facts about this enchanting city.
Your Questions
What Does "Kvell" Mean?

Nachas, joy from our children and grandchildren, is among the sweetest pleasures a Jew can hope for.
Why Avoid Danger During the 9 Days?

The reason for this is that it is an especially ominous time, as can be seen from the many tragedies that befell the Jewish people
Parshah
Rebuke to Reward

A commentary on the haftarah for Shabbat Chazon
An Easy Life Versus a Meaningful Life

You can’t move up the ladder by yearning for a life of ease. And so, while our forefathers and mothers didn’t have easy lives, they had profoundly meaningful and spiritual lives—lives that charted our very course and destiny, and whose qualities are embedded in our spiritual DNA.
Jewish News
Raised in the Congo, She Will Now Start Up Chabad in Ivory Coast

Couple determined to build Jewish life in West African nation.
Berlin Jewish High School Takes Top Honors in German Capital

Regents also recognize Hebrew as tested subject for the first time.
Video
Why Moses Translated the Torah to 70 Languages

Something Spiritual on Parshat Devarim
Every Home a Temple

The Torah calls the Jewish people “a kingdom of priests.” Here is what it means to you…
The Story Behind Shabbat Chazon
The inner meaning of the Shabbat before Tisha B'Av
Story
The Friday-Afternoon Blessing

Living as a downtrodden shell of her former self, Leah's blank eyes reflected the agony that gripped her heart.
Living
Easy Overnight Breakfast Oats

A fundamental principle of Chabad philosophy is that the mind - which by its innate nature1 rules over the heart - should subordinate the heart to G-d's service by utilizing the intellectualization, comprehension and profound contemplation of the greatness of the Creator
— Hayom Yom, Kislev 16
Print Magazine

You are Jacob. This is the story of your soul.

As Jacob journeyed from Beersheva to Haran, so your soul journeyed from the wellspring of all souls to this formidable world.

As Jacob made a vow as he departed, so too your soul made such a vow, Jacob’s vow. She said:

“If G-d will be with me and protect me on this journe...