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17 Facts Everyone Should Know About Hasidic Jews
Hasidism is a mystical movement that has sustained Judaism into the modern era. Peer under the broad black hat and learn what makes Hasidim tick.
Hasidism is a mystical movement that has sustained Judaism into the modern era. Peer under the broad black hat and learn what makes Hasidim tick.
Your Questions
Why Can't Jews Attend Church Funerals?
What’s the big deal about entering a non-Jewish place of worship to show respect?
What’s the big deal about entering a non-Jewish place of worship to show respect?
What Is a "Shtiebel"?
The shtiebel is a sort of synagogue, and it comes with its own color, character and cultural nuances.
The shtiebel is a sort of synagogue, and it comes with its own color, character and cultural nuances.
Video
New Course: The "Average" Jew
Welcome to the Tanya - a classic, Chassidic text, written 200 years ago, that turns all preconceived notions of what it means to be human upside down. Do we have one soul or two? What does it mean to be righteous? And are we supposed to take life seriously, or have a good time? Dive into this four part series and find out.
Welcome to the Tanya - a classic, Chassidic text, written 200 years ago, that turns all preconceived notions of what it means to be human upside down. Do we have one soul or two? What does it mean to be righteous? And are we supposed to take life seriously, or have a good time? Dive into this four part series and find out.
“My Father Made the Ultimate Sacrifice”
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, the Rebbe’s father, dedicated himself to the impossible task of providing true leadership to Soviet Jewry stuck in the USSR. He may have ended up paying for his efforts with his life, but his legacy has far outlived that of his oppressors.
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, the Rebbe’s father, dedicated himself to the impossible task of providing true leadership to Soviet Jewry stuck in the USSR. He may have ended up paying for his efforts with his life, but his legacy has far outlived that of his oppressors.
The Judaism of the Non-Religious Jew
For the mitzvah which I command you this day, it is not hidden from you, neither is it far off… Rather, the thing is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it.
For the mitzvah which I command you this day, it is not hidden from you, neither is it far off… Rather, the thing is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it.
Essay
Through the Garden, Over the River
The events surrounding the deaths of two Sages reveal their intellectual and spiritual compositions.
The events surrounding the deaths of two Sages reveal their intellectual and spiritual compositions.
A Chassidic Couple’s Path to Adoption
In spite of our investment in educational efforts, we couldn’t distract ourselves from yearning to have children of our own.
In spite of our investment in educational efforts, we couldn’t distract ourselves from yearning to have children of our own.
Parshah
When Love Grows From Fear
Many spirited debates have been held on the necessity of fearing the Almighty. Many feel that only love is needed, and associate fear as a negative emotion in relation to G-d.
Many spirited debates have been held on the necessity of fearing the Almighty. Many feel that only love is needed, and associate fear as a negative emotion in relation to G-d.
Listen, Really Listen
When we speak, we tell others who and what we are. But when we listen, we allow others to tell us who they are.
When we speak, we tell others who and what we are. But when we listen, we allow others to tell us who they are.
Jewish News
Holocaust Survivors’ Unexpected Mitzvah
Young students encourage elderly museum volunteers to don tefillin.
Young students encourage elderly museum volunteers to don tefillin.
ZBT Fraternity Praises Chabad for Worldwide Campus Efforts
Chabad rabbis and rebbetzins cited for strengthening Jewish student identity.
Chabad rabbis and rebbetzins cited for strengthening Jewish student identity.
Story
Childhood Memories From Dnepropetrovsk
The account of Dina Sharinov (1923-2009), a childhood neighbor of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak and Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson.
The account of Dina Sharinov (1923-2009), a childhood neighbor of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak and Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson.
Lifestyle
Our sages have said, "Words which come from the heart, enter the heart." It therefore follows that if you have failed to have a positive influence on your fellow, the fault lies not with him or her, but with yourself. Had you truly been sincere, your words would certainly have been effective.
— Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch (Hayom Yom, Iyar 26)
Print Magazine
People know Yom Kippur as a day of repentance and forgiveness. But Yom Kippur takes you far beyond that.
Because repentance means regretting who you’ve become. Yom Kippur is a day when you are embraced for who you truly are.
You are a pure, divine soul. Today, in that embrace, you experience the bond that divine soul ha...
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