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The Inside Scoop on the Sanhedrin
Let’s explore the Jewish court system, from the ancient Sanhedrin to modern-day rabbinical courts.
Let’s explore the Jewish court system, from the ancient Sanhedrin to modern-day rabbinical courts.
What Does “Geshmak” Mean?
If your nephew has a geshmak in cooking, you can confidently tell him that the food he made was simply geshmak.
If your nephew has a geshmak in cooking, you can confidently tell him that the food he made was simply geshmak.
Moses on Addiction
Seven times the Torah warns the Jews who have left Egypt, “Quit it with the animal blood already!” To this second generation Moses says, “Be strong, and don’t consume blood.”
Seven times the Torah warns the Jews who have left Egypt, “Quit it with the animal blood already!” To this second generation Moses says, “Be strong, and don’t consume blood.”
By the Numbers
20 Amazing Converts to Judaism You Should Know
Throughout history the Jewish nation has been enriched by converts—upstanding men and women who opted to enter the covenant and become part of the Chosen Nation.
Throughout history the Jewish nation has been enriched by converts—upstanding men and women who opted to enter the covenant and become part of the Chosen Nation.
Parshah
Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue!
In Hebrew, the word tzedek, which means “justice,” also means “righteousness.” Perhaps the dual use of the word “justice” means that we cannot pursue “justice” without also being “righteous.”
In Hebrew, the word tzedek, which means “justice,” also means “righteousness.” Perhaps the dual use of the word “justice” means that we cannot pursue “justice” without also being “righteous.”
The Human Tree
A look at the various parts of the tree—roots, trunk, branches, leaves, fruit and seeds—and their corresponding elements within the human being
A look at the various parts of the tree—roots, trunk, branches, leaves, fruit and seeds—and their corresponding elements within the human being
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Why Specifically an Apple in Honey?
Discover a new twist on the age-old custom of dipping apples in honey on Rosh Hashanah.
Discover a new twist on the age-old custom of dipping apples in honey on Rosh Hashanah.
Is Your Body Your Property?
An analysis of the legal difference between ownership of property and the proprietary rights one has over one’s own body. We look particularly closely at laws in Maimonides’ Laws of The Sanhedrin. (Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 34, p. 106)
An analysis of the legal difference between ownership of property and the proprietary rights one has over one’s own body. We look particularly closely at laws in Maimonides’ Laws of The Sanhedrin. (Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 34, p. 106)
Women
The Path to Religion Is Bumpy and Lonely, Yet Beautiful
My husband is with me on this journey, and although we are different, we are now working together, as unique individuals with common goals.
My husband is with me on this journey, and although we are different, we are now working together, as unique individuals with common goals.
The Month of Elul
Elul Workbook
A handy tool for the serious Jew who wishes to come out of the month of Elul a changed person.
A handy tool for the serious Jew who wishes to come out of the month of Elul a changed person.
Lifestyle
What is an Alef? A dot above, a dot below, and a line in-between... The Alef of Torah is the 'Yud' above (G-d), a 'yud' below (the Jew), and a line of faith that joins them
— Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
Print Magazine
Yesterday, you were inspired.
Today, that is all gone.
And so, you are depressed.
But this is the way the system works: Everything begins with inspiration.
Then the inspiration steps aside
—to make room for you to do something with it.
For fire to become deeds.
Because inspiration without action is like a flame wit...
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