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Do Jews Believe in Heaven or Reincarnation (or Both)?
Some think reincarnation is like repeating a year at school: while some souls graduate to the next world, others are sent right back down to rectify things.
Some think reincarnation is like repeating a year at school: while some souls graduate to the next world, others are sent right back down to rectify things.
Why Do Some Jews Not Say Eulogies?
A eulogy honors the deceased and celebrates all the beautiful deeds and qualities he or she possessed. Why is this not done in Chabad?
A eulogy honors the deceased and celebrates all the beautiful deeds and qualities he or she possessed. Why is this not done in Chabad?
By the Numbers
9 Jewish Works Written in Prison or Confinement
The Jewish people have never stopped studying Torah, regardless of whether we’ve lived in times of prosperity or persecution . . .
The Jewish people have never stopped studying Torah, regardless of whether we’ve lived in times of prosperity or persecution . . .
11 Facts About the Month of Tevet Every Jew Should Know
The 10th month on the Jewish calendar, Tevet occurs in the wintertime. In fact, the entire winter season is sometimes called Tekufat (season of) Tevet in Jewish tradition.
The 10th month on the Jewish calendar, Tevet occurs in the wintertime. In fact, the entire winter season is sometimes called Tekufat (season of) Tevet in Jewish tradition.
10 Things Your Jewish Coworker Wishes You Knew
If there is something I do that’s strange, or something you read about in the news that you don’t quite understand, just ask me.
If there is something I do that’s strange, or something you read about in the news that you don’t quite understand, just ask me.
Feature
5 Teves: The Prevailing Power of Holiness
In conventional thinking, a U.S. federal court isn’t where the 250-year journey of the Chassidic movement would find a climactic peak. Then again, what about Lubavitch is conventional?
In conventional thinking, a U.S. federal court isn’t where the 250-year journey of the Chassidic movement would find a climactic peak. Then again, what about Lubavitch is conventional?
The Smart Siddur App Suite Is on Sale
You've always wanted a great Siddur app ... an app that will speak your language, tell you what and when to say it and will provide you with timely prayer related information…
You've always wanted a great Siddur app ... an app that will speak your language, tell you what and when to say it and will provide you with timely prayer related information…
Parshah
What Was Joseph Thinking?
The story of Joseph and his brothers is confounding. What was Joseph’s agenda? Why did he devise this intricate plan that included framing his younger brother?
The story of Joseph and his brothers is confounding. What was Joseph’s agenda? Why did he devise this intricate plan that included framing his younger brother?
Video
Prison Reform Is a Jewish Value
Punitive incarceration robs people of their humanity and ability to be productive and live a meaningful life.
Punitive incarceration robs people of their humanity and ability to be productive and live a meaningful life.
What Every Jewish Community Needs
It is imperative that in every Jewish community a library be established – a place where books of Torah can be found — simple books for those with a basic knowledge of Judaism, as well as deeper ones for those at an advanced level of Torah study.
It is imperative that in every Jewish community a library be established – a place where books of Torah can be found — simple books for those with a basic knowledge of Judaism, as well as deeper ones for those at an advanced level of Torah study.
Jewish News
A Visit to Chicago’s Oldest Chabad Congregation
Founded in 1875, Anshei Lubavitch lives on in a kosher nursing home.
Founded in 1875, Anshei Lubavitch lives on in a kosher nursing home.
Women
The Myth of Doing and Having It All
We’re given a message through advertising and social media that you can or should do it all. We’re being sold that success is doing everything right, and, of course, doing all that as you appear beautiful and calm.
We’re given a message through advertising and social media that you can or should do it all. We’re being sold that success is doing everything right, and, of course, doing all that as you appear beautiful and calm.
My Life Is Oh-So Ordinary!
I can’t help feeling depressed and diminished when I read articles about great people and all they have accomplished.
I can’t help feeling depressed and diminished when I read articles about great people and all they have accomplished.
Story
The Wandering Storyteller
To each of his disciples Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov revealed his task in life, and one, who is the hero of our story, he instructed to become a wandering storyteller. “You will know when your mission is achieved,” the Besht added.
To each of his disciples Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov revealed his task in life, and one, who is the hero of our story, he instructed to become a wandering storyteller. “You will know when your mission is achieved,” the Besht added.
Two people who sit and exchange words of Torah, the Divine Presence rests amongst them
— Ethics of the Fathers 3:2:
Print Magazine
What is a mitzvah?
An act of uniting heaven and earth.
But heaven is spiritual and earth is material. To make spirit and matter one is impossible!
A creature of earth cannot make earth heaven. And a heavenly being cannot bring heaven to earth.
But for you, it is not impossible.
This mitzvah that I am commanding...
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