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The Story of Isaiah in the Bible
A scion of the royal Davidic dynasty, Isaiah became one of the preeminent prophets of Israel during the first Jewish commonwealth.
A scion of the royal Davidic dynasty, Isaiah became one of the preeminent prophets of Israel during the first Jewish commonwealth.
Why Do We Wash our Hands Twice at the Seder?
Universal custom is to wash before eating the karpas vegetable and again before making the hamotzi on the matzah
Universal custom is to wash before eating the karpas vegetable and again before making the hamotzi on the matzah
By the Numbers
12 Facts About the Month of Nisan Every Jew Should Know
Nisan is one of the few months mentioned in the Torah by name. G-d refers to it as Chodesh HaAviv, the Month of Spring.
Nisan is one of the few months mentioned in the Torah by name. G-d refers to it as Chodesh HaAviv, the Month of Spring.
13 Special Shabbats on the Jewish Calendar
Some weeks, the Shabbat is given an additional, unique name, often related to a special haftarah or Torah reading added to that day’s service.
Some weeks, the Shabbat is given an additional, unique name, often related to a special haftarah or Torah reading added to that day’s service.
12 Steps to Attaining Inner Peace
Surround yourself with harmonious people. You become like the people you spend the most time with.
Surround yourself with harmonious people. You become like the people you spend the most time with.
Parshah
The Case for Large Families
Each child has opened my heart wider, not only to that child but to the others as well. Each child makes me a better parent to all of our children.
Each child has opened my heart wider, not only to that child but to the others as well. Each child makes me a better parent to all of our children.
Story
How We Baked Matzah in a Nazi Labor Camp
Here is Moshe Friedman’s account of the amazing turn of events that afforded them the ability to observe the Festival of Freedom amidst abysmal suffering and death.
Here is Moshe Friedman’s account of the amazing turn of events that afforded them the ability to observe the Festival of Freedom amidst abysmal suffering and death.
How a Rainy Wedding Saved a Life
He told her that a woman in the car had to give birth earlier than expected—meaning now!—and they were waiting for an ambulance to arrive. Sara, who just happens to be a professional midwife, quickly ran to the vehicle.
He told her that a woman in the car had to give birth earlier than expected—meaning now!—and they were waiting for an ambulance to arrive. Sara, who just happens to be a professional midwife, quickly ran to the vehicle.
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Should Religious Jews Revolt Against Secular Governments?
According to the talmudic sage Rabbi Yitzchak, the advent of the Messianic Era is a revolutionary upturning of heretical governments. The sage Rava offers another, less violent interpretation of this revolution.
According to the talmudic sage Rabbi Yitzchak, the advent of the Messianic Era is a revolutionary upturning of heretical governments. The sage Rava offers another, less violent interpretation of this revolution.
When the Nurse Blinded Our Newborn
Like all parents, the Landbergs were very excited by the birth of their son. Their joy, however, was short lived when their child was blinded by a nurse’s negligence. Given the frightening prognosis, their doctor offered a surprising referral.(1973)
Like all parents, the Landbergs were very excited by the birth of their son. Their joy, however, was short lived when their child was blinded by a nurse’s negligence. Given the frightening prognosis, their doctor offered a surprising referral.(1973)
Women
‘I Hate Him, I Love Him’: Recognizing Sibling Struggles
Hadn’t she also used Shira’s help in taking care of him? Hadn’t she been relieved when they were “playing together,” leaving her off the hook for a while?
Hadn’t she also used Shira’s help in taking care of him? Hadn’t she been relieved when they were “playing together,” leaving her off the hook for a while?
Lifestyle
The day begins with Modeh Ani ("I acknowledge before You, living and eternal King, that You restored my soul to me; great is Your faithfulness"). This is said before the morning washing of the hands, even while the hands are ritually impure (and all other prayers cannot be said). The deeper reason for this is that all the impurities in the world do not defile a Jew's "I acknowledge" before G-d; he might lack one thing or another, but his Modeh Ani remains intact.
— The Lubavitcher Rebbe (Hayom Yom for Shevat 11)
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What does fasting on Yom Kippur achieve?
That even our physical bodies can feel the precious closeness of this day.
Yom Kippur is such a holy day, the body receives life from fasting.
Likutei Torah, Song of Songs, 14b
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