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Shelach

Video
Why the Rebbetzin Pawned Her Pearls

Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch would travel extensively to advocate for his fellow Jews. He would often return to a surprise.
The Wrong Way to Salt a Pot of Soup

The only way to grow is to fearlessly challenge what you have believed to be true and try new things every day.
Do You Know Your Mission?

If life is a mission, then everything depends on keeping one’s eyes on the objective.
Your Questions
Does G-d Need You?

Vital Answers in Simple Words
Why Is a Tallit So Often (Mostly) White?

the overwhelming majority of tallits have historically been white, often with stripes. There are a number of reasons for this.
Parshah
The Story of Caleb in the Bible

Caleb (in hebrew, “Kalev”) was one of the most prominent and influential Jews to leave Egypt.
Five Ways to Criticize More Effectively

We often mix compliments with criticisms and wonder why the listener is offended.
Ma'apilim: The Little-Known Warriors Who Disregarded Moses

Moses warned that their campaign would be unsuccessful, but they were determined to enter the land.
Story
The King Who Made Heroes of His People

A true leader makes all his people into heroes.
A Story About a Salesman and Life’s Purpose

The haze was thicker than usual—a mixture of cigarette and furnace smoke—but Rabbi Shmuel could see the man.
Women
My Son’s Journey From Chronic Illness to Exploring Life

As a witness to this journey, I saw opportunities to learn how to parent as a loving educator, practicing humility, shedding many tears and calling out “Dear G‑d, please help him find his way, and please help me help him.”
Ask Yourself This Before Your Next Argument

Are they really arguing over something so unimportant, so trivial, so small? Is the price for being right worth it?
Lifestyle
Tangy Pickled Onions

Just like people's faces are all different, so, too, are their minds different
— Midrash Rabbah, Bamidbar 21