ב"ה
Pinchas
Essay
The High Priest in Jewish Tradition
The High Priest's role extended through history, from Aaron in ancient times until the destruction of the Second Temple.
The High Priest's role extended through history, from Aaron in ancient times until the destruction of the Second Temple.
Why On Earth Do We Need a Third Temple?
The Third Temple is not a building, but a state of harmony between G-d, humanity, and nature.
The Third Temple is not a building, but a state of harmony between G-d, humanity, and nature.
Parshah
To Hell and Back
The surprising tale of Korach's sons, the fomenters of rebellion, saved by a guilty conscience.
The surprising tale of Korach's sons, the fomenters of rebellion, saved by a guilty conscience.
Your Questions
Why Is There (Sometimes) a Silent “S” in Yissachar?
There are four general customs regarding how to pronounce this name.
There are four general customs regarding how to pronounce this name.
Video
Why We Eat Chicken Soup on Shabbat
Despite its apparent lack of deep history—as there are no obvious references in any classic sources speaking of chicken soup on the Friday night Shabbat dinner menu—this basic staple in every (Ashkenazic) Jewish home is so widespread that it must have been bubbling on the fire since antiquity!
Despite its apparent lack of deep history—as there are no obvious references in any classic sources speaking of chicken soup on the Friday night Shabbat dinner menu—this basic staple in every (Ashkenazic) Jewish home is so widespread that it must have been bubbling on the fire since antiquity!
Who’s Considered a Chassid?
The Rebbe answered this question in a private audience with Professor David Weiss.
The Rebbe answered this question in a private audience with Professor David Weiss.
Women
9 Tips and Insights for the New Mother at a Brit
After all the hard work of labor and recovery, having a brit only eight days later can be overwhelming.
After all the hard work of labor and recovery, having a brit only eight days later can be overwhelming.
Why Money Can’t Buy Happiness
Economists have proven that happiness does not increase after reaching a certain income level.
Economists have proven that happiness does not increase after reaching a certain income level.
Story
How Reb Elimelech Quelled the Rebellion in Nikolsburg
Some of the town’s most distinguished community members hinted that perhaps the rabbi was wrongly suited for a city as “modern and developed” as Nikolsburg.
Some of the town’s most distinguished community members hinted that perhaps the rabbi was wrongly suited for a city as “modern and developed” as Nikolsburg.
Lifestyle
How Much Do You Know About Haifa?
Haifa is best known as a working — not a beach — town. The saying goes, “Haifa works, Jerusalem prays, and Tel Aviv plays.”
Haifa is best known as a working — not a beach — town. The saying goes, “Haifa works, Jerusalem prays, and Tel Aviv plays.”
An ox was once being led to sacrifice, but would not budge. A poor man came along with a bundle of endive in his hand. He held it out towards the ox, which ate it... and then allowed itself to be led to sacrifice. In a dream it was revealed to the owner of the ox: "The poor man's sacrifice superceded yours."
— Midrash Rabbah
Print Magazine
When the Mighty Waters cover your head, suffocating the soul and the flame that burnt inside . . .
When raging torrents of confusion drag you away in their current, ripping you from your hold on Life . . .
Look deeper. Beyond the soul.
For the soul itself, as well as the flame it holds, are rooted in a serene G‑dly Wor...
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