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Enjoy Chanukah Experiences From Our Readers Around the World
As the Jewish nation prepared for what may shape up to be a most unusual Chanukah, we turned to you, our dear readers, to help us make the biggest Chanukah party ever.
As the Jewish nation prepared for what may shape up to be a most unusual Chanukah, we turned to you, our dear readers, to help us make the biggest Chanukah party ever.
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Why Are the Jews Called “People of the Book”?
Throughout history, Jews have been called the “People of the Book” (or “Am HaSefer”) by both Jews and non-Jews.
Throughout history, Jews have been called the “People of the Book” (or “Am HaSefer”) by both Jews and non-Jews.
By the Numbers
14 Facts About Esau Everyone Should Know
Esau was the twin of Jacob, but his polar opposite in many respects. Read this article to learn more about him.
Esau was the twin of Jacob, but his polar opposite in many respects. Read this article to learn more about him.
Parshah
The Deception
Why did Isaac, the quintessential spiritual person, someone who was prepared to offer himself as a sacrifice to G‑d, want to bless his older son, the one who abandoned the tents of study and who spent his time out in the field leading a hunter’s lifestyle?
Why did Isaac, the quintessential spiritual person, someone who was prepared to offer himself as a sacrifice to G‑d, want to bless his older son, the one who abandoned the tents of study and who spent his time out in the field leading a hunter’s lifestyle?
Story
The Greedy Liar and the Grateful Merchant
“I came to honor the holy rabbi, to tell this story and express my gratitude,” continued the rich businessman who had traveled all the way to Fez to see Rabbi Yehuda Ben-Attar. “I am certain the ruin of my ex-partner is because he used your name to swear falsely”
“I came to honor the holy rabbi, to tell this story and express my gratitude,” continued the rich businessman who had traveled all the way to Fez to see Rabbi Yehuda Ben-Attar. “I am certain the ruin of my ex-partner is because he used your name to swear falsely”
A Young Man, a Sick Wife and a Wise Rabbi
“I need a rabbi! Help me! I need a rabbi right now!!” The shocking, ear-splitting cry shattered the stillness in the synagogue.
“I need a rabbi! Help me! I need a rabbi right now!!” The shocking, ear-splitting cry shattered the stillness in the synagogue.
Voices
‘I Am Enough’: Finding My Value Without Comparison
The world doesn’t need millions of clones. The Torah wants our individuality.
The world doesn’t need millions of clones. The Torah wants our individuality.
Do You Really Think G-d Speaks to Us?
“How can I know what G‑d wants me to do?” a woman once asked the Rebbe.
“How can I know what G‑d wants me to do?” a woman once asked the Rebbe.
Melachah of the Week
Lifestyle
How can a person "walk after G-d", who is described as a "devouring fire"? But the meaning is to follow the ways of the Holy One. G-d clothes the naked; so should you, too, clothe the naked. G-d visits the sick; you, too, visit the sick. G-d comforts mourners; you, too, comfort mourners. G-d buries the dead; you, too, bury the dead.
— Talmud, Sotah 14a
Print Magazine
We Jews are a diverse people. We speak many languages. We live in every part of the world. We have different cultures, foods, political views.
But when a Jew’s mind is absorbed within Torah, it is the same Torah within which another Jew is absorbed. And another Jew. And yet another.
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