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Yitro
Your Questions
Would Judaism Condone Smashing Ancient Figurines?
The Torah tells the people of Israel to destroy idols. How about museum pieces that have historical significance?
The Torah tells the people of Israel to destroy idols. How about museum pieces that have historical significance?
What Does the Jewish Last Name Rapoport Mean?
Learn the meaning and significance of this famous Jewish surname.
Learn the meaning and significance of this famous Jewish surname.
Parshah
What Happens When the Miracles Stop
Man’s glory is his free will, for his ability to decide is a kind of act of G‑d. Man can use his free will to his own detriment, or as an expression of glory and dignity.
Man’s glory is his free will, for his ability to decide is a kind of act of G‑d. Man can use his free will to his own detriment, or as an expression of glory and dignity.
What Jethro and the Happy Fisherman Both Knew
"How do we break 'out of the box' and not end up like Mr. Smith, suggesting dumb ideas to the fisherman? Jethro, our parshah’s titular character, knew the answer"
"How do we break 'out of the box' and not end up like Mr. Smith, suggesting dumb ideas to the fisherman? Jethro, our parshah’s titular character, knew the answer"
Why Was Moses Reluctant to Delegate?
For generations, the commentators have struggled with this story. : Why would Moses not have come to this realization on his own?
For generations, the commentators have struggled with this story. : Why would Moses not have come to this realization on his own?
Voices
Why I Joined the Chassidic Community
Under the guidance of the Rebbe, Chabad women were investing in their traditional roles as women while also going out into the public domain to change the world.
Under the guidance of the Rebbe, Chabad women were investing in their traditional roles as women while also going out into the public domain to change the world.
By the Numbers
Take the Judaism and Women Quiz
How much do you know about women's history and traditions in Judaism? Find out!
How much do you know about women's history and traditions in Judaism? Find out!
Why Learning Torah Is Like a Good Strudel
When I think of strudel, I also see much in common with the ultimate in sweetness and perfection, our holy Torah. Yes, strudel and Torah. How is that possible, you ask? Let me explain.
When I think of strudel, I also see much in common with the ultimate in sweetness and perfection, our holy Torah. Yes, strudel and Torah. How is that possible, you ask? Let me explain.
Melachah of the Week
Lifestyle
With whom did G-d consult (when He said "Let us make man")? He consulted with the souls of the righteous
— Midrash Rabbah, Bereishit 8:7
Print Magazine
Everyone agrees with all the wonderful advice and ethics written in the books of the sages. Everyone agrees that this is the way to run your life.
Yet each of us has our escape route, to avoid bettering our lives by changing ourselves. We ask, “Were those words truly meant for me, or perhaps for someone else in another t...
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