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Shemini

Question
Are Bottom Feeders Kosher Fish?

There is a commonly held belief that where a fish lives determines whether it is kosher. Is this the case?
Why Is Expecting Moshiach Integral to Judaism?

Why is the belief in Moshiach and the Redemption so central to Judaism? What makes it one of the “thirteen principles” of the Jewish faith upon which its entire edifice rests?
By the Numbers
22 Kosher Facts Every Jew Should Know

Brush up on your understanding of this this basic mitzvah, which is integral to Judaism and Jewish life.
10 Questions: Take the Omer Quiz

How much do you know about the special mitzvah we do at this time of year? Find out now!
Torah Portion of the Week
The Mitzvot You Don't Enjoy

Do you prefer some parts of Judaism over others? What do you do about the unexciting parts?
The Festivals Are a Great Equalizer

Even the uninformed are regarded as “pure” during the major festivals. Why?
Voices
I Almost Killed Her Husband, but She Forgave Me

I walked away without a scratch. But the driver I hit wasn’t so lucky.
Are Your Thoughts Affecting Your Livelihood?

What Reb Zusha taught us about money and how to have enough of what we need.
My Child Is Having Trouble Dating. How Can I Help?

It is painful to watch your child experience a string of rejections or dating failures, in many cases for seemingly no reason at all.
Story
The Midnight Mystery and the Halted Plague

One of the townsfolk left his house at midnight every night and headed to the forest outside the city.
Lifestyle
Fluffy Whole Wheat Challah

A healthier version of the traditional Shabbat loaves.
A person does not sin unless a spirit of insanity enters into him
— Talmud, Sotah 3a
Print Magazine

All of Jewish philosophy is but an attempt to fit inside the human mind that which is contained within the heart of a simple Jew.

It will never fit.

But you must learn, contemplate, and ponder with your mind, nevertheless. Perhaps, once aware of its inadequacy, your mind will awaken the heart from its slumber.

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