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Parshah
Was Abraham Hungry for Riches?
It is surprising to say that Abraham was concerned about his reward, when Maimonides singles out Abraham as a paragon of serving G‑d “purely out of love.”
It is surprising to say that Abraham was concerned about his reward, when Maimonides singles out Abraham as a paragon of serving G‑d “purely out of love.”
Is There a Limit to Tolerance?
Why would we want to be shielded from Abraham? He was one of the all-time greats!
Why would we want to be shielded from Abraham? He was one of the all-time greats!
By the Numbers
9 Facts about Odel, the Baal Shem Tov's Daughter
Learn about the Baal Shemtov's only daughter, Udel, who plays a unique role in early Chassidic history.
Learn about the Baal Shemtov's only daughter, Udel, who plays a unique role in early Chassidic history.
Essay
Three Are Better Than One
The idea of harmony is not to give up our identity for the sake of the collective. The ideal is that each of us should achieve maximal individuality, developing all our unique strengths and talents, while coming to appreciate and value each other for what we are.
The idea of harmony is not to give up our identity for the sake of the collective. The ideal is that each of us should achieve maximal individuality, developing all our unique strengths and talents, while coming to appreciate and value each other for what we are.
Story
The Story of Sulika
A beautiful maiden accused of having converted to Islam and wanting to return to Judaism, a crime punishable by death under Islamic law.
A beautiful maiden accused of having converted to Islam and wanting to return to Judaism, a crime punishable by death under Islamic law.
Your Questions
A Mezuzah For a Car or Mobile Home?
Some choose to place mezuzot in their cars, such as mezuzah pendants that hang from the rearview mirror. Is this problematic?
Some choose to place mezuzot in their cars, such as mezuzah pendants that hang from the rearview mirror. Is this problematic?
Introverted Wife, Extroverted Husband: How to Have Shabbat Guests
How can inviting guests be manageable for you, as well as enjoyable, practical and comfortable?
How can inviting guests be manageable for you, as well as enjoyable, practical and comfortable?
Lifestyle
When G-d returns the exiles of Zion, we will have been as dreamers
— Psalms 126:1
Print Magazine
Some people think that if they were truly spiritual, they would never eat.
In truth, few acts are as divine as eating food.
Eating is similar to sifting gold. You grasp the divine spark within a food and reject the dross. And then, in the mitzvahs energized by that food, you carry that divine spark back to its origin ...
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