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Kedoshim
By the Numbers
15 Facts About Yekkes, the Jews of Germany
Among the cultures that make up the Jewish nation, the Jews from Germany occupy a special place.
Among the cultures that make up the Jewish nation, the Jews from Germany occupy a special place.
9 Questions: Take the Month of Iyar Quiz
Nine questions to see how well you know the Jewish month of Iyar.
Nine questions to see how well you know the Jewish month of Iyar.
12 Ways to Experience Gratitude Now
By acting out our appreciation towards the people we interact with, we can build up to truly feeling gratitude to G‑d.
By acting out our appreciation towards the people we interact with, we can build up to truly feeling gratitude to G‑d.
Your Questions
Why No Touching Food Before Morning Handwashing?
When a person sleeps his soul ascends heavenward to recharge, leaving only the most basic soul-powers.
When a person sleeps his soul ascends heavenward to recharge, leaving only the most basic soul-powers.
Parshah
“Thou Shalt Not Be Judgmental”
Hearing only half a conversation and drawing conclusions can be dangerous.
Hearing only half a conversation and drawing conclusions can be dangerous.
Too Important to Sin
The very fact that G‑d decided that you should be born and placed you in this world with a mandate of Torah and mitzvot means that He has great belief in you.
The very fact that G‑d decided that you should be born and placed you in this world with a mandate of Torah and mitzvot means that He has great belief in you.
Story
The Rabbi Almost Quit
I decided that if this city has such fine, humble, generous folk, how could I ever think of stopping to serve?
I decided that if this city has such fine, humble, generous folk, how could I ever think of stopping to serve?
Rabbi Shlomo of Karlin (1738–1792)
Explore the impactful life of Rabbi Shlomo Gotlieb, the second Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin.
Explore the impactful life of Rabbi Shlomo Gotlieb, the second Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin.
Essay
How Do We Make Sense of the Trauma We Just Survived?
We are faced with a task of rebuilding our lives after a miraculous redemption. Now is the time to heal.
We are faced with a task of rebuilding our lives after a miraculous redemption. Now is the time to heal.
A Yearbook Tagline From 60 Years Ago Still Hurts
I don’t even remember their names any more, but I will never forget what they wrote.
I don’t even remember their names any more, but I will never forget what they wrote.
Using the Power of Visualization to Create a Better Self
Abstract ideas are experienced, theoretical concepts enlivened.
Abstract ideas are experienced, theoretical concepts enlivened.
Make It Count
There are Mitzvos that are linked to specific days or weeks throughout the year, but the only Mitzvah linked to an entire month is during the month of Iyar – the Counting of the Omer. This is a lesson for all year round: A person must continuously grow in matters of holiness, always seeking new ways to take on more Mitzvos.
There are Mitzvos that are linked to specific days or weeks throughout the year, but the only Mitzvah linked to an entire month is during the month of Iyar – the Counting of the Omer. This is a lesson for all year round: A person must continuously grow in matters of holiness, always seeking new ways to take on more Mitzvos.
It is pleasurable to Me that I have spoken and My will was done
— Sifri; Rashi on Leviticus 1:9
Print Magazine
On Simchat Torah we dance with our feet, not with our heads.
We are celebrating the Torah, and the Torah is something we study with our heads. But we dance with our feet, not with our heads.
If we would dance with our heads, each one would dance a different dance, each in a different space, some with friends but not wit...
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