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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.
9 Questions: Take the Month of Iyar Quiz

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.
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.
Parshah
“Thou Shalt Not Be Judgmental”

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.
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?
Rabbi Shlomo of Karlin (1738–1792)

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.
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.
Using the Power of Visualization to Create a Better Self

Abstract ideas are experienced, theoretical concepts enlivened.
Heart Pops for Parshat Kedoshim

Here’s a fun treat for this week's Torah portion!
The chassidim of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi used to say: Our Rebbe revives the dead. What is a corpse? Something cold and unfeeling. Life is movement, warmth, excitement. Is there anything as frozen in self-absorption, as cold and unfeeling as the mind? And when the cold mind understands, comprehends, and is excited by a G‑dly idea - is this not a revival of the dead?
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Print Magazine

Cuddled in her father’s arms, she is snug and secure, because there is a father.

Looking into the small eyes gazing up from within his arms, feeling the tight grasp of a tiny hand on his finger, the father awakens to something he may never have known before: He is a father.

As a child’s trust creates a bond and transfor...

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