ב"ה
Tetzaveh 5768 - February 15, 2008
Living
A Tale of Two Cows
Many of the Baal Shem Tov's ways seemed strange to an outsider, but his disciples knew that in the end -- even if it took years -- all would be understood
Many of the Baal Shem Tov's ways seemed strange to an outsider, but his disciples knew that in the end -- even if it took years -- all would be understood
A Special Wedding
Looking at the radiant bride, the thought crossed my mind that this magical person very nearly did not come to be...
Looking at the radiant bride, the thought crossed my mind that this magical person very nearly did not come to be...
Seasons
Getting Beyond Kvetch
Judaism offers a 60-day program of outlook modification, and it’s launching internationally . . .
Judaism offers a 60-day program of outlook modification, and it’s launching internationally . . .
Why Is Adar a Month of Happiness?
Why is Adar such a happy month? Because it is so inauspicious for the Jewish nation!
Why is Adar such a happy month? Because it is so inauspicious for the Jewish nation!
The Monkey and the Elephant
First the elephant's trunk is threaded through the eyelet, then his head, followed by his entire huge body. Imagine dreaming such a dream!
First the elephant's trunk is threaded through the eyelet, then his head, followed by his entire huge body. Imagine dreaming such a dream!
The Jewish Woman
’Til the Lights Go Out
Torah does not support asceticism, the closed walls of a monastery and a life apart from the bones of the body. We are asked to eat the cookie—or kasha—but to ever remain the master of that act . . .
Torah does not support asceticism, the closed walls of a monastery and a life apart from the bones of the body. We are asked to eat the cookie—or kasha—but to ever remain the master of that act . . .
Sara Esther Crispe, Editor of TheJewishWoman.org
She was wearing a funky, multicolored tunic and a wooly green skirt with a pair of big, black Doc Martin boots. "Alright…" I thought...
She was wearing a funky, multicolored tunic and a wooly green skirt with a pair of big, black Doc Martin boots. "Alright…" I thought...
Parshah
The Parshah in a Nutshell
Aaron, the high priest, is to light the menorah daily with pure olive oil. The priestly garments are described, and G‑d details the seven-day initiation process for Aaron and his sons. Instructions for the building of the golden altar are given.
Aaron, the high priest, is to light the menorah daily with pure olive oil. The priestly garments are described, and G‑d details the seven-day initiation process for Aaron and his sons. Instructions for the building of the golden altar are given.
Moses Disappears
When a Jew abandons Torah, does he or she lose their connection with G-d? Or is it the Torah that loses its connection with G-d?
When a Jew abandons Torah, does he or she lose their connection with G-d? Or is it the Torah that loses its connection with G-d?
Jews and Oil
How do we strike a balance between retaining our Jewish identity on the one hand, while at the same time being citizens of the world?
How do we strike a balance between retaining our Jewish identity on the one hand, while at the same time being citizens of the world?
Noise
The two great Torah commentaries of Rashi and Nachmanides debate the arrangement of the bells and pomegranates on the edge of the high priest’s robe. The Rebbe sees this as a discussion on the nature of noise, imperfection and superficiality.
The two great Torah commentaries of Rashi and Nachmanides debate the arrangement of the bells and pomegranates on the edge of the high priest’s robe. The Rebbe sees this as a discussion on the nature of noise, imperfection and superficiality.
Just as the olive yields light only when it is pounded, so are man's greatest potentials realized only under the pressure of adversity
— The Talmud
Print Magazine
Sometimes the cloud would be upon the Tabernacle for a number of days, and by G-d's command they encamped, and by G-d's command they journeyed.
And sometimes the cloud would be there from evening until morning, and the cloud was lifted in the morning and they journeyed...Or two days, or a year, or a month...By G-d's com...
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