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Shelach
By the Numbers
12 Facts You Should Know About Shechem
The site of Joseph’s Tomb and the location of many dramatic events recorded in Tanach.
The site of Joseph’s Tomb and the location of many dramatic events recorded in Tanach.
Your Questions
I Lost My Friend to Suicide
I just found out that someone I was quite close with died by suicide. I am so shocked and overwhelmed by the news, but I am also feeling incredibly guilty...
I just found out that someone I was quite close with died by suicide. I am so shocked and overwhelmed by the news, but I am also feeling incredibly guilty...
Why No Talking After Washing for Bread?
To understand why, we first need to examine why we wash our hands in the first place.
To understand why, we first need to examine why we wash our hands in the first place.
Parshah
Hebrew Word of the Week
Halachah for Life
What You Need to Know About Picnics and Barbecuing
Washing for bread, using a non-kosher grill and eating outside on Shabbat…
Washing for bread, using a non-kosher grill and eating outside on Shabbat…
History
How Rabbi Yehuda Became One of the Most Authoritative Rabbis in History
Who was Yehuda bar Ilai, most cited sage of the Mishnah.
Who was Yehuda bar Ilai, most cited sage of the Mishnah.
The Freeman Files
How Truth Got a Life
The other morning, I woke up to discover a little truth. At least, it seemed like a truth to me, but I wanted to make sure. I figured a good philosopher could help me with that . . .
The other morning, I woke up to discover a little truth. At least, it seemed like a truth to me, but I wanted to make sure. I figured a good philosopher could help me with that . . .
Voices
4 Tips from a Single Dad
Since we’re in the same boat, let me suggest some tips that I found helpful . . .
Since we’re in the same boat, let me suggest some tips that I found helpful . . .
I Needed a Hug
I was at a crossroads, with one foot in my new Jewish observance and the other foot still firmly set in my old lifestyle. I was far from my family in Australia, and my best friend had just moved away. I felt isolated, vulnerable, and emotionally distraught.
I was at a crossroads, with one foot in my new Jewish observance and the other foot still firmly set in my old lifestyle. I was far from my family in Australia, and my best friend had just moved away. I felt isolated, vulnerable, and emotionally distraught.
Jewish News
With his gossip and slander, [the person afflicted with tzaraat] separated a husband from his wife, a man from his neighbor; therefore said the Torah (Leviticus 13:46): "He shall dwell alone."
— Talmud
Print Magazine
Perhaps a person will say,
“I cannot fathom an infinite Creator, so why should I attempt to do so?”
“And why should I attempt to awaken my heart to show Him love? What can the love of this puny creature provide Him?”
“So I will just serve Him in complete surrender, doing that which is to be done, connecting to a wil...
