ב"ה

Matot Massei

By the Numbers
14 Facts About the Forgotten Jews of Afghanistan

Afghanistan today hardly seems a place for a Jew to call home, yet for hundreds of years it hosted a large, flourishing Jewish community.
10 Questions: Take the Little-Known Jewish Cultures Quiz

How many of these are you familiar with?
Your Questions
New Course
New Course: The Holy Temple

What if humanity once had the ultimate user's manual for spiritual connection - and we lost it? The Holy Temple wasn't just architecture; it was a step-by-step guide to experiencing the divine, written in stone and ritual.
Podcasts
We Chose Judaism in Rural Montana

Gavriel and his late wife's Bible studies led them to embrace Judaism, which entailed driving 10 hours just to get kosher meat!
Everything Jewish You Need to Know This Week

In today’s episode, we’ve got mandatory wedding gifts, white lies, and a classic proverb about bwaa; it’s time for your Jewish week.
Parshah
When G-d Said: Do This, Then You Will Die

G‑d commanded Moses to wage battle against the Midianites, after which he would pass away. But when it came time for Moses to forward the commandment to the Jewish people, the instruction went through some editing . . .
History
Proofs of Jewish Life From First-Temple-Era Jerusalem

A small sampling of archeological findings from the First Temple period.
Learning From the Rebbe
Lifestyle
How to Make Sabich Pita Sandwiches at Home

Sabich is a popular pita sandwich in Israel, brought there by Iraqi immigrants.
Throughout the week, G-d "speaks" the world into existence. On Shabbat, the worlds ascend from the level of divine speech to the level of Divine thought.
— The Chassidic Masters
Print Magazine

G‑d is found at two poles of Time:

He is found outside time and beyond.
And He is found here within the moment now.

From that point beyond time, G‑d looks within the moment now, and He says, “From this, I will have delight.”

With that choice, all of past and future is created anew.

Maamar Padah B’Shalom 5738.

New on Chabad.org

Spa for the Soul

Our Shul