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By the Numbers
9 Centuries-Old Synagogues in Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter that Are Still in Use
One is said to have been founded by Nachmanides in the 13th century.
One is said to have been founded by Nachmanides in the 13th century.
10 Questions: Take the Tallit Quiz
Do you know the ins and outs of the Jewish prayer shawl? Take this quiz to find out.
Do you know the ins and outs of the Jewish prayer shawl? Take this quiz to find out.
13 Facts About Jewish Life in the Caribbean
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, our hearts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean Islands.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, our hearts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean Islands.
Your Questions
Kosher to Leave Negative Reviews Online?
There are times when not only are you allowed to leave a negative review, but it would be your obligation to do so.
There are times when not only are you allowed to leave a negative review, but it would be your obligation to do so.
What Exactly Did Abraham Serve His Guests?
Scriptures lists cream, milk, a calf, and some cakes. Or is there more to it?
Scriptures lists cream, milk, a calf, and some cakes. Or is there more to it?
The Freeman Files
What Is a Jew?
A Jew is anyone who was born of a Jewish mother, or has undergone conversion to Judaism according to halachah (Jewish law).
A Jew is anyone who was born of a Jewish mother, or has undergone conversion to Judaism according to halachah (Jewish law).
Halachah For Life
What You Need to Know About the Times for Each Prayer
Prayer in Jewish law is closely tied to the movements of the sun and the changing halachic hours of the day.
Prayer in Jewish law is closely tied to the movements of the sun and the changing halachic hours of the day.
Podcasts
Divine Chemistry
A doctor of theoretical chemistry and professor at Boston University, Dr. Abrams opens up about how he found his way to Jewish observance and now paves the path for others to follow.
A doctor of theoretical chemistry and professor at Boston University, Dr. Abrams opens up about how he found his way to Jewish observance and now paves the path for others to follow.
Voices
Video
How to Pick the Right Rambam
In this episode of Torah Unboxed, we’re diving into the Rambam’s Mishnah Torah and Sefer Hamitzvot. What they are, why he wrote them, and why to learn it today. We showcase a variety of English editions to choose which option is best for you.
In this episode of Torah Unboxed, we’re diving into the Rambam’s Mishnah Torah and Sefer Hamitzvot. What they are, why he wrote them, and why to learn it today. We showcase a variety of English editions to choose which option is best for you.
The Woman’s Miracle
The Midrash relates the miracles that G-d would perform for Sarah and Rebecca. A beautiful story highlighting the greatness of our matriarchs, it holds a poignant lesson for us today and the special role of a woman to bring G-d’s light into the home.
The Midrash relates the miracles that G-d would perform for Sarah and Rebecca. A beautiful story highlighting the greatness of our matriarchs, it holds a poignant lesson for us today and the special role of a woman to bring G-d’s light into the home.
Lifestyle
Learning From the Rebbe
Our Newest Course Has Begun
Check out the first installment in which we learn the basics of the Rebbe's approach.
Check out the first installment in which we learn the basics of the Rebbe's approach.
All the rivers flow into the sea, yet the sea is not filled
— Ecclesiastes 1:7
Print Magazine
Yom Kippur is described in many ways. One very poignant description is that it is “once in a year.”
You see, the human soul is also described in many ways, with five different names, each describing a deeper level of her being. The fifth, deepest level is called yechidah, which means “one and unique.” Yechidah is th...
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