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Organ Donation in Judaism
Does Jewish law permit organ donation? Learn the background to this complex question in this in-depth article.
Does Jewish law permit organ donation? Learn the background to this complex question in this in-depth article.
“You Shall Make for Yourself Twisted Threads” - The Commandment of Tzitzit
Tzitzit is one of the most conspicuous mitzvot observed. What is the purpose of these fringes? What do they signify? Must everyone wear tzitzit?
Tzitzit is one of the most conspicuous mitzvot observed. What is the purpose of these fringes? What do they signify? Must everyone wear tzitzit?
Parshah
The Mysterious Life and Death of Hur
The story of Hur is one of heroism, tragedy and, ultimately, redemption.
The story of Hur is one of heroism, tragedy and, ultimately, redemption.
Making Good Choices When Willpower Fails
The problem is not just that we make a poor choice in the moment, but when we fail in our goals, we fall into the depressing cycle of the “willpower trap” that keeps us locked in failure.
The problem is not just that we make a poor choice in the moment, but when we fail in our goals, we fall into the depressing cycle of the “willpower trap” that keeps us locked in failure.
By the Numbers
48 Wise and Deep Sayings of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk
Rabbi Menachem Mendel was a legendary, reclusive and acerbic leader of Polish Chassidic Jewry.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel was a legendary, reclusive and acerbic leader of Polish Chassidic Jewry.
Women
A Mother Confesses Her Vulnerability and Finds Blessing
The lightbulb went on, and it was blinding. For the first time, I had an inkling into my inability to express helplessness, which fueled my desire to armor up.
The lightbulb went on, and it was blinding. For the first time, I had an inkling into my inability to express helplessness, which fueled my desire to armor up.
Remember to Say ‘I Love You,’ Before It’s Too Late
For survivors of the sudden death of a spouse or family member, they wished they had a chance to say good-bye or say “I love you” one last time.
For survivors of the sudden death of a spouse or family member, they wished they had a chance to say good-bye or say “I love you” one last time.
Story
The Incompetent Apprentice
“Please, forgive me,” muttered the wagon driver. “I had no idea who you were, and I request forgiveness for wronging you.”
“Please, forgive me,” muttered the wagon driver. “I had no idea who you were, and I request forgiveness for wronging you.”
Lifestyle
And these are the garments that they shall make [for Aaron]: a breastplate, an apron, a cloak, a tunic of checkerwork, a hat, and a sash . . . and a crown of pure gold.
— Exodus 28:4, 36