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The Blessing of Love
To bless, we must love, and to be blessed is to know that we are loved by the One vaster than the universe.
Choresh - Plowing
Audio | 1:38
Choresh - Plowing
‘I Am Alive’: Not Taking Life for Granted During COVID-19
This new situation has made me think more of my mortality and to appreciate life, but reading the stories of health-care professionals and hearing about all the death and suffering is taking a toll on even the strongest among us.
Just in Time
Audio | 4:59
Just in Time
I was overjoyed by the boy’s suggestions and felt moved that one could still have the opportunity to write to the Rebbe today.
Corona and Torah
Audio | 5:28
Corona and Torah
Does it really matter when I light Shabbat candles? So what if I light them a bit later than sundown, like say when we sit down to dinner?
Getting an Aliyah While Social Distancing
In the era of COVID-19, minyanim are being formed in compliance with social-distance guidelines, possibly precluding men from being called to the Torah and standing near the reader. Is it acceptable to recite the blessings on the Torah from afar?
When the Baal Shem Tov Laughed
A delightful tale in which we learn how the actions of two simple Jews were felt miles away.
How to Be an Essential Worker
The range is huge. From doctors and nurses to liquor shops and computer stores.
15 Synagogue Facts Every Jew Should Know
As some synagogues are slowly reopening, let’s take a look at this staple of Jewish life.
Why Sing About Elijah After Shabbat?
What is the connection between Elijah the Prophet and Saturday night?