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The Rhyme of No Reason
Our verse implies that our unconditional connection with G‑d is itself conditional! Can that be right?
7 Joyous Events That Happened on the 15th of Av
A list of the joyous events that occurred on the 15th of Av, as detailed by the sages of the Talmud.
The Challenge of Scripted Prayers
Can a person’s relationship with his Creator be expressed in a scripted prayer? Is it possible to dictate the feelings one should be conveying to G-d?
The Dancing Maidens of Jerusalem
The souls of Israel include “beautiful” souls, souls “of prestigious lineage,” and “ugly” souls, each of whom contribute their own unique dimension to our relationship with G‑d.
The Chassid and the Fool at the Leipzig Fair
“I don’t understand,” he complained. “You wanted to spend Shabbat with the rebbe, and you promised to hurry with your prayers. Now you’ve ruined all our chances of reaching Lubavitch on time!”
From Catholic Italian to Jewish Rabbi: David Martinetti Shares His Story
The rabbi walked toward me with a smile, extended his hand warmly, and offered me my first Jewish greeting: ‘Shalom.’ I froze, completely overwhelmed.
Losh - Kneading
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Losh - Kneading
Why Is the Ketubah Written in Aramaic?
Why was it originally written in Aramaic, not Hebrew? And why is it still written in that language today?