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By the Numbers
12 Ways Jews Say “Died”
Some are Biblical, others are from the Talmud and classic rabbinical and mystical literature.
Some are Biblical, others are from the Talmud and classic rabbinical and mystical literature.
Your Questions
Who Wrote Adon Olam and How Did It Become So Famous?
While it is always tempting to theorize that it became popularized due to well known singers and cantors putting it to catchy tunes, it is really the other way around.
While it is always tempting to theorize that it became popularized due to well known singers and cantors putting it to catchy tunes, it is really the other way around.
Why Do Jews Throw Candy in the Synagogue?
Long before individually wrapped candies existed, the Talmud discussed throwing roasted grain and nuts before a bride and groom.
Long before individually wrapped candies existed, the Talmud discussed throwing roasted grain and nuts before a bride and groom.
Freeman Files
How Can I Pray to a G-d I Can’t See?
You’ve got a wall, a chair and a self and all that is all very concrete, occupying real, hi-definition space. Then you’ve got this infinite, invisible G‑d. And you’ve got to fit Him somewhere in there. But, of course, He doesn’t fit.
You’ve got a wall, a chair and a self and all that is all very concrete, occupying real, hi-definition space. Then you’ve got this infinite, invisible G‑d. And you’ve got to fit Him somewhere in there. But, of course, He doesn’t fit.
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Podcast
“Even Walmart Is Two Hours Away”
Hear from Raizy Mendelsohn about raising 9 children in remote Wyoming, grief, faith, and learning to see the soul.
Hear from Raizy Mendelsohn about raising 9 children in remote Wyoming, grief, faith, and learning to see the soul.
Voices
Parshah
Abraham: A Father to All Nations
The Torah tells us that Hashem changes Abraham’s name from Avram to Avraham, which means “a father to a multitude of nations”, instead of “a father to the nation of Aram”. The Rebbe uncovers great depth in Rashi’s commentary on why the letter belonging to the old native name stayed on in the new all-inclusive name.
The Torah tells us that Hashem changes Abraham’s name from Avram to Avraham, which means “a father to a multitude of nations”, instead of “a father to the nation of Aram”. The Rebbe uncovers great depth in Rashi’s commentary on why the letter belonging to the old native name stayed on in the new all-inclusive name.
Video
If You Really Cared
In a culture of “live and let live” you might convince yourself that another person’s religious commitments are none of your business. But ask yourself what you’d do if you truly cared about your fellow’s welfare. And why should someone’s spiritual needs be any less important than their physical needs.
In a culture of “live and let live” you might convince yourself that another person’s religious commitments are none of your business. But ask yourself what you’d do if you truly cared about your fellow’s welfare. And why should someone’s spiritual needs be any less important than their physical needs.
What Is a Bris?
Get the quick info you need on this super-important Jewish ritual that ties us with G-d and our nation.
Get the quick info you need on this super-important Jewish ritual that ties us with G-d and our nation.
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it
— Psalms 34:15
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.
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