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Behar-Bechukotai
By the Numbers
8 Places in Europe Given Biblical Names by Jews
Invariably, we would give our new homeland a name from the Bible.
Invariably, we would give our new homeland a name from the Bible.
Lag BaOmer
What Is Lag BaOmer?
Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count, is a festive day on the Jewish calendar.
Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count, is a festive day on the Jewish calendar.
Halachah for Life
What You Need to Know About Blessings Before Eating
Making a blessing before eating is how we acknowledge the creator who provides us with the food; now that you know the why, read of the what and how
Making a blessing before eating is how we acknowledge the creator who provides us with the food; now that you know the why, read of the what and how
Your Questions
Does a Convert Sit Shiva for Non-Jewish Parents?
Jewish law is not just technical. It is sensitive to the human reality.
Jewish law is not just technical. It is sensitive to the human reality.
Voices
Parshah
The Humble Mountain Paradox
If G‑d wanted to teach us a lesson in humility, why give the Torah on a mountain in the first place? Wouldn’t a valley be a better representation of humility?
If G‑d wanted to teach us a lesson in humility, why give the Torah on a mountain in the first place? Wouldn’t a valley be a better representation of humility?
One thing I ask of G-d, only this do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of G-d all the days of my life, to gaze upon the pleasantness of G-d and to visit His Temple.
— King David (in Psalms 27, recited during the month of Elul)
Print Magazine
Torah is not simply a path by which you gradually arrive at truth.
When you are immersed in Torah, even while pondering the question, even while struggling to make sense of it all, you are at truth already.
Torah is about being truth. And then, the questions will have true answers, the struggle a true resolution. By...
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