The surprising connection between Shabbos Nachamu, "Shema Yisrael," and the wall swifts that return every year to the Western Wall.
The Birds That Never Forget Jerusalem
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Divine Providence in Every Chapter
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From one woman's remarkable journey to the lessons of Tisha B'Av, discovering G-d's hand in both our personal lives and Jewish history.
The Secret Under the Temple Mount
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King Solomon planned for the worst by building hidden chambers for the Ark. What if we planned for the best? Could that actually invite positive results? A lesson about optimism.
When Even Generals Salute
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The Story of Rabbi Tzvi Rotenberg and the Timeless Message of Matot–Masei: Standing Firm in Your Principles Wherever Life Takes You.
The Holy Art of Not Correcting People
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One of the most difficult mitzvahs in synagogue life may be the mitzvah of keeping quiet when someone else makes a mistake.
Finally, Someone Wanted Israel
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What America at 250 teaches us about Jewish identity.
The $500 Lesson
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The word “zealot” usually makes us uncomfortable. We picture someone angry, extreme, and impossible to talk to. But this week’s parshah introduces us to a very different kind of zealot — one whose passion came from love.
Why did the Previous Rebbe end up in Prison?
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The surprising lesson of Yud-Beis Tammuz in reaching other Jews.
America Needs More Candles
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In America, many Jews will make it to synagogue for Rosh Hashanah. But when Friday afternoon comes, too many Jewish homes are still missing the light of Shabbat candles.
What Did the Money Do Wrong?
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Korach rebelled against Moses, fine. But then the earth swallowed his bank account too. But what exactly did the money do wrong?