Why is pedigree an important element of Jewish tradition? Because Jewish life is passed down through the traditions of the home.
“Yichus”
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From 1 – 10, How Tall Are You?
F
The Talmud describes Moses at ten amos tall, while Pharaoh was just one. What exactly does that mean? What is “spiritual height?”
Eco-Friendly Burial
E
A new initiative for the bodies of the deceased sound suspiciously like Judaism’s ancient traditions.
Staying Excited About Judaism
S
How can we stay excited about something we do on a regular basis?
Turning Lemons into Lemonade
T
When something bad happens to us, we can view it as a setback or as an opportunity. When the Jews committed the sin of the Golden Calf, it seemed to be a disaster, but Moshe came out with a very significant gain.
Don’t Let the Opportunity Slip
D
When Israel faced massive immigration from Iraq, the government had to make a decision — do we bring them in now, or wait until we have enough to provide for them?
Does Judaism Believe in Taxes
D
Every once in a while, the debate about taxes reappears. Should taxes be raised or not? What does Judaism have to say about it?
Why Are We Obsessed With Clothing?
W
Clothing is a significant obsession in American life; every occasion has a different garb. Judaism too, associates many traditions with clothing. Why so?
Going Against the Current
G
When the Rebbe began to send out Shluchim, there weren’t many volunteers. Only a select few were willing to swim against the current.
G-d is Always with Us
G
During the exile in Egypt, the Jews could have easily lost all hope. Fortunately, their forefather Yaakov had already considered that possibility.