A disproportionate amount of Jews are awarded the Nobel Prize for their intellectual achievements. Who was the first Jewish student?
The First Jewish Graduate
T
Bris or Bar Mitzvah?
B
Why do we celebrate a Bar Mitzvah more than a Bris, and what does it tell us about the deeper meaning of those events?
Looking for Partners
L
Why is Bris important? What meaning is there to something that G-d could have created in the first place?
The Pre-history of Shpilkes
T
Throughout history, Jewish people have wandered from place to place, whether coerced or not. We call it Shpilkes. Abraham had it too. But why did he disobey G-d’s command to settle in the Land of Israel?
G-d Knows What Is Best For You
G
Abraham and his wife attracted many followers to Judaism. What happened to them, and what is the message we can take from circumcision?
Are You Made of Stone or Brick?
A
When One World Trade Center was built, a discussion arose about the appropriate materials. What was the Tower of Babylon made of? What is the spiritual lesson?
If You Judge – Judge Favorably
I
Reish Lakish and Rabbi Yochanan had different takes on Noach’s righteousness. What does their background tell us about their interpretation? Should we be a Reish Lakish or Rabbi Yochanan?
Absentee Ballots Don’t Count
A
In America, every person has the right to vote, even if they cannot make it to the polls on elections day. Israel gives no such accommodation. What about Judaism? Can you be a “Jewish Absentee”?
THE THREEFOLD JOY AFTER THE REAL TEST
T
Why is the celebration of Sukkos and Simchas Torah greater than the joy of Pesach and Shavuos? The Rebbe’s deeper look into the Midrash on the issue will shed light on the true reason.
United with G-d and Each Other
U
When Prime Minister Begin assumed him post, he held an open house to meet all of the citizens of the country. Pretty quickly, however, his security detail brought it to an end. Sukkos is G-d’s open house. But Shmini Atzeres is exclusive.