Why do we need a minyan of ten people to pray? Because of a mighty and invisible Divine power that ten Jews can bring into the world.
A Minyan – Why Ten
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The Challah Bake Trend
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What is behind the new trend of Challah bakes and what important lesson does it teach us?
The Maapilim!
T
Who were they, and what do they teach us about a family’s role in someone’s Jewish growth.
The Ten Commandments Law
T
Two verses in the bible that give us strength to deal with obstacles in exile.
The Contribution of Converts
T
Why would a person convince his father in law to stay longer? It seems that Moses was doing just that!
Being a Real Superman
B
The famous superman of the bible, Samson, is in the Haftorah this week. What, really, was his superpower—and is it something we can emulate?
The Grand Wedding
T
Why are there so many Israeli weddings, why do we break a glass, and what does it have to do with Shavuot?
Why Jewish Division is Good
W
“Two Jews, three opinions.” Why do we all insist on keeping our separate customs and traditions? Wouldn’t it make more sense to unite?
Where is the Ark?
W
Why are we so obsessed with the location of the Ark, and what does it tell us about the Jewish people?
Gravesite View
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When an erratic billionaire insisted on being buried next to Rabbi Kook.