When the Tzemach Tzedek’s home burnt to the ground, he was disappointed that the chassidim hadn’t stolen his manuscripts. But isn’t stealing forbidden?
Wildfires in Jewish History
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WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND!
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Should Israel be criticized for using “disproportionate force”?
A Land of Short Wars
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The Advantage of being a Small Nation.
VISITING THE RESTING PLACE OF A TZADIK
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Why was Yaakov so loath to be buried in Egypt, and why was Yosef ready to do the job?
Mr. Relevant
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Who is the new rising star in football, and which biblical characters does he resemble?
The Ghetto Mentality
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What did the Rebbe say to a Conservative rabbi who wanted to know what makes Chabad unique?
It’s All About Loyalty
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Jacob’s Final Wish In this week’s Torah portion, Jacob passes away. Shortly before his death, he tells Joseph his final wish: “Please do not bury me in Egypt.” Joseph immediately acquiesces: “I will do as you say.” Nonetheless, Jacob isn’t satisfied. “Swear to me,” he tells Joseph — and Joseph takes an oath. And then, the Torah tells us, “Israel bowed at the head of the bed.” This dialogue...
Making “Counterfeit” Real
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Adolf Burger’s job in the Third Reich, and Yosef’s many cries in the Parsha.
The Wayward Son
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We are often faced with the task of dealing with a difficult child. When Rabbi Feigelstock was faced with a similar situation, he was taught a new approach. A touching lesson from this week’s parsha.
Bonding Generations
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Animals don’t have grandchildren; that is something that is appreciated only within the human race. What does Torah say about the obligations of grandparents (and great-grandparents)?