Today’s date on the Jewish calendar has an important message for modern times.
Compromise or Betrayal
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Hazing
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What is the meaning of a bris, and why do we read about it on Rosh Hashanah?
The Power of Self Control
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The famous marshmallow experiment found a link between self-control at a young age and success in adulthood. Does this mean our fate is determined at birth?
lOUD AND QUIET VOICES
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The customs of this week’s Torah portion seem to reflect the reality of Israel today.
WHEN CAN ONE REALLY ENJOY LIFE?
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How far do we go to ensure the comfort of others?
WHY JEWS HAVE CHUTZPAH
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People often complain that Israelis are too aggressive. Where does this behavior come from, and how does it “tie-in” to the mitzvah of Tzitzit?
THE FROZEN CHOSEN
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Why do so many Chabad emissaries focus on serving small, remote Jewish communities rather than larger, more central ones?
The Missing Half
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Why we aren’t afraid of our enemies.
Overcoming Terrorism
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What if every place a Jew stands, wherever they bring G-d into their life, is as sacred as Jerusalem itself?
The Yahrtzeit of a Giant
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Every Chabad family has a Levi. What’s up with that?