What is so special about 15 Av, and what practical lesson does it teach us about prayer.
Phone Call or Face-to-Face?
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Gratitude
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When Rabbi Yonason Eibeshutz left his community to become the chief rabbi of Prague, nobody tried to stop him. He used that opportunity to teach them a powerful lesson from our parsha.
A Temple Almost Built
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People are panicking over the declarations of a Palestinian state. This story will tell you that it’s not going to happen so fast… And of course, a lesson for Jewish life.
The Rebuilding of the “Churva”
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Did you ever wonder why our shuls are designed the way they are? Why there’s an Aron Kodesh, a bimah, even a curtain? The answer goes all the way back to the Holy Temple.
Compromise or Betrayal
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Today’s date on the Jewish calendar has an important message for modern times.
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?