Modern technology is learning to prepare for emergencies before they happen. The Torah teaches us that there is also a time in our lives when we are meant to prepare ourselves spiritually, and that time is Elul.
Before the call comes
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How Do You Volunteer for “Hatzalah?”
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In moments of crisis, we are all first responders—and that applies to our spiritual lives as well.
‘Lomir zich iber betn’
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What if teshuvah isn’t just about looking back with guilt, but also moving forward with joy? A story about Rabbi Reuven Dunin offers a fresh take.
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY!
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Why do we wash our hands after funerals, and what does it teach us about responsibility?
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 Kaddish Dream
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A visit from the afterlife.
The Only Wartime Insurance
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Many of us would have been kicked out of the ancient Jewish army. Why? And what can we do instead?
The Pulse of the World
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Gorbachev, the Rebbe, and how to be a “heart” of the Jewish people.
The Favorite Mitzvos
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Why do we like certain mitzvos over others?
Democracy vs. Dictatorship
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What is the difference between democracy and dictatorship? And which side is the Torah on?