The discovery of the Altalena, 78 years after it sank, brings an old story of Jewish division and sacrifice back to the surface. Its message speaks directly to Parshat Nitzavim: the strength of the Jewish people comes from standing together, united before G-d.
The Quest to Live Forever
Human beings have always been fascinated by immortality — not only because we fear death, but because deep down we sense that life is meant to be bigger than the body.
The Search for Torah Scrolls
The Encounters of Rabbi Menachem HaKohen, of blessed memory, with the Rebbe.
Sing Something!
Why does the Torah call itself a song? Because a song is something you don’t just hear—you feel it. And that’s exactly what we want for our children’s connection to Judaism.
Hazing
What is the meaning of a bris, and why do we read about it on Rosh Hashanah?
The Power of Self Control
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?
The Chinese Shortcut
This week, two Chinese workers made a shortcut through the Great Wall of China. This raises the question: do shortcuts actually work?
JEWS DANCE AT EVERY WEDDING!
Why is the mezuzah on a slant? The answer is very typically Jewish.
The Last Two Mitzvos
Queen Elizabeth, a Torah Celebration and Hakhel
A Fiery Beginning
How do we ensure that our Torah scrolls remain safe?