Most people think of a mikvah as a ritual. But it might just be the most profound encounter we can have with G-d.
The Power of Immersion
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Tackle the World: Wear a Beard
T
If you walked through Williamsburg and saw a guy with a long beard, would you say he’s a Chassid—or a hipster?
Celebrating the Rebbe’s Birthday
C
The Rebbe was a very private person; when did the Rebbe’s birthday become a public affair?
Don’t Collect Compensation for Saving Lives
D
What happens when Jews refuse to take payment for favors?
Al Jaffee’s Jewish Journey
A
How a positive childhood experience influenced thousands.
Husbands And Wives, G-D And The Jews, And The Jewish Calendar
H
Is G-d a he or a she, and how should that impact your marriage?
Why is Hitting So Bad?
W
What does Moses teach us about violence?
Don’t Submit to Circumstance
D
The new Chabad center in Hanover is a symbol of Jewish strength. What can we learn from it?
The Experience of Childbirth
T
The laws of this week’s Torah portion give us insight into the power of childbirth.
Earthquakes
E
The leprosy of the Torah is well-known to have been a punishment. But what was the House-Tzara’at about?