Before the Yom Kippur war, the Israeli government was very hubristic about their abilities. What changed? And what gave them the ability to ultimately win the war?
Kol nidrei: Diplomatic Immunity
When the synagogue reaches Aleinu, everyone breathes a sigh of relief. How did it suddenly end up in middle of High Holiday Musaf?
Yizkor: We Are Not Statistics
Against all odds, in the worst possible situation, an SS officer saved a ten-year old Jewish child—the translator of the machzor in your hands. What lesson can this teach us?
Kol Nidrei: “HONEY, YOU ARE IN CHARGE”
On the High Holidays, we come to shul and say, ‘G-d, You are the one in control—give us a good year.’ What does he want in return?
There is No Gate that Can’t Be Opened
When the Rebbe and his secretary were almost stranded at the Ohel for a full Shabbos.
The Secret for Good Memory
The Holiday of Remembrance
The Ultimate Collector’s Item
Do you ever struggle with giving presents? How about the most Jewish collector’s item—the book that has stayed the same for thousands of years…
Does G-d Really Care?
Many young people believe in a higher power. But does that power care about how they live? What does Judaism have to say on the topic?
The Window Towards Jerusalem
Lessons from the world’s first Jewish statesman.
Empowering Wives, Renewing our Vows
Why is Shavuot compared to a wedding?