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Chanuka and the Spiritual War of the Maccabees
In our history, we have faced, and will continue to face, many ‘isms’. Each time, we need to examine that ‘ism’ honestly…
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Chanuka: Understanding Why We Praise Hashem
It is good to thank Hashem and to sing praise to Your name,” declares King David, the sweet singer of Israel, in Tehillim 92…
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Chanuka: What Are the Implications of a Rabbinic Holiday?
Chanuka is a post-Biblical and, therefore, Rabbinic festival. In this article, we’re going to explore what that means…
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Contrasting Worldviews: Greek Philosophy and Jewish Thought
The spread of Greek philosophy and culture, especially during the time of Alexander the Great, profoundly impacted many societies, including the Jewish people…
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What Is the Connection between Sukkot, Simcha and Olam HaBa?
Olam HaBa, the World to Come, is what imparts meaning and happiness to our current lives…
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How Can We Celebrate Simchat Torah This Year?
We feel guilty to celebrate when there are still precious members of our nation held hostage…
