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Were Women Involved in the Miracle of Chanuka?
In the Chanukah narrative, the spotlight often shines on Yehuda HaMaccabee and his brothers, heroes of the Jewish rebellion against the tyrannical Antiochus IV. While women weren’t directly involved in the military aspects of the revolt or the subsequent rededication of the Beit Hamikdash, deeper investigation unveils a hidden gem in the form of Yehudit,…
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Yehudit, Chanuka and the Greatness of Jewish Women
The story of Yehudit is perhaps one of the lesser-known miracles of the Chanuka story, but its impact is so great that the Rashbam held that the reason women are obligated in the mitzva of lighting the Chanuka candles is in the merit of Yehudit…
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Can a Woman Dance with a Sefer Torah?
Simchat Torah is a highlight of the Jewish calendar, signified by joyous dancing holding Torah scrolls…
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Simchat Torah: Happy Wife, Happy Life!
As we watch the joy being celebrated on Simchat Torah, it is an opportunity to internalize the idea of selfless giving…
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What Is the Nature of Simchat Torah’s Joy?
In what way do we hold onto the Torah throughout the year, if we rarely find a moment to learn it?..
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Sukkot in the Shadow of October 7th: How Can We Be Joyful?
We feel guilty to celebrate when there are still precious members of our nation held hostage…
