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The Omer and the Spirituality of Seven
Listen to this article now: Seven is considered the number of completion and perfection, those qualities themselves inherently intertwined coming from the same Hebrew root (ש-ל-מ – also the root of “peace”). The Ibn Ezra writes that we see immense significance in seven days (Shabbat), seven months (the seventh month is Tishrei, which hosts Rosh
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The Halachot of Chol HaMoed
These are festive days, but do not carry the restrictions of a “Yom Tov”, while still being holy, and unlike a regular weekday…
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Breaking Free from the Chains of Reactivity: Revisiting the Meaning of Freedom
Externally, Hashem has blessed us to live as free people…
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How to Reach Your Personal Exodus
G-d created the world with His words, and He has given us the power of speech…
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What is Jewish Freedom?
The Mishna tells us that there is no free man except the one who engages in Torah study. Certainly, Torah brings us wisdom, truth, nobility, and maps our perfection in this world and the next…
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Contrasting Women and The Sefira of Chesed
The period of the counting of the Omer brings with it an opportunity to work on ourselves…
