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Tu Bishvat, Trees and Teshuva
Trees are often seen as symbols of life, growth, and spiritual development. In this article, we will explore an idea about trees that connects to the concept of teshuva…
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When I Stopped Taking Small Things for Granted
Most accidents happen in the blink of an eye. Ours was no exception. Â It was summer vacation…
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Can a Woman Wear Tzitzit or a Talit?
What we wear matters. The Torah makes this clear in a number of places, notably giving a great deal of devotion to the garments of the priests in the book of Vayikra…
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Yitro: The Torah View on Boundaries
Boundaries. It’s a buzzword – and one that has perhaps become associated with certain behaviors or values antithetical to Torah life. We set boundaries in relationships – only to sometimes miss out on doing chessed…
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Tu Bishvat: Failure Is a Catalyst for Growth
As the winter in Israel begins to fade, and Shvat heralds in the promise of spring, we celebrate Tu Bishvat…
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Feminine Lessons from Tu Bishvat
Unless you live in Australia, you’re likely wearing muted winter colours and textures, a cosy turtleneck, and a velour sweatshirt thrown on for good measure…
