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Mashpia vs Mekabel: Exploring the Feminine Virtue of Receiving
In a world of givers and takers, very few people want to be perceived as takers…
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What Shabbat Teaches us About Jewish Vacation
The Jewish view of time is that it is our most precious commodity. We are enjoined to maximize every moment to its fullest…
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Is Being Organized a Mitzva?
In short, the answer is no – being organized is not one of the 613 commandments…
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Leah: The True Value of Gratitude
Every Jewish schoolchild knows that the very first word out of our mouths each morning is “Modeh ani.”
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Faith, Resilience and Audacity: The True Story of Bais Yaakov Girls in the Death Camps
In the center of Krakow stands an odd-looking statue. Not of an ancient king, or respected noble, but of a gnarled, writhing dragon…
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Re’eh: Tzedaka, the Feminine Way
When it comes to tzedaka, the Torah’s commandment is twofold. The pasuk tells us not to harden our heart nor to withhold our hand (Devarim 15:7)…
