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The Halachot of Tisha B’Av
Many terrible tragedies befell the Jewish people on this day, from the destruction of both our Batei Mikdash…
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Why is our Mourning More Lenient on the Afternoon of Tisha B’av ?
The Jewish teaching is that the worst evil is the very source for the greatest light…
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Understanding the Concept of Serving Hashem with Joy
Serving God is described as intrinsically rewarding. The act of serving God itself brings joy and fulfillment, rather than merely being a step towards an external reward…
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Interview with Beatie Deutsch, Israel’s Marathon Mother
For many women, pursuing their dreams feels like just that – a dream. We get stuck in our routines and life takes over…
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Untangling the Issue of Mamzer
In Halacha, there are two types of Mitzvot; Mishpatim and chukot. While Mishpatim are logical at first glance, chukot are mysterious and their reasoning is usually unclear…
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Vaetchanan: Respect, the Central Theme of the 10 Commandments
In this week’s parsha, we read a repetition of the Aseret Hadibrot, the 10 commandments. Fundamentals such as belief in Hashem and no other force, observance of Shabbat and controlling thoughts of jealousy…
