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The Intricate Relationship between Torah and Proper Conduct
In the tapestry of Jewish thought, the relationship between Torah study and ethical conduct occupies a central place.
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Humility, the Opposite of Arrogance
Part I: What Is True Humility?The ideal measure for all character traits, as the Rambam explains, is to be balanced in the middle way.
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Purim: Timing is Everything
The popular expression “in the right place, at the right time” holds significant importance in the story of Purim.
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Lala Soulika: Dying for the Sake of Tzniut
Born in the Moroccan city of Tangiers in 1817, Soulika Hadjuel was an extremely pious woman. From a young age, she had an outpouring love for Torah and mitzvot. Her tzniut and Jewish pride stood out in everything she did.
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Gluckel of Hamelin: Writing as a Form of Prayer
If you were to step into your local Jewish bookstore on any given day, you’d be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of published memoirs on the shelves.
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What Is the Torah’s View on Birth Control?
The first mitzvah in the Torah is given to Adam: pru u’reveu u’maleh et ha’aretz. “Be fruitful and multiply and fill up the land”.
