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Inhale, Exhale: The Power of Breathing in Judaism
From the very beginning of the Torah, breath plays a very important role in the relationship between man and his Creator. It is through breath that Hashem transforms man from a lump of dust to a living being. It is through breath that we reaffirm this connection—through speech and song and praise. And it is…
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10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Dating Experience
1. Best First Date Prep Have you ever heard this one before – Be yourself! Just relax. Be natural… Truthfully, it’s almost impossible for people to be totally natural on a first date, and that’s actually very natural. I’ll tell you what I tell my “daters” before a first date – go in excited to…
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Shemini: Ask Your Elders!
‘And it was on the eighth day…’ It was the first of Nissan, the day they had spent seven days preparing for the day of the inauguration of the Mishkan. Aharon and his sons, the Kohanim of the nation, were about to receive their priestly responsibilities and the whole nation would experience new levels of…
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Freyda, Daughter of the Alter Rebbe: The Balancing Act of Salt
In the Torah, how do we understand salt? For one, salt was required alongside all sacrificial offerings at the Holy Temple. Some have used salt as an analogy for G-d’s love towards His people; just as the preservative prevents decay, G-d’s covenant preserves His love with the nation of Israel. People often enjoy adding salt…
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Losing Myself in the Crowd: My Arduous Journey Towards Orthodox Judaism
Who am I? Why am I here? These were the questions I kept asking myself throughout my religious journey, and I am still attempting to answer them to this day. For a Baal Teshuva, the journey towards Judaism can be long and hazardous. I would like to share my journey of coming closer to Judaism,…
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Mishpatim: Is There a Difference Between Honoring Father and Mother?
After Matan Torah, after witnessing Har Sinai amidst thunder and lightning, shofar blows and Hashem’s voice, awe and inspiration – we left on a spiritual high. Parshat Mishpatim concretises that spiritual high and breaks down the incredible depth and beauty of living a Torah life into laws which inform and influence our everyday interactions with…
