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Emuna & Bitachon: Distinction, Interdependence, and the Path to True Avodat Hashem
In this article, we will explore the concepts of emuna (sometimes referred to as faith) and bitachon (sometimes referred to as trust) through the lens of the Chazon Ish’s Emuna U’Bitachon. While these terms are sometimes confused for one another and used interchangeably, the Chazon Ish provides a nuanced understanding of the two, showing how…
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Who Was Tzipora, the Wife of Moshe, the Greatest of All Prophets?
Imagine what outstanding middot and refined qualities a girl would need to possess to be worthy of marrying Moshe Rabbeinu – the undisputed leader of the Jewish nation. Let us explore the nature of Tzipora to see what qualified her for this unique position. The name Tzipora means bird, and it was a fitting name…
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Va’era: Overcoming Our Nature Like Frogs!
In Parshat Va’era, in their warning before Makkat Tzefardea, Moshe and Aharon tell Pharaoh: “:וְשָׁרַ֣ץ הַיְאֹר֘ צְפַרְדְּעִים֒ וְעָלוּ֙ וּבָ֣אוּ בְּבֵיתֶ֔ךָ וּבַֽחֲדַ֥ר מִשְׁכָּֽבְךָ֖ וְעַל־מִטָּתֶ֑ךָ וּבְבֵ֤ית עֲבָדֶ֨יךָ֙ וּבְעַמֶּ֔ךָ וּבְתַנּוּרֶ֖יךָ וּבְמִשְׁאֲרוֹתֶֽיךָ” “And the Nile will swarm with frogs, and they will go up and come into your house and into your bedroom and upon your bed and into…
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The Outgoing Personality of Dinah
Dinah was the only daughter born to Yaakov mentioned in the text. Despite her unique status, she is a very quiet character…
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A Summary of the Halachot of Pesach
Our ancestors had to leave Egypt so hurriedly that they did not have time to wait for their dough to rise while preparing food to take with them on their exodus into the desert…
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Purim: The Holiday of Ultimate Trust in Hashem
On Purim, we’re all very busy celebrating the festival through the four mitzvot associated with the day…
