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Where Does the Shemonei Esrei Come From?
Any discussion on Shemonei Esrei would be incomplete without mention of Chana, the beloved wife of Elkana, who lived during Temple times…
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Batya: Facilitator of the Jewish People’s Redemption
The story of Moshe Rabbeinu and, by extension, the geula of the Jewish people from Mitzrayim, is incomplete without Batya. In fact, it started with her…
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Vayakhel: There Is No Wisdom to Woman Except the Spindle
This week’s parsha discusses the donations of the “chachmei leiv”, the wise-hearted men and women who gave materials towards the Mishkan…
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Can a Woman Wear Tzitzit or a Talit?
What we wear matters. The Torah makes this clear in a number of places, notably giving a great deal of devotion to the garments of the priests in the book of Vayikra…
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Yitro: The Torah View on Boundaries
Boundaries. It’s a buzzword – and one that has perhaps become associated with certain behaviors or values antithetical to Torah life. We set boundaries in relationships – only to sometimes miss out on doing chessed…
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The Implications of the Mitzva of Kiddush Hashem
The concept of a kiddush Hashem is so inherent to Jewish life, yet so misunderstood. What is its essence? Is it a mitzvah? Let us unveil its implications. In Parashat Emor, the Torah commands us: “You shall observe My commandments and perform them: I am God. You shall not desecrate My holy Name, and I…
