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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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Witchcraft: Reality or Fallacy?
Far from Shakespeare’s “hubble, bubble, toil and trouble”, women and witchcraft is a complex area, setting its borders between the physical and the spiritual…
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The Hidden Trap of Hubris: Avoiding Complacency in Avodat Hashem
Sometimes, after initially engaging in our avodat Hashem with true dedication, we can fall into complacency…
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The Eyes, Windows of the Soul: A Torah Perspective on Crying
It is no coincidence that laughter emerges from the vocal system, but tears spring from the eyes…
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The Status of the Widow in Judaism
Within the Torah perspective, the widow is viewed with extreme care and sensitivity…
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Cracking Up a Joke: A Torah Perspective on Laughter
Humor is part and parcel of Jewish life; both to cope with our 3000 year old (plus!) history of ups and downs…
