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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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Coping with Anxiety from a Torah Perspective
When Israel launched the Rising Lions War against Iran on the morning of June 13th, 2025, the nation of Israel did not know what to expect…
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Does Romantic Love Exist in Judaism?
Typically we conceive of love, and romantic love at that, as a quality that brings two people closer together, often through some shared experience…
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The Rise of Chassidut
The Torah is an Eitz Chaim: a living, breathing source of truth. It is at once eternal and creative, staunchly rooted and widely open…
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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
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What Is Prophecy and Why Don’t We Have It Nowadays?
Prophecy, called nevuah in Hebrew, is found in numerous places in Tanach. It is considered a basic tenet of Judaism, but how exactly do we define prophecy and why is it not found in contemporary times? Rav Yaakov Weinberg zt”l defines prophecy as “the reality of man receiving a direct and clear message from God.
