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The Spiritual Impact of Anger: Reflections from Orchot Tzadikim
In the vast majority of cases, anger is a negative trait…
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Understanding the Mitzva of Believing in One God
It might seem to be simple, Hashem is One, however, the fact that it needs to be stated as a mitzvah…
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Untangling the Issue of Mamzer
In Halacha, there are two types of Mitzvot; Mishpatim and chukot. While Mishpatim are logical at first glance, chukot are mysterious and their reasoning is usually unclear…
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Galut, Geula, and the Status of Women
Galut is a state of separation. The Jewish People are astray, fractured, lost from our purpose and detached from the setting within which our mission can be fulfilled…
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What You Didn’t Know About Judging One Favorably
Have you recently observed someone encroaching on the boundaries of halacha or ethics? Judging one’s fellow favorably is arguably a mitzvah and obligatory…
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Is Jealousy Always an Undesirable Trait?
Is jealousy inherently negative? At first glance, it seems so, especially when we’re encouraged to be content with what we have and in our life circumstances…