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On the Roots of Antisemitism and the Uniqueness of the Jewish People
Why the Jews? It’s a question that has been asked throughout the ages, it’s the title of academic papers, and entire books…
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If Hashem Is Everywhere, Why Do We Need a Holy Land?
“Hashem is here, Hashem is there, Hashem is truly everywhere” – so goes the children’s song that many of us grew up singing. The question arises: if Hashem really is everywhere, then what is the significance of a Holy Land? Why do we need Eretz Yisrael, and what is its unique status? How can we
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Mashpia vs Mekabel: Exploring the Feminine Virtue of Receiving
In a world of givers and takers, very few people want to be perceived as takers. We’re taught from childhood that “sharing is caring” and that the best virtue we can nurture is to be a kind, giving person. The truth, however, is a bit more complex. The reality is that the world needs both;…
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Why is Hashem Referred to as Male in Torah?
For every question in Judaism, there are answers on any number of layers…
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Three Ways Tehillim is a Woman’s Prayer
Sefer Tehillim is one of the treasures we’ve been lugging around for thousands of years and across continents and diasporas…
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From Kansas to Tzfat: The Teshuva Story of a Musical Performer
Theater, and more specifically, music, has been an element of my life since childhood…
