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Is Being Organized a Mitzva?
In short, the answer is no – being organized is not one of the 613 commandments…
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Why Are Women Exempt from Positive Time-Bound Mitzvot?
Much controversy has surrounded women’s exemption from positive time-bound mitzvot, totalling 14 comma…
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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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Understanding the Concept of Serving Hashem with Joy
Serving God is described as intrinsically rewarding. The act of serving God itself brings joy and fulfillment, rather than merely being a step towards an external reward…
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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…
