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Freyda, Daughter of the Alter Rebbe: The Balancing Act of Salt
In the Torah, how do we understand salt?..
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Judith Montefiore: A Woman of Unparalleled Faith and Influence
Few are as familiar with Lady Judith Montefiore as they are with her husband, Sir Moses Montefiore…
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Grace Aguilar: Using Writing to Glorify G-d’s Name
The name Grace Aguiler has all but slipped through the slippery hold of history, and perhaps only avid historians are familiar with her life story and works…
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Adina Bar-Shalom: A Pioneer of Charedi Education
Bar-Shalom wants women to feel that they have a choice in their path…
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The Beauty and Practicality of Rachel and Rabbi Akiva’s Story
Like many of the most powerful stories in the Torah, the story of Rachel and Akiva has become romanticized…
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Abba’s Wife: Pray for Rain, or for Repentance?
The Jewish calendar helps Am Yisrael understand and connect to life in its many “seasons” – literally and figuratively…
