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Common Ground
Spending three days with non-religious Israelis, I discovered surprising things about them, and myself.
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My Son's Yarmulka
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One day, we're all going on a long journey. We need to take along enough nourishment to last for eternity.
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Tammuz: Forces of Nature
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America and Jewish Values
The Bible's major role in the creation of the United States and its democracy.
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Seven Wonders of Jewish History
Seven remarkable milestones that defy historical patterns and fulfill ancient prophecies.
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Aish.com's Tisha B'Av Reader
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
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Common Ground
by Rabbi Emanuel FeldmanSpending three days with non-religious Israelis, I discovered surprising things about them, and myself.
My Son's Yarmulka
As a child of Holocaust survivor, it's hard for me to imagine that a product of my womb will openly declare his Jewishness to any and all who see him.
An Open Letter to John Galliano
Learning about the Holocaust is a great first step. Don't stop there.
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In 423 BCE, King Tzidkiyahu was captured by Babylonian troops in the plains of Jericho, as recorded in Jeremiah ch. 39. The evil Nebuchadnezzar forced Tzidkiyahu to witness the slaughter of his sons, and then Tzidkiyahu's eyes were gouged out. Till today, Tzidkiyahu is remembered as a righteous man, while Nebuchadnezzar -- like a long list of tyrants who sought to oppress the Jewish people -- was degraded and reduced to the dustbin of history. The biblical Book of Daniel (4:30) describes how Nebuchadnezzar "was driven from mankind; he ate grass like oxen, and his body was washed by the dew of heaven, until his hair grew like eagles' feathers and his nails were like birds' claws." (Nebuchadnezzar later regained his sanity and returned to rule.)
