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Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

Yisrael Rutman lives in Israel, where he teaches Jewish Studies, edits E-geress.org, and writes for various publications.

8 Surprising Lessons from the Laws of Chanukah

8 Surprising Lessons from the Laws of Chanukah

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

A closer examination of the laws and customs of Chanukah yields some surprising insights.


Shifting the Blame

Shifting the Blame

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

Accepting personal responsibility for our actions is the cornerstone for lasting change.


Stones of Wisdom

Stones of Wisdom

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

The Holy Temple's ancient stones - a pathway to wisdom - now lay in ruins.


May

May "The Place" Comfort You

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

The traditional Jewish words in comforting a mourner can go to the deepest place.


Like Sheep To The Slaughter

Like Sheep To The Slaughter

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

Instead of a badge of shame, the true meaning of the phrase refers to Jewish valor in the darkest times.


Generosity and the Jews

Generosity and the Jews

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

Tzedakah is a hallmark of Jewish tradition. You don't need money to do it.


Perseverance: The Gateway to Holiness

Perseverance: The Gateway to Holiness

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

Perseverance, the bedrock of Jewish tradition, is the key to spiritual success.


Judaism's Mind-Body Connection

Judaism's Mind-Body Connection

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

Why are so many hospitals named after Mount Sinai?


Killing Mercy

Killing Mercy

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

An ailing academic reflects on euthanasia.


The Royal Jew From Swaziland

The Royal Jew From Swaziland

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

An accidental encounter with Hebrew alters the destiny of an African prince.


At First Sight

At First Sight

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

What would it be like to be blind all your life, and then be able to see?


Why Hope?

Why Hope?

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

We can know with certainty that there will be a better future.


Downfall of the Enemy

Downfall of the Enemy

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

How should we feel upon seeing an evil person destroyed?


Faith and the Economic Slowdown

Faith and the Economic Slowdown

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

If people have no faith in God, He will see to it that they will also have no faith in each other.


Ben Franklin's Loophole

Ben Franklin's Loophole

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

While honesty may be the best policy, there are other policies, like tax evasion, insider trading and phony profits, that are also very good.


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