Fasting: Uncovering Our Essence
by Rabbi Dovid RosenfeldFasting enables us to discover what is truly important to us.
The fast of the Tenth of Tevet begins Dec 28, 2017 at dawn
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Siege of Jerusalem
The Tenth of Tevet marks Nebuchadnezzar's siege of Jerusalem 2,500 years ago. What is the message for us today?
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Lighting the Fire
by Rebecca PollackThat day in the doctor's office, I lit a match and threw it onto the Holy Temple.
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Babylon's Fallen Tyrant
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsSaddam Hussein saw himself as the reincarnation of Nebuchadnezzar. And he suffered the same ignoble fate.
The Solar Eclipse: A Jewish Message
The connection between covering our eyes when we recite the Shema and when looking at the eclipse.
On Sunday the Rabbi Disappeared
With no money or phone, for a few days Rabbi Ilan Feldman slipped off the grid to experience a nomad’s life.
The Alarming Rise of White Supremacy in America
The violence in Charlottesville didn’t originate in a vacuum.
The Meaning of Some Common Sephardic Last Names
Some of the most famous names of the Sephardic community can be traced back to medieval times.
Dear Emuna: I Can’t Stand My Neighbor’s Loud Dog
Plus practical advice to a daughter whose aging father has moved nearby and is suddenly very dependent on her.
9 Ways to Discourage Your Teens from Swearing
Practical ideas to help your teens tame the swearing habit.
Off the Grid: Joshua Safran’s Childhood Was Nothing like Yours
One boy’s improbable journey from witches’ commune to Jerusalem.
4 Elements: Jewish Personality Typing
Getting to know the most fascinating person in the world – yourself.
In Doggy Heaven: Farewell to My Faithful Friend
At the equivalent of 105 in human years, our dog’s time had come. I miss him.
Guy Confessions: What I Want to Tell the Shadchan
Four points from actively dating dudes that could make Jewish dating even better.
Creation: A Convergence of Torah and Science
Once unthinkable, the accounts of creation by Torah and science are converging.
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My Yom Kippur Call
It was one the hardest calls I’ve ever made. And it turned out to be one the best.
Where to Take Your Jewish Date this Summer
For those committed to the Jewish faith, mini golf is the perfect date. We are good at it!
Fighting Fair: Jews vs. Non-Jews
Non-Jews wait for the right time to argue. Jews must get everything off their chests immediately!
Hating Israel: Understanding Tisha B’Av through Today’s Headlines
How preconceived notions cause baseless hatred.
Napoleon and the Purpose of Mourning on Tisha B’Av
Why do Tisha B’Av and Passover always occur on the same day of the week?
