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.
Why Leo Frank’s Lynching Matters Today
An innocent Jewish man was hanged by a mob in 1915. Anti-Semites today are justifying his murder.
American Jewry is Disappearing
Patrilineal descent and intermarriage are the problem, not the solution.
The Scandalous Murder of Alexander Rubowitz
In 1947 a Jewish boy, 16, was kidnapped from Jerusalem and never seen again. His alleged abductor, a British WWII hero, apparently got away with murder.
The American Jew who Smuggled Holocaust Survivors to Israel
The true story of the secret operation to ferry thousands of desperate Holocaust survivors to Israel.
Involuntary Manslaughter through Words
A recent, precedent-setting case shows how words can literally kill.
Dear Emuna: Married Lonely Hearts Club
Advice to two wives who, for different reasons, feel lonely at home.
(Not) Dressed for the Prom
What message are we giving our daughters when we pay for revealing dresses that objectify their body?
Middot Series #11 – Preserving the Peace
Harvey S. Hecker Character Development Series: Meeting others more than halfway.
Eight Things Your Wife Really Wants from You (But Doesn't Tell You)
How to show your wife she’s cherished.
10 Out-of-the-Box Dating Activities
Tired of sitting in a café? Here are some fun dating ideas for types of couples.
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Q&A: Why Judaism’s Attachment to the Land of Israel?
If Judaism is a religion, why does it need a country?
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An Enigma Wrapped in a Riddle
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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A Letter to My Beloved on Tisha B’Av
I desperately yearn for the day we can reconcile and rebuild our home.
Why The Transformers Movies Are Really Stories Of Jewish Resilience and Adaptability
It seems like an appropriate time to reveal that the Transformers are Jewish.
The Jewish Alexa for the Jewish Smart House
Introducing Aviva, the know-it-all maven more intelligent than all other digital personal assistants.
Bad Buffet Behavior
The all-you-can-eat buffet is the only thing on this planet that serves more food than the average Jewish mother.
Crash Course in Shavuot
A fascinating, big picture overview of the holiday of Shavuot and the Ten Commandments.