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Fast of Esther
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsThe fast of the 13th of Adar is intended to hone the soul and galvanize Jewish strength for the challenges ahead.
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Four Parshiot
In the weeks surrounding Purim, four special Torah readings inspire the rest of the year.
Shushan Purim
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsAre you a resident of a "walled city"? If so, you'll celebrate Purim on a different day than other Jews.
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Gifts to Friends and the Poor
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsGiving food and money spurs feelings of camaraderie and unity among Jews. It's also a special mitzvah on Purim.
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Gifts to the Poor
by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok JaegerIn-depth laws for how to do Matanot La'evyonim correctly!
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Laws of Mishloach Manot
by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok JaegerIn-depth laws for how to do the mitzvah correctly!
The Festive Purim Meal
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsGet out the silly string afor the wackiest time of the Jewish year. But don't forget the rules.
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The Half-Shekel
by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok JaegerIn-depth laws for the mitzvah of commemorating Machatzit HaShekel.
Heart Transplant
A young girl's struggles and triumphs unite a community with meaning, love and growth.
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As a Jew in State Prison
A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
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Dating Maze #381: Letting Go of Love
Should I move to Israel to reclaim my love or am I chasing a dead end?
Dating Maze #380: Fiancée’s Troubled Past
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
Confessions of a Serial Hook-Up Artist
I was a master at creating false intimacy. Until I realized I was missing out on true love.
Chumash Themes #23: Transition of Leadership: Moses to Joshua
A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.
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Shiva & Mourning
The Jewish stages of mourning raises one from the abyss of despair to the normalcy of daily life.
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Moshe, Miriam and Prophecy
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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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.
Aging Ungracefully
In the 1960’s they used to say “Don’t trust anyone over 30”; Now, they say “Don’t trust anyone who looks older than 30!”
Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
This is Israel: Resilience
Critically wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, Asael Lubotzky dramatically transforms from victim to healer.
