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His name is Nissim – which means miracles in Hebrew. An apt description of his life.
Chasidic Israeli filmmaker Rama Burshtein’s new film tells the fascinating story of a Chassidic family in Tel Aviv – almost as fascinating as Rama Burshtein’s own story.
Spending three days with non-religious Israelis, I discovered surprising things about them, and myself.
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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.
Should I let my teenaged son hang out with his friends or should I insist on a plan?
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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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I knew I possessed super powers. I just had to sort through the baggage of a few generations to find them.
How do I assess when things are stuck, versus moving slowly forward?
Three practical steps to help you find your soul mate.
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What can happen when we see everything as being fully within our grasp and under our control.
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The Bible's major role in the creation of the United States and its democracy.
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Seven remarkable milestones that defy historical patterns and fulfill ancient prophecies.
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
Has anyone who’s against the NSA’s policy of phone and email tapping come up with a better way to find terrorists?
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(4) Martha, July 1, 2008 9:34 AM
ummm, Yitzi, your Hebrew is a little off
A child in Hebrew is yeled. Ben is son. But I like your analogy in any event.
(3) john, June 30, 2008 8:20 AM
I think children are great but in Gods timing
in gods perfect timing
(2) Rosen, June 30, 2008 7:03 AM
children are our continuity line
Children are our offspring and continuity line. They emulate virtually everything adults do. So, they must perceive the right kind of emulation by parents who lead by example and are influential in a positive light. It's a matter of educating and disciplining them under loving, caring parents, ideally those of a same-faith intramarriage.
(1) Yitzi, June 29, 2008 6:45 PM
To help perfect the world
The hebrew word for child is ben. The commentaries point out that ben is related to the Hebrew word l'ven which means brick. The implication is that every child is another brick that helps bring the world to perfection. Every child has the capacity to perfect the edifice of humanity