A proud polio survivor, I was blissfully unaware of the stigma many attach to paralysis and deformity. Until I wanted to start dating.
Echoes of Queen Esther who broke protocol in the face of an Iranian threat to destroy her people.
An exciting exhibit presents direct evidence of the Jewish community in Babylonia right before and after the destruction of the First Temple.
Over 650 young Muslims have volunteered to guard Oslo Synagogue on Shabbat in support of the Jewish people.
Our brother demands that we end our relationship with his first wife. None of his siblings want to.
It's the time of year to increase your level of joy. Here's how.
Attaining the self-assurance you need to achieve true intimacy with another person.
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Kabbala is the Torah's expression of the way the world works. Removed from its source, it's a lot of rubbish. (First in a series.)
Sometimes receiving a sign that God is orchestrating events can transform one’s life.
A video series that takes a closer, more grown-up look at the Book of Esther.
Amazing infographic to SHARE with your friends and family about Judaism's most fun holiday.
Mathew Vaughn’s new film has at its core the message that “Manners maketh man”. Or, to put it into Jewish terms, “Manners maketh mensch.” A surprisingly fitting Purim message.
Men whatever you do, never tell your wife that her clothes look, or her food tastes “fine.”
What responsibility do you as a citizen feel that you have to support your government?
Published: August 23, 2010
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(2) Reuven Frank, September 7, 2012 9:47 AM
even in Mitzvos themselves
Remember how it felt the first time you put on T'filin, or Tzitzis, or prayed [Shmona Esra, or Otherwise], read a moving story about how Jews kept Mitzvos, and learned Tora under Great adversity, or during the Holocaust. As the RAbbi said, "If you visualize, or recall those feelings, you can feel them again. Try to feel that "rush" when you did it the first time. It can be yours again, just for the imagining
(1) Anonymous, September 6, 2012 11:14 AM
excellent
i rely enjoy rabbi shaffer explaining it is jus a pity it is not longer or more on the parsha