Seasons of the Moon: Iyar – The Power of Connectivity

New App Revolutionizes the Art of Giving

Falling on hard times, Jerry Latinik responded by finding ways of helping others. His vision sparked a revolution in kindness. .

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Covid-19 and the Messiah

No one knows when the final redemption will come, but the only way to be ready is to yearn for that period of peace, harmony, and universal God-consciousness.

Horse or Rider: Who Are You?

Understanding the human being’s inner conflict of desires.

Addressing Biblical Criticism: A Critique of the Documentary Hypothesis

An in-depth examination of the story of the Flood yields numerous faults of the source-critical approach.

Under Lockdown: The Festival of Freedom

What COVID-19 has to teach us about real freedom.

The Seventh of Adar: Haman and the Death of Moses

A deep analysis into the connection between Purim, Moses and the Oral Law.

Want Zionism To Survive? Keep It Simple.

Rather than reveling in nuance and complexity, we should tell ourselves a simple story of national and religious pride.

Does the Holocaust Still Matter?

Crucial lessons for humanity to remember always.

Disney, God, and the Fairy Godmother in Heaven

We want a God who's granting all our wishes and making our dreams come true – whether they're good for us or not.

Yes, Anti-Zionism is Anti-Semitism

Here are three clear reasons.

The Jewish People's Blockchain and the Accuracy of the Torah

Long before the advent of Bitcoin, the Torah blockchain has proved to be robust and enduring.

Shema Yisrael: 8 Facts

Fascinating facts about this central Jewish prayer.

Discovering the Real You

You are a masterpiece covered with stone; your job in this world is to uncover yourself.

The Nazis Knew

“They don’t hate us as a people. They hate us because of our holy books."

On Israel's Military Might and Moral Power

Israel’s national security and its national decency are closely linked.

Shoes and the Secret of Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur provides the unique opportunity to transcend our physical limitations and embrace our truest sense of self.

God Loves You – Do You Love Him?

We want to count on God, but can He count on us? We want Him to think of us but how often do we think of Him?

Rabbi Sacks' 10 Short Ideas about Rosh Hashanah

Essential insights that go to the heart of Judaism.

Seeing God in Tragedy

The doctor called us directly. Something was wrong.

PODCAST: Why Are We Here?

Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser on how to maximize our purpose and fulfillment.

The Moon: 7 Jewish Facts

The moon is central in Jewish tradition.

 

Where Do Good and Evil Come From?

If there is no God, who then determines what is right and what is wrong?

 

Things Life Has Taught Me About Judaism

Wise words to live by.

 

I Grew Up Denying The Holocaust, Then I Led A Trip To Auschwitz

A Palestinian professor takes a group of Arab students to visit Auschwitz.

 

Judaism’s Unique Claim: National Revelation

Why is Judaism the only religion in the world that claims God revealed Himself to an entire nation?

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Lag B’Omer: Seizing Your Life’s Mission

Lag B’Omer is a remarkable enigma.

Six Famous Questions from the Torah

Powerful questions which ring just as true today as when they were first uttered.

 

The Connection between Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism

Anti-Zionism is the latest mutations of the world’s longest hate.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

The Miracle of the Red Sea in Our Lives

How God lets us know that the events of our lives are not haphazard coincidence.

 

Beginning the Journey to Mount Sinai

Freedom isn’t enough. You have to know where you want to go.

Straightening the Bent Path: The Secret behind the Staff of Moses

Everything has the potential to be used for good or evil. The choice is ours.

What Is Rosh Chodesh (The New Month)?

Like the moon, the Jewish people will rise up again and light up the night.

Shtisel on Art, Spirituality and Forgiveness

Exploring three major themes from the popular and controversial Netflix series.

 

Do God and Science Conflict?

Can you believe in God and science?

The Giving Tree: A Tu B’Shvat Insight

The holiday of trees celebrates the essence of life and Creation: giving.

 

The Miraculous Relationship Between the Jewish People & the Land of Israel

Can land really have some kind of direct relationship with the people living on it?

Smearing Israel: The New York Times Suggests an Israeli War Crime

Does one errant IDF bullet warrant moral equivalence with Hamas terror tunnels?

 

The Miracle of Jewish History

As David Ben-Gurion said, "For a Jew to be a realist, you have to believe in miracles."

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Saying No to Cremation

We should not do to ourselves what our enemies have done to us – to burn the last remnant and reminder of people we loved.

 

What is the Holiest Spot in the World for the Jewish People?

And it’s not the Western Wall.

 

Jewish Strength is Not in Their Numbers

Don’t count Jews; count their vast contributions.

Hanukkah and the Soul

Indispensable to the Jewish worldview is the idea that humans are unique, that we possess a spiritual component and that our actions are freely chosen.

Chanukah: It's Greek to Me

What is the essential philosophical difference between the Greeks and the Jews?

The Fascinating Numbers of Hanukkah

Hanukkah: it’s all in the numbers.

 

4 Misconceptions People Have about Judaism

Clearing the air on some of these misconceptions will help you discover what Judaism is really about.

 

The Root Cause of Anti-Semitism

Judaism’s traditional explanation to the world’s longest hatred.

Guns are Not Enough: True Protection after Pittsburgh

In addition to physical security, anti-Semitism requires a spiritual response.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Forgiveness after the Pittsburgh Massacre

God does not forgive those who do not acknowledge that they did wrong and renounce the sinful behavior.

 

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