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Loyalty is a core Jewish value and one of the primary elements of our legacy from Avraham, as evidenced from this week’s parsha. Avraham’s nephew,
Rabbi Yehoshua ben Chanania (a second and third-generation tanna) was never defeated in verbal combat, except by a woman, a young girl and a young
Rav Yitzchak Zilber, zt”l, legendary champion of Russian Jewry, was a humble talmid chacham and teacher whose incredible self-sacrifice and dedication inspired and strengthened generations
וַיֹּאמֶר ה‘ אֶל אַבְרָם לֶךְ לְךָ מֵאַרְצְךָ וּמִמּוֹלַדְתְּךָ וּמִבֵּית אָבִיךָ אֶל הָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר אַרְאֶךָּ:“ (בראשית יב:א) “And Hashem said to Avram: ‘Go forth from your
Sara’s lifelong dream was to help people and to protect children. She became a lawyer for Child and Family Services. She had tried hundreds of
In Parshat Lech Lecha, Avram and Lot start by going on a journey and growing together. After leaving their homelands and going down to Egypt
With Avraham and Sarah still childless, Sarah decides to give her maidservant—Hagar—to Avraham as a wife. Hagar conceives from Avraham, and immediately upon becoming pregnant,
With Avraham and Sarah still childless, Sarah decides to give her maidservant—Hagar—to Avraham as a wife. Hagar conceives from Avraham, and immediately upon becoming pregnant,
Part of the Chol Hamoed experience includes “back of hand stamps.” At many parks and recreational facilities, the policy is that if you need to
Question: I asked a friend who needs tefillot for her health, what her name is for such purposes, and she answered, “Shira bat Avraham Avinu.”
When we realize that the Jewish state is essentially a result of World War I, we much better understand the justice of our cause. Unfortunately,
