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The one who led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Ten Commandments…even he had moments where he had to turn to a higher power for guidance. The Legends of the Jews, that in...
We all know the story of Passover, the Korban Pesach, the Paschal lamb. But there's a layer to the story that adds so much depth, a detail that speaks volumes about covenant and re...
But the Rabbis of the Talmud never take anything at face value. They immediately ask: Why does the Torah even need to say this? Isn't it obvious? R. Yoshiyah starts with a powerful...
They’re called tefillin, or phylacteries, and they’re more than just ritual objects – they’re a powerful connection to our history and our faith. But have you ever stopped to consi...
Sometimes, it's not as straightforward as you might think. Take the classic example of basar b'chalav, meat and milk – a cornerstone of kashrut (dietary laws). You might assume it'...
(To put it mildly!) We spend weeks cleaning, preparing, and then…bam! A whole new set of guidelines kicks in. Today, let's untangle one of those specific, time-sensitive commandmen...
Jewish mysticism is full of these moments, these cosmic turning points. to one found in the Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah. It speaks of time, specifically the relation...
Take the search for ḥametz (leaven) before Passover. We scour our homes, symbolically ridding ourselves of the puffed-up ego and stale habits that keep us from spiritual growth. Bu...
The ancient sages understood that yearning, and they left us clues, breadcrumbs on a path. And according to Sifrei Devarim, an early rabbinic commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy,...
