If you haven’t started learning the daily daf, perhaps Aharon Razel’s extraordinary motivation will help you enter the world of Torah. "You must understand that the Gemara doesn’t want you to just read about a cow and an egg, but to try to see if you have something to say about it, and if you understand the flow and the idea. Then it becomes an intellectual, emotional, and faithful challenge."
The prohibition of wasting food (Bal Tashchit) is designed to prevent, among other things, unnecessary food waste, especially when it comes to staple foods like bread. What should you do if you have leftover bread? Is it permissible to feed it to birds, and what is the significance of bread thrown on the floor?
Rabbis and thinkers explore faith, suffering, and the meaning of divine presence in the darkest chapter of Jewish history
Understanding Chabad, Breslov, Litvaks, Sephardim and more — and why diversity in Judaism is a spiritual strength, not a flaw
Oded Mizrachi shares heartfelt stories of divine providence and return to Judaism. His new book Seeing Eye reveals inspiring moments of faith and transformation
The assassination of Rabin, the Versailles Hall collapse, 9/11, and more—references to these events, through equidistant letter sequences, are said to be found in the Bible. Is it true? And why does science reject it? Answer of the week.
Why gamblers are disqualified as witnesses, and when charity raffles are permitted
The Torah vs. human conscience: why kindness alone cannot replace mitzvot and divine commandments
A deep look at the soul's journey, spiritual reward, and why Gan Eden is beyond physical description
His songs topped charts, but his soul searched deeper. Now he and his wife walk a shared path of Torah and mitzvot
Why the Torah forbids razors, how Kabbalah views facial hair as a channel of divine blessing, and what makes the beard a timeless symbol of dignity and faith
With help from U.S. soldiers, Dr. Nissan Sharifi brought an ancient Torah scroll from Baghdad to safety in a Netanya synagogue
From secular philosopher to Torah thinker, Nir Manoussi reveals how deep questions led him home to Judaism
The Land of Israel is blessed with it, it symbolizes fertility and wisdom, and it has a wealth of health benefits. Discover 7 fascinating facts about the pomegranate.
With 35-40 varieties, rich in antioxidants, seeds used as a flour substitute in India, and a mature tree producing about 300 fruits annually. Discover 7 facts about the juiciest summer fruit from the tropical regions of China and India – the mango.
How centuries of Talmud study sharpened Jewish intellect — blending analytical brilliance, spiritual depth, and mental discipline into one timeless exercise for the soul and the brain
Jewish sources say the next Temple descends by divine design. Explaining the wait, the spiritual readiness it demands, and how its arrival could transform life and faith
He once wrote about Jews returning out of fear. Now he tells stories of those returning with love and joy
Rabbinic insights on respect, speech, and how our behavior in the synagogue shapes our connection to God
A comprehensive look at Rashi’s origins, his daughters and descendants, his scholarship, and the legends that shaped his legacy
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