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Stress after Rest: Healthy or Unhealthy?
Science in the Torah

Stress after Rest: Healthy or Unhealthy?

With having neither the data of the Emergency Medical Service nor the latest statistics from the United States, our Sages…
A Dangerous Awakening – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Science in the Torah

A Dangerous Awakening – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Is "jumping out of bed" the right way to start your day?
A Spiritual Quest – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

A Spiritual Quest – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Who does it mean to be a spiritual person? Do I have to abstain completely from all the pleasures of…
The Discovery of Auriculotherapy – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Science in the Torah

The Discovery of Auriculotherapy – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Ears are not just for hearing; Auriculotherapy technique is used for treating various conditions – from muscle and skeletal pain,…
Conflicting Forces vs. Harmonious Duality Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

Conflicting Forces vs. Harmonious Duality Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Some people are confounded by the Torah’s prohibitions involving the combination of two entities. Examples of this include cooking and…
The Positive and Negative Aspects of the Colors
The Keys to Life

The Positive and Negative Aspects of the Colors

Every color represents a good and effective root, provided that the person does not use it in a negative way
The Colors of the Rainbow – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

The Colors of the Rainbow – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

What message is conveyed through the Colors of the Rainbow?
The Effect of Colors on the Human Psyche – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

The Effect of Colors on the Human Psyche – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

What color are you particularly drawn to? What does that imply about you? Why is green the color of the…
How Come Jews Practice Shechita? (Jewish ritual slaughter)
Science in the Torah

How Come Jews Practice Shechita? (Jewish ritual slaughter)

Not only do kosher animals not suffer during ritual slaughter, they do not even experience emotional discomfort before the act,…
Judaism and the Pursuit of Happiness – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

Judaism and the Pursuit of Happiness – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Aside from happiness being a basic emotional need, it is also one of the most important principles in Judaism with…
The Mystical Aspect of Colors and the Spheres
The Keys to Life

The Mystical Aspect of Colors and the Spheres

Jewish mysticism teaches that every color in nature represents a different spiritual root—a root from which that color originates and…
The Humble Man Merits Greatness
The Keys to Life

The Humble Man Merits Greatness

What are the advantages of acquiring the attribute of humility? A humble person will quickly develop positive traits such as…
Trust in G-d – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

Trust in G-d – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

What is trust? Peace of mind of the one who trusts. That one relies in his heart that the One…
Overcoming Anger – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

Overcoming Anger – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Relative to all the other difficult traits, anger is by far the hardest to correct. A raging temper distorts the…
The Fetus Sees and Feels – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Science in the Torah

The Fetus Sees and Feels – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

The Sages had an oral tradition that a fetus has a special sense and knowledge of the world around it.…
Circumcision – The Day When Blood Coagulation Begins
Science in the Torah

Circumcision – The Day When Blood Coagulation Begins

Dr. Armand James Quick: “It is not a coincidence that the religion of Moses sets its ceremony for circumcision on…
Respect Your Elders – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

Respect Your Elders – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Learn about the laws pertaining to the honoring of scholars and the elderly
The World Was Created for Me
The Keys to Life

The World Was Created for Me

A person who is interested in developing his character must undertake the great spiritual task of recognizing his self-worth
The Laws of Family Purity – The Health Benefits
Science in the Torah

The Laws of Family Purity – The Health Benefits

This teaching illuminates the Laws of Family Purity from a different direction, emphasizing their contribution to the emotional health of…
The Day from Which the Fetus is considered a Person
Science in the Torah

The Day from Which the Fetus is considered a Person

Scientists Discover: “We do not know much about the development of the brain of the fetus… until about the fortieth…
The Conception of Twins

The Conception of Twins

Only relatively recently have advanced scanning devices determined that twins are created by virtue of two ovum that descend from…
Honoring Your Fellow Man
Character Development

Honoring Your Fellow Man

Basic respect is a fundamental human need. As the highest form of creation, the human being feels dejected when embarrassed,…
Spiritual Purity and the Flood
Jewish Thought

Spiritual Purity and the Flood

There are approximately 120 million sperm in every milliliter of semen and each one has the potential to bring about…
The Secret Life of Plants – Can Plants Hear?

The Secret Life of Plants – Can Plants Hear?

Rabbi Yochanan said that while the voice is good for plants, it can actually damage wine, which improves far better…
Spiritual Wellness – Rule D: Exposure to Nature
Health & Nutrition

Spiritual Wellness – Rule D: Exposure to Nature

Humans were never meant to live inside cubes of cement, or travel inside mobile metal boxes on winding roads of…
The Secret Life of Plants – Plants can communicate!

The Secret Life of Plants – Plants can communicate!

“King Solomon, of blessed memory – to whom God gave both wisdom and knowledge – knew everything in the Torah.…
Spiritual Wellness – Rule B: Preventing Emotional Stress
The Keys to Life

Spiritual Wellness – Rule B: Preventing Emotional Stress

How can you prevent harmful and unnecessary emotional stress? Rabbi Zamir Cohen focuses on the damage caused by visual media.
The Secret Life of Plants – Do Plants have Feelings?
Science in the Torah

The Secret Life of Plants – Do Plants have Feelings?

In 1970, the leading Russian newspaper Pravda announced in an explosive headline: “Plants Speak. Yes, They Shout! Only to Avoid…
Spiritual Wellness – Rule C: Flaws of Society
Health & Nutrition

Spiritual Wellness – Rule C: Flaws of Society

A person who lives with the false premise that he is unwanted by the people he meets and lives with,…
Wellness of the Mind – Introduction
Health & Nutrition

Wellness of the Mind – Introduction

Why are the number of people suffering from mental illnesses these days on the rise?
Spiritual Wellness – Rule A: Understanding Suffering
The Keys to Life

Spiritual Wellness – Rule A: Understanding Suffering

The main cause of all mental breakdowns is the feeling of powerlessness and inability to cope with prolonged suffering or…
The Lightning Rod – in The Writings of our Sages
Science in the Torah

The Lightning Rod – in The Writings of our Sages

It is Known to be one of Benjamin Franklin's more Popular Inventions, Is that really True?
The importance of exercise in Judaism – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Health & Nutrition

The importance of exercise in Judaism – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Maimonides considers physical exercise to be one of the most important conditions for maintaining a healthy body
Sensitivity Towards Your Fellow Man – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

Sensitivity Towards Your Fellow Man – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

It is important to emphasize that while one is taking care of his physical health, he must be careful not…
Hidabroot English Television Network
Jewish News

Hidabroot English Television Network

The Hidabroot world organization has a mission to reach every Jew around the globe
Gedolim Speak
Judaism

Gedolim Speak

From The Declaration of the Gedolim Regarding The Hidabroot Organization We hereby make a holy declaration in favor of the…
The Weight of Air – in the Talmud
Science in the Torah

The Weight of Air – in the Talmud

The weight of the air pressing down upon our bodies every second is about 10 tons. Torah Sages living 2,000…
Keeping Healthy – Rule C: Cleansing the Body of Accumulated Toxic Waste
Health & Nutrition

Keeping Healthy – Rule C: Cleansing the Body of Accumulated Toxic Waste

The problem with waste accumulation is not solely in the accumulation itself. The problem lies in the fact that the…
The Importants of Physical Wellness in Judaism
The Keys to Life

The Importants of Physical Wellness in Judaism

Judaism instructs us to protect our physical health and prolong it by adhering to proper health and environmental standards
Keeping Healthy – Rule A: Ensuring the Quality of Food
Health & Nutrition

Keeping Healthy – Rule A: Ensuring the Quality of Food

Good quality food will renew and regenerate a healthy body, whereas, poor quality food will produce an inferior body
Keeping Healthy – Rule B: Regulating the Amount of Food Intake
Health & Nutrition

Keeping Healthy – Rule B: Regulating the Amount of Food Intake

Contrary to popular belief, eating large amounts of healthy food is not necessarily a good thing. The truth is, that…
Using Radiation to Cut and Cleave

Using Radiation to Cut and Cleave

Thousands of years ago, the Sages knew, from the Torah, of the existence of radiation and its ability to perform…
Seeing Inside Opaque Objects
Science in the Torah

Seeing Inside Opaque Objects

The Talmud states that the Jewish people used the light from the clouds to examine internal bodily organs; a precursor…
“Train the youth according to his way”
Parenting

“Train the youth according to his way”

The goal of education is not to change the child’s nature, rather the role of education is to take any…
The Law of Conservation of Mass and Energy – in Ecclesiastes
Science in the Torah

The Law of Conservation of Mass and Energy – in Ecclesiastes

Although Scientists have come to this Conclusion only Recently (250 years); The Torah Tells us about it Thousands of Years…
The Effects of Sound Waves on Matter

The Effects of Sound Waves on Matter

Does it Really Make a Difference How I Speak to my Flowers?!
Causes for Delayed Marriage
Dating

Causes for Delayed Marriage

In our generation, the number of people awaiting marriage is very large relative to the number of those in previous…
Having a Large Family
Parenting

Having a Large Family

Many couples these days experience doubts when it comes to having more children. They fear that additional children will create…
The Teachings of Our Sages on Marital Harmony
Marriage

The Teachings of Our Sages on Marital Harmony

"The sages have ordered that a man must honor his wife more than he honors himself and love her as…
Abortion
Women & Judaism

Abortion

Abortion is in other words a helpless murder that takes place in the mother’s womb. In order to silence the…
The Atom and the Soul of the Inanimate
Science in the Torah

The Atom and the Soul of the Inanimate

Does a Squirrel have a Soul? Does a Tree have a Soul? Does a Chair have a Soul? And What…
Breaking the Routine
Family Purity

Breaking the Routine

What is the purpose of observing the laws of Family Purity? How can you create a sense of renewal in…
The Mother / Daughter-in-law Conflict
Relationships

The Mother / Daughter-in-law Conflict

One of the most important topics that must be considered, especially during the first years of marriage, is how a…
Meteorites as the Source of Water on Planet Earth
Science in the Torah

Meteorites as the Source of Water on Planet Earth

Does it Rain from Outer Space!? And What does the Torah have to Say About it?
Is There Life on Other Planets?
Science in the Torah

Is There Life on Other Planets?

Human beings have always asked the question: Do plants, animal life, or even sophisticated cultures exist on other planets? What…
Gravity and Shape of the Earth

Gravity and Shape of the Earth

Who said the world is round?? The Zohar, written over 2,000 years ago has something to tell us;The entire world…
The Pleiades Star Cluster

The Pleiades Star Cluster

The Talmud was written over 1,500 years ago, far before the invention of the telescope. The visible appearance of Pleiades…
What is Love? by Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Dating

What is Love? by Rabbi Zamir Cohen

The definition of love is: A pure desire by the one who loves, that his beloved will experience happiness. When…
The Strength to Cope
Marriage

The Strength to Cope

We often hear older couples expressing their frustration by saying: “I know it’s all true, I must give in and…
The Number of Stars and Galaxies

The Number of Stars and Galaxies

1,064,340,000,000,000,000 Stars !! And All that was Created for Me?!
The Sun’s Sheath

The Sun’s Sheath

Scientific Information Provided by the Torah: Our Sages Told us about the Sun's Sheath, Thousends of Years before Modern Technology…
The Main Aspect of the Home – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Women & Judaism

The Main Aspect of the Home – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

The woman is naturally connected to the inner aspect of the home even if she works outside of it. She…
The Status of a Woman According to Kabbalah
Women & Judaism

The Status of a Woman According to Kabbalah

According to Kabbalah, the woman corresponds to the tenth Sphere – the Sphere of Malchut (royalty). She receives from the…
Good Tips for a Happy Marriage
Marriage

Good Tips for a Happy Marriage

Rabbi Zamir Cohen provides practical and vital tips that will strengthen your relationship and make it the most fulfilling it…
A Practical Guide for Husband and Wife – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Marriage

A Practical Guide for Husband and Wife – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

In his great work, Mishneh Torah, the Rambam (Maimonides) surprises his readers in that he does not give the same…
The Status of a Woman in Judaism – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Women & Judaism

The Status of a Woman in Judaism – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Even from the time that they are born, a male and a female differ from each other.
The Wisdom of a Woman
Women & Judaism

The Wisdom of a Woman

While men tend to see the big picture, women have a unique ability to discern fine details. For this reason,…
Ki Tetzei – Sending Away The Mother Bird

Ki Tetzei – Sending Away The Mother Bird

One of the mitzvot that may at first glance appear strange may actually contain one of man’s ultimate lessons in…
Vegetarianism and the Consumption of Meat – in Judaism
The Keys to Life

Vegetarianism and the Consumption of Meat – in Judaism

Many people wonder how the Torah allows the consumption of animal meat. Although it’s been proven that Jewish slaughtering is…
The Secret To A Happy Marriage
Marriage

The Secret To A Happy Marriage

One of the most painful topics to many people in our generation is the topic of marital discord. In Israel,…
Guarding the Eyes, Guarding the Mind
The Keys to Life

Guarding the Eyes, Guarding the Mind

A person who escapes temptation by avoiding immodest images and heretical thoughts and ideas is a calm individual, content and…
The Universe Comes Into Being – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Beginning of the Universe

The Universe Comes Into Being – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Creation, Big Bang, or Was it Always there? All the Answers to the Biggest Question in the World
Physical Beauty in Judaism – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

Physical Beauty in Judaism – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Beauty is an expression of perfection and when a person is awe inspired by beauty, he is essentially awe inspired…
No Working on Shabbat – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Shabbat

No Working on Shabbat – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

One of the most common questions we hear today is, “why can’t I light a fire on Shabbat? After all,…
The Preservation of Personal Abundance – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
The Keys to Life

The Preservation of Personal Abundance – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Even though the ultimate purpose of the mitzvot is to allow man to prosper in the life of eternity, they…
A Royal Crown – The Head Covering of a Woman
Modesty

A Royal Crown – The Head Covering of a Woman

The mitzvah that instructs a married woman to cover her hair seems like an inconceivable restriction to many people. What’s…
A Royal Crown – The Head Covering of a Man
Mitzvot

A Royal Crown – The Head Covering of a Man

Why does a Jewish man cover his head? A person whose head is exposed stunts his spiritual growth, as the…
Shabbat – The Spiritual Within the Physical
Shabbat

Shabbat – The Spiritual Within the Physical

A person who reflects upon the mitzvah of Shabbat from a true perspective will discover that besides for its spiritual…
A Four-Cornered “Bulletproof Vest”
Mitzvot

A Four-Cornered “Bulletproof Vest”

One of the areas of Judaism that has sparked much interest among the nations of the world is the special…
Tefillin – Supreme Bindings
Mitzvot

Tefillin – Supreme Bindings

Just like an audiovisual device can work through a single antenna that receives waves from the atmosphere transmitting its content…
The Daughter of a King
Modesty

The Daughter of a King

A Jewish woman must always remember that since she has always been a highly esteemed princess, she cannot allow herself…
Chayei Sarah – Business Ethics
Chayei Sarah

Chayei Sarah – Business Ethics

When a buyer uses pressure tactics to persuade the seller to sell against his will, does this constitute unethical conduct?
‘Torah-Live’ Brings Torah Study to Life
Judaism

‘Torah-Live’ Brings Torah Study to Life

For some people, failure is only the catalyst for far greater success.
Are Sausages as Dangerous As Cigarettes?

Are Sausages as Dangerous As Cigarettes?

New studies draw a link between meat consumption and various cancers. What does the Torah have to say about eating…
Mediterranean-Style Diet May Prevent Cognitive Decline

Mediterranean-Style Diet May Prevent Cognitive Decline

Recent research supports the hypothesis that different diets may have an effect on cognitive decline in old people.
The Avot – Hashem’s Chariot
Jewish Personalities

The Avot – Hashem’s Chariot

All Jews inherit a deep spiritual connection from the forefathers
Jilted Bride Donates Her Wedding Feast to the Homeless

Jilted Bride Donates Her Wedding Feast to the Homeless

When he groom cancelled the wedding at the last minute, Quinn knew what to do with her wedding feast
Vayera – The Legacy of Sodom

Vayera – The Legacy of Sodom

Was it just the lack of kindness and caring for the needy? or was it something much deeper that brought…
Help! My Teenager is Driving Me Crazy
Parenting

Help! My Teenager is Driving Me Crazy

How does one deal with a recalcitrant teenager? Does the Torah offer some guidance to parents?
The Humane Treatment of all Living Things

The Humane Treatment of all Living Things

Being Humane could lead to shocking results if its not done in the correct proportion, as the Torah wisely teaches…
At Least
Jewish Thought

At Least

Saying Thank You Isn't Always as Simple as It Seems, Especially When Regarding G-D .Hakarat Hatov-Gratitude to G-D, What Does…
Lech Lecha Associating with Evil
Lech Lecha

Lech Lecha Associating with Evil

May one work in a place whose values one does not identify with? A possible answer emerges from this Parsha.
Is There a Remedy for Fears and Bad Dreams?
Kabbalah & Mysticism

Is There a Remedy for Fears and Bad Dreams?

Reciting the Shema is an important commandment that involves accepting the Kingdom of Heaven and the yoke of commandments. Reading…
Ten Facts about the Book of Psalms-Tehillim
10 Facts

Ten Facts about the Book of Psalms-Tehillim

What is the meaning of the name of the Book of Psalms? How many people composed the hymns in the…
The Shabbat Project – 2015
The Shabbos Project

The Shabbat Project – 2015

This Saturday the world-wide Shabbat Project takes off once again, millions of Jews all over the world will keep Shabbat,…
“Thanks to My Disadvantage, I Can Now Help People”
Inspiring Jewish Women

“Thanks to My Disadvantage, I Can Now Help People”

Deborah Wakstock had one huge disadvantage — she suffered for years from the label “fatso.” Today she teaches people how…
8 Facts about Cohanim (Priests)
Concepts in Judaism

8 Facts about Cohanim (Priests)

Why did Rav Preida merit longevity? Which families are considered families of Cohanim? What does the word "Cohen" mean in…
Translator of R. Zamir Cohen’s books in Russian: “His Classes Lifted My Heart”
Hidabroot Activity

Translator of R. Zamir Cohen’s books in Russian: “His Classes Lifted My Heart”

Paulina Ovis is a very busy woman: When not with her children and grandchildren, she devotes her time and skills…
Like it Spicy? You’ll Probably Live Longer

Like it Spicy? You’ll Probably Live Longer

Research shows that people who eat spicy food at least once a week reduce their risk of dying from a…
Female Snake Conceived Without a Male — Surprising?

Female Snake Conceived Without a Male — Surprising?

This case was published in the scientific journal Linnean Society, but our sages recognized the phenomenon already during the time…
Ten Facts about the History of Jerusalem
Jewish Culture

Ten Facts about the History of Jerusalem

How did Jerusalem get its name? When did Jews begin to settle it? And what happened to the Jewish community…
Abortion – Unnecessary!
Pregnancy and Abortion

Abortion – Unnecessary!

You ask yourself: What's going on here? On the one hand people make a huge effort to bring another child…
25 Years: an Inspiring Interview with a Woman Whose Infertility Came to an End
Pregnancy and Abortion

25 Years: an Inspiring Interview with a Woman Whose Infertility Came to an End

To wait for a child for 25 years, to undergo treatments and see your friends marry off their children, doesn’t…
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, of Blessed Memory, Told her in a Dream: “Within 20 Days You’ll Be Pregnant”

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, of Blessed Memory, Told her in a Dream: “Within 20 Days You’ll Be Pregnant”

The righteous are greater after their passing than during their lifetime: she prayed at the tomb of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef,…
Good News for Pregnant Women — a Breakthrough in the Diagnosis of the Fetal Head
Pregnancy and Abortion

Good News for Pregnant Women — a Breakthrough in the Diagnosis of the Fetal Head

The Emek Hospital in Afula recently developed a first of its kind curve particularly adapted to the Israeli public. The…
Watch: The Life and Times of Maran Harav Ovadia Yosef OBM
Jewish Personalities

Watch: The Life and Times of Maran Harav Ovadia Yosef OBM

This movie describes in detail the extraordinary accomplishments of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the foremost Sephardic Rabbi of his time. Rabbi…
A Gift Instead of Abortion, Happy Birthday to Mika
The Jewish Woman

A Gift Instead of Abortion, Happy Birthday to Mika

Tehilla was only 22, and was very worried about continuing her pregnancy, but with the help of her supportive family,…
Abortion is an Empowering Experience? Just the Opposite
The Jewish Woman

Abortion is an Empowering Experience? Just the Opposite

Abortion is an experience of loss and emptiness, a form of death that occurs in the body of the woman.…
One Moment Before You Decide …
Pregnancy and Abortion

One Moment Before You Decide …

Ultimately the decision of whether to have an abortion is yours, so be aware of the moral, humane, Jewish legal…
Abortion: Jewish Legal and Scientific Considerations
Pregnancy and Abortion

Abortion: Jewish Legal and Scientific Considerations

Why abortion is called "bereavement" by Jewish law, and what the holy Zohar says about that * What medical, physical…
Australia: Dead Baby Comes “Back to Life” After Mother Touches It

Australia: Dead Baby Comes “Back to Life” After Mother Touches It

Amazing: a resident of Australia who gave birth to twins was informed that one of them did not survive and…
Vered Appeals Emotionally: Do Not Do Abortions!
The Jewish Woman

Vered Appeals Emotionally: Do Not Do Abortions!

I want to tell my personal case, so no one else should go through the suffering I went through
How the IMA Anti-Abortion Department is Saving Lives
The Jewish Woman

How the IMA Anti-Abortion Department is Saving Lives

Hidabroot’s departments to prevent assimilation and abortion are working day and night. Two different goals with the same purpose: to…
Swaying at the Kotel

Swaying at the Kotel

“There are Hearts and there are Hearts; there are Human Hearts and Hearts of Stone. There are Stones and there…
The Lost Daughter of Ethiopia
Inspirational Stories

The Lost Daughter of Ethiopia

An Email leads to a Family’s Reunion with a Daughter Long Thought Dead
“There are Now Hundreds of Ethiopian Torah scholars” — An Interview with Three Ethiopian Rabbis
Inspirational Stories

“There are Now Hundreds of Ethiopian Torah scholars” — An Interview with Three Ethiopian Rabbis

Three Ethiopian rabbis — Rabbi Mazor Baheine, Rabbi Eliezer Mengesha and Rabbi Reuven Wabeshet — discuss how their community is…
Palestinian Marranos?
Jewish News

Palestinian Marranos?

Jews who live in Hidding in This Day and Age Not in Some Far Off Country, Here in Israel
“Everyone Deserves A Chance To Improve”- The Work Of A College Rabbi at Hermon Prison
Inspirational Stories

“Everyone Deserves A Chance To Improve”- The Work Of A College Rabbi at Hermon Prison

At the Hermon rehabilitative correctional facility, the goal is to give the prisoners their life back again. The prisoners in…
Sukkot 101
Sukkot

Sukkot 101

Everything you wanted to Know about the Holiday of Sukkot
Yom Kippur 101
Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur 101

Everything you Wanted to Know about Yom Kippur
Kiryat Shmona- A Bastion of Football and Faith
Shabbat

Kiryat Shmona- A Bastion of Football and Faith

Shabbat and A Sport Career, Do they Have to Contadict?
In The Merit of Keeping Shabbat
Shabbat

In The Merit of Keeping Shabbat

At the Clintch of a Big Real Estate sale, a Jewish Buisness Man is Faced with a Dilema; Shabbat or…
Isn’t It Preferable Not To Benefit From This World?
Jewish Thought

Isn’t It Preferable Not To Benefit From This World?

Is it true that if a person benefits from this world, it is deducted from his merits?
Why Do We Blow 100 Blasts of the Shofar?
Rosh Hashanah

Why Do We Blow 100 Blasts of the Shofar?

Everything you Wanted to Know about Shofar Blowing on Rosh Hshanah
Why Are There Laws Of Slaves in the Torah?
Jewish Law

Why Are There Laws Of Slaves in the Torah?

Many verses in the Torah emphasize the fact that we were slaves in Egypt, and therefore we must act in…
A Story For Shabbat: Not Divine Inspiration
Shabbat

A Story For Shabbat: Not Divine Inspiration

The little girl stammered that her mother had sent her to check whether the chicken was kosher. The Rav beckoned…
Ten Days Of Repentance 101
Yom Kippur

Ten Days Of Repentance 101

Everything you Want to know about the Ten Days of Repentance
Ten Things You May Not Know About Havdalah
Shabbat

Ten Things You May Not Know About Havdalah

Havdalah is the ceremony marking the conclusion of Shabbat (or of Yom Tov or Yom Kippur) and the transition to…
Has The Nazi Treasure Train Been Found?
Holocaust

Has The Nazi Treasure Train Been Found?

Polish sources report that they may soon succeed in recovering the Nazi treasure train which disappeared at the end of…
Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashana

Reasons for Rosh Hashana Customs
Rosh Hashana 101
Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashana 101

Everything you Wanted to know about Rosh Hashana
Amazing End to Story of Apostate Who Spoke With The Lubavitcher Rebbe
Inspirational Stories

Amazing End to Story of Apostate Who Spoke With The Lubavitcher Rebbe

One of the most famous clips from the dollar distribution of the Lubavitcher Rebbe showed an apostate Jew trying to…
Spontaneous Public Protest At The Sharona Market, Tel Aviv: “He Has A Right To Keep Shabbat”
Shabbat

Spontaneous Public Protest At The Sharona Market, Tel Aviv: “He Has A Right To Keep Shabbat”

Hundreds of people came to the Henri's branch at Sharona Market to protest the fine the owner received for closing…
The Woman In a Veil Screamed: I’m Jewish, Save me
Inspirational Stories

The Woman In a Veil Screamed: I’m Jewish, Save me

A South American Jewish community was the backdrop for a dramatic smuggling operation of a woman married to a Muslim
10 Proofs That G-d Loves You Despite Giving You Tribulations
Faith & Trust

10 Proofs That G-d Loves You Despite Giving You Tribulations

"If there is a good and loving G-d, then why is there suffering in the world?" Some have used this…
Elul: Forgiveness – Rabbi Daniel Gefen
Elul

Elul: Forgiveness – Rabbi Daniel Gefen

Even if one is aware of his transgressions, he will not regret them if he does not know the full…
Watch: Bird Whisperer
Viral on the Web

Watch: Bird Whisperer

You won't believe what this man is able to do with a plastic bag
A Muslim in the Process of Conversion: “Judaism is the Holiest Religion”
Inspirational Stories

A Muslim in the Process of Conversion: “Judaism is the Holiest Religion”

25 years after his mother and sister were murdered in cold blood in the name of the Koran, Munir Munser…
A Mission from the Heavenly Court
Inspirational Stories

A Mission from the Heavenly Court

Alon Anava never imagined in his wildest dreams that he would be called to the Heavenly court and would undergo…
From the Church to the Synagogue
Inspirational Stories

From the Church to the Synagogue

The story of Rabbi Yehuda Peretz, who grew up as a Christian and was about to become a priest, until…
A Druze Woman Who Converted to Judaism: I am a Jew, I am the Daughter of a King
Inspirational Stories

A Druze Woman Who Converted to Judaism: I am a Jew, I am the Daughter of a King

S., a young Druze woman who officially joined the Jewish people, admits: "Judaism is the true religion. I converted, I…
No Longer Wrapped in Silence: Mom, I Now Can Hear You!
Parenting

No Longer Wrapped in Silence: Mom, I Now Can Hear You!

Sweet Ayalah was a year and her baby brother Benjamin both underwent a cochlear implant to allow them to hear.…
A Gift of a Kidney: “I Thought That Only Women Can Bring Life to the World”

A Gift of a Kidney: “I Thought That Only Women Can Bring Life to the World”

What brings a healthy man, age 35, married and father of six, to put himself into a surgical bed and…
Listen to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Zt”l Sing in his Youth
Interesting

Listen to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Zt”l Sing in his Youth

Rare video of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, of blessed memory, singing with his amazing voice
“I Gave Up Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to Learn Torah”
Inspirational Stories

“I Gave Up Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to Learn Torah”

What made a successful businessman abandon the race for money and turn into a yeshiva student? Yair Pardun was on…
Children’s Involvement in Running the Home
Parenting

Children’s Involvement in Running the Home

Our job as parents is to give our children the skills necessary to become self-sufficient. Running a home is a…
“I’m Funny And I Know it…”
Viral on the Web

“I’m Funny And I Know it…”

The child is afraid to ride a bike? After this video, we're sure he will not be scared anymore. Amusing
Funnier Than You Imagine
Viral on the Web

Funnier Than You Imagine

Mmm ... interesting. Who are you waiting with open arms, an adorable baby girl?
Drugs and Other Quick Fixes
Character Development

Drugs and Other Quick Fixes

Drugs can provide instant pleasure. And drugs will dissolve your sense of self until you have no personality left. The…
A Shared Language in Marriage
Marriage

A Shared Language in Marriage

In the beginning of a marriage communication is vitally important. The beginning is as long as the beginning lasts —…
The Jewish View of Happiness
Jewish Thought

The Jewish View of Happiness

What is the path that leads to happiness in a world of ordeals? Are we meant to strive for happiness?…
How to Deal with Depression
Character Development

How to Deal with Depression

Depression is one of the major problems of our age. What is the cause of depression? What is the cure…
What’s All the Fuss About? it’s Only Trees
Interesting

What’s All the Fuss About? it’s Only Trees

You will not believe what kind of "situations" these trees managed to reach. Of one thing we are certain: the…
Speaking Negatively for a Benefit
Gossip

Speaking Negatively for a Benefit

May one speak gossip in order to end a dispute? Is it permissible to speak negatively in order to save…
Watch: Chameleon Changes Color – the Wonders of Creation
Viral on the Web

Watch: Chameleon Changes Color – the Wonders of Creation

Look Who Created All These: How could it be that one created with so much 'wisdom' and' 'creativity'? After you…
Dads Dream Job – Daily Dose of Humor
Funny Pics

Dads Dream Job – Daily Dose of Humor

Get this daily ration of 'oxygen', that will upload a big smile on your face. Enjoy
Watch:This is How You Color Napkins
Viral on the Web

Watch:This is How You Color Napkins

An interesting experiment with cups, napkins and colored water. Do not miss
Tisha B’Av – Projection and Baseless Hatred
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Tisha B’Av – Projection and Baseless Hatred

We must allow ourselves to step out of our own emotions and think objectively what it must be like from…
Why We Cry Over the Destruction of the Temple
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Why We Cry Over the Destruction of the Temple

Why do the Jewish People continue mourning the destruction of the Temple for almost two millennia, while the nations of…
Meeting Good People on the Road
Spirituality

Meeting Good People on the Road

A flat tire three hours before Shabbat — and the couple have to make their way from Bnei Brak to…
The Coordinator Warned: That Thing on Your Head May Ruin the Whole Transaction!
Spirituality

The Coordinator Warned: That Thing on Your Head May Ruin the Whole Transaction!

The coordinator pressed him, "Have pity on yourself! Your insistence may ruin the whole transaction!" He appealed to his honor…
Why a Jew Wept Profusely at the Western Wall
Spirituality

Why a Jew Wept Profusely at the Western Wall

They approached the sound, and saw a 55-year old Jew leaning on the stones, crying profusely. His cries shook up…
Dinosaur Eggs Prove: Dinosaurs Could Not Have Lived Millions of Years Ago
Science in the Torah

Dinosaur Eggs Prove: Dinosaurs Could Not Have Lived Millions of Years Ago

For the first time, a team of researchers was able to discover the original color of fossilized dinosaur eggs. This…
Galit Burg Presents: From the “King’s Way” to the Creator’s Way

Galit Burg Presents: From the “King’s Way” to the Creator’s Way

The singer Galit Burg underwent a difficult transition. From participating in the Eurovision competition to her mother’s passing, to moving…
It Really Happened: Miracles in Cyprus
Spirituality

It Really Happened: Miracles in Cyprus

A break-in to a yeshiva left it penniless, and without money to buy food even for the guys in the…
What Will the World Look Like During the Messianic Era?
End of Days

What Will the World Look Like During the Messianic Era?

In our liturgy and Grace over Meals, we mention many times the phrase "messianic era": "May it be His Will……
The Patients Who Survived Their Prognosis
Health & Nutrition

The Patients Who Survived Their Prognosis

Prof. Moshe Frenkel, a Clinical Associate at the University of Texas, and chairman of the Israeli Society for Complementary Medicine,…
G-d’s Kindness: the Operation was a Success and the Siamese Twins Were Separated
Parenting

G-d’s Kindness: the Operation was a Success and the Siamese Twins Were Separated

China, April 2015: Siamese twins who were born attached to the hips, were separated successfully by a surgery that utilized…
The Orphan Girl Who Let G-d Lovingly Lead Her to Him
Inspiring Jewish Women

The Orphan Girl Who Let G-d Lovingly Lead Her to Him

When she was seven years old her mother died and she reluctantly became the mother of the family. In ninth…
10 Facts About Shatnez – Mixture of Wool and Linen
Jewish Law

10 Facts About Shatnez – Mixture of Wool and Linen

What is the reason for the prohibition of Shatnez? What is the source of the name? What is the obstacle…
Jacob asks: “My friend became religious and can’t find a job. What can I tell him?”
Q & A: Ask the Rabbi

Jacob asks: “My friend became religious and can’t find a job. What can I tell him?”

What can one say to one who repented and became religious, and prays for a livelihood but is not answered?…
Yaniv Asks: “Did The First Man Have A Navel?”
Faith & Trust

Yaniv Asks: “Did The First Man Have A Navel?”

Did the first man have a navel? And why do men have nipples if they can not nurse? A scientific…
The Nun Who Learned About Keeping Shabbat
Inspirational Stories

The Nun Who Learned About Keeping Shabbat

What does a religious family do who discovers that their refrigerator is disconnected on Friday night? The Kisus family did…
On the Verge of Death: “I Knew It Was the Last Call to Enter the Train”
Inspiring Jewish Women

On the Verge of Death: “I Knew It Was the Last Call to Enter the Train”

Limor Tabibi’s operation led to a series of medical complications — until she had a clinical death experience. Until today,…
Unbelievable: Where Do All The Carrots Go?
Viral on the Web

Unbelievable: Where Do All The Carrots Go?

Amusing: Hamster puts entire carrots in his mouth, one after another. Where he stores all of them, that is the…
Questions and Answers about Noah and the Flood
Science in the Torah

Questions and Answers about Noah and the Flood

Is there any scientific evidence of Noah's flood? How were millions of species able to enter the ark? And what…
Why is the Bermuda Triangle Special?
Science in the Torah

Why is the Bermuda Triangle Special?

Hagit asks: "No one knows why everyone who has gone through Bermuda Triangle has disappeared without a trace. What does…
Just Think Positive
Encouraging Lines

Just Think Positive

Physical entities come and go, but the spirit remains always. Be positive and focus on what you have, not what…
Why Fast on the 17th of Tammuz?
17th of Tammuz

Why Fast on the 17th of Tammuz?

What is the purpose of the fast on the Seventeenth of Tammuz? Learn how this fast day will help us…
Why We Shouldn’t Celebrate ‘Marriage Equality’
Society

Why We Shouldn’t Celebrate ‘Marriage Equality’

The decision of the US Supreme Court that same-sex couples are entitled to marry is no cause for celebration
Labels, Washing Instructions and Other Vegetables
Funny Pics

Labels, Washing Instructions and Other Vegetables

It is unclear how much these are real labels, but there is no doubt that the information they portray is…
Watch: Water Balloon Exploding in Slow Motion
Viral on the Web

Watch: Water Balloon Exploding in Slow Motion

Curious to know how a water balloon explodes in slow motion? Watch the video and find out. Beautiful
Funny Pictures That Will Make Your Day
Funny Pics

Funny Pictures That Will Make Your Day

They say that laughter is beneficial to health, and this is not a cliché. That's exactly why we're here, isn't…
Lego Blocks – More Sophisticated Than You Can Imagine
Viral on the Web

Lego Blocks – More Sophisticated Than You Can Imagine

How many things can be built from the tiny pieces of the 'lego' game, why bake the LEGO pieces before…
Taking Precautions
Gossip

Taking Precautions

Should one take precautions when hearing gossip, in case the information is true? Is it permissible to accept gossip if…
Indirect Gossip
Gossip

Indirect Gossip

What is considered indirect gossip? Learn about common forms of indirect gossip that come up daily
The Power of Togetherness
Character Development

The Power of Togetherness

With unity, all things are possible
Media Gossip
Gossip

Media Gossip

May one sell newspapers that contain gossip? Is it permissible to talk gossip in a joking manner?
Speaking Gossip to Close Relatives
Gossip

Speaking Gossip to Close Relatives

Is it permissible to speak negatively about others to one's spouse, in order to get the issue off one's chest?
Sick and tired
Health & Nutrition

Sick and tired

Why I prefer to self-diagnose
Hand in hand
Parenting

Hand in hand

The memory of my father’s touch accompanies me still
How Serious is Gossiping?
Gossip

How Serious is Gossiping?

Is it permissible to speak gossip in order to save one's job?
Belated delivery
Jewish Personalities

Belated delivery

The man was horrified as the memory came flooding back and he realized that he had never fulfilled his promise
A Double Life?
Marriage

A Double Life?

A wife thinks she has uncovered the truth about her husband
Dear matchmaker
Dating

Dear matchmaker

Help! I’m in the middle of acting as shadchan for a boy and girl who have so far gone out…
Rethreading the loom
Parenting

Rethreading the loom

While most of her family let go of the threads, my mother held on with a vengeance
My cup runs over

My cup runs over

An encounter on the street creates a purpose for my notebook
Who Am I?
Jewish Thought

Who Am I?

"A name captures the essence of a person and in a sense becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy". Rebbetzin FeigeTwerski
The confession

The confession

His secret had been festering for over a decade
Affairs of the heart

Affairs of the heart

Against all expectations, my daughter came back from the brink of death
Every bit as evil
Holocaust

Every bit as evil

A researcher uncovers the shocking extent to which german women played a role in the holocaust and how they got…
Movers, shakers, breakers

Movers, shakers, breakers

The insanity of a boxathon and how you can survive it
Comfortable shoes

Comfortable shoes

The woman’s pointed stare made me want to flee
More than just the clothes
Inspirational Stories

More than just the clothes

The poritz was terribly distressed about his son’s irresponsible behavior
Failure to act
Health & Nutrition

Failure to act

Healing emotional neglect
Shidduch saga
Dating

Shidduch saga

A williamsburg tale
This time it will be different
Parenting

This time it will be different

What’s in a meatball, anyway?
Women to know : She signed up to become an organ donor
Inspiring Jewish Women

Women to know : She signed up to become an organ donor

It’s not our world; it’s Hashem’s world, we just do what he directs us to do, and he will take…
A permanent mud puddle
Jewish Personalities

A permanent mud puddle

His doorstep was graced by a perpetual pool of mud
When family ties can’t bind
Parenting

When family ties can’t bind

My nephew conned my son out of money, then he ruined a promising shidduch prospect, should i speak up?
Too beautiful
Modesty

Too beautiful

Every generation has nisyonos on its own level
Confessions of an only girl

Confessions of an only girl

My poor little stepsisters never had a chance
The trip
Jewish Thought

The trip

A privilege to go, mixed emotions upon my return
Snowball
Dating

Snowball

The shadchan’s lie led to more lies
Out of control
Parenting

Out of control

Tortured for years by bizarre outbursts, my son’s tourette syndrome was cured by a radical new procedure
Rich uncle harry
Mitzvot

Rich uncle harry

In fundraising, it's not always clear who is the donor and who is the recipient
Reflections Over a Cup of Coffee – Rebbetzin FeigeTwerski
Women & Judaism

Reflections Over a Cup of Coffee – Rebbetzin FeigeTwerski

Even the most mundane activity can bring us to a state of mindfulness
The tenth man
Inspirational Stories

The tenth man

The man looked Jewish but not like someone who would be thrilled to join a minyan
Shidduch saga
Dating

Shidduch saga

Right time, right place
Fragments of my past
Inspirational Stories

Fragments of my past

It’s heartbreaking watching my father dole out the past with no genuinely interested takers
Power couches
Inspirational Stories

Power couches

You can’t always get what you want or can you?
Simmering silence

Simmering silence

I was a kallah and a foreigner in the kitchen
Patience is a virtue

Patience is a virtue

Not one of the experts could figure out why my daughter was limping
The double edged sword of advice

The double edged sword of advice

The key is knowing when to keep your mouth closed
Weather report

Weather report

No two people view the world in the same way
The coin
Inspirational Stories

The coin

Disguising himself as a stranger, Eliyahu descended into the world and handed the man a shekel
Unmasking the myths
Purim

Unmasking the myths

Whether in popular culture, folklore or even medicine, masks have long been a part of the human experience
Shidduch saga
Dating

Shidduch saga

Through the looking-glass
What it all really means
Purim

What it all really means

It’s not only about being cute
The poet who didn’t know who meets the meatballs

The poet who didn’t know who meets the meatballs

My friend needed help because he had told the truth to his host
Laughter is the best medicine

Laughter is the best medicine

Instead of crying, laugh
Meltdown
Purim

Meltdown

Purim is different when you’re a mother.
A special drunkard
Jewish Personalities

A special drunkard

In the middle of his journey he heard the sound of a woman sobbing, He stopped his wagon and went…
Women to know : Lena’s costume gemach
Inspiring Jewish Women

Women to know : Lena’s costume gemach

You want to get their kids what they want, and especially in Adar, Mishenichnas Adar marbin b’simchah
A tale of two purims
Purim

A tale of two purims

I know now that Purim is more than just fun for children
Someone to watch over me
Shabbat

Someone to watch over me

A message through my mother’s challah recipe
He lived alone
Parenting

He lived alone

A father’s tragic choice
Inner focus outward effect
Jewish Thought

Inner focus outward effect

The words of queen esther have never been more relevant
The hunt for the parkinson’s gene

The hunt for the parkinson’s gene

A high-profile patient spearheads the search
Betty Crocker

Betty Crocker

The belowed balebusta
Dear matchmaker
Dating

Dear matchmaker

I don’t like that my daughter discusses her shidduchim with her friends
One letter off
Inspirational Stories

One letter off

He showed his fellow congregants the Torah and told them to look under the bimah
Women to know: Leaving the church was not a simple choice
Inspiring Jewish Women

Women to know: Leaving the church was not a simple choice

I never looked at what I lost, I was doing it for what I really wanted
Mommy dearest
Dating

Mommy dearest

He was desperate, but could he really go behind his mother’s back?
The weddings
Marriage

The weddings

Keeping track is very important
Dreams – The Spiritual Realm of the Mundane
Kabbalah & Mysticism

Dreams – The Spiritual Realm of the Mundane

Among other messages, dreams convey that our mundane, daily lives can in fact be transformed and elevated to the spiritual…
The chinese auction
Mitzvot

The chinese auction

I don’t mean to be a killjoy, but maybe it’s time to rethink the idea
How my husband beat the blues

How my husband beat the blues

In conversation with Dovid and Chaya
Renting a wreck and wrecking a rental

Renting a wreck and wrecking a rental

The trials and tribulations of subletting an apartment
Packing up and moving on
Marriage

Packing up and moving on

How do you say goodbye to the repository of all your memories?
If a shidduch is bashert
Dating

If a shidduch is bashert

Rav Yehudah Halevi, the author of the Kuzari, was a very wealthy man. He had only one daughter, who had…
Dodging the barbs
Marriage

Dodging the barbs

Should she reveal to her husband her mother-in-law’s snide remarks?
Raising Hair (and Some Funds)
Parenting

Raising Hair (and Some Funds)

We were dedicated mothers volunteering for a mission
A party i’ll never forget

A party i’ll never forget

It wasn’t a pity-party but it was definitely a pity
Bridging the gap
Jewish Thought

Bridging the gap

It's sometimes hard to remember that stories about our luminaries really are relevant to us
Is It all in your mind?

Is It all in your mind?

My life with supra svt
The busyness epidemic

The busyness epidemic

Are you really as busy as you think?
Out of the mouths of babes
Dating

Out of the mouths of babes

Sometimes it takes a child to see the truth
A matter of recall

A matter of recall

My superior’s forgetfulness was hampering her work. Should I tell anyone?
We Didn’t Laugh Enough
Interesting

We Didn’t Laugh Enough

Who is 'Somebody, and 'Nobody', and why should a boss hire me to work? Funny and Encouraging Quotes
See Who Created All These: Rare Footage of Octopus Eggs Hatching
Nature’s Beauty

See Who Created All These: Rare Footage of Octopus Eggs Hatching

When you see pictures like this - it is impossible not to admire the greatness and wisdom of God
DID YOU KNOW?
Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW?

Amazing and interesting facts surrounding the world around us
The right shiur
Passover

The right shiur

He decided to make the best of his predicament and asked to attend the Satmar Rav’s Pesach seder
Finding freedom

Finding freedom

Tough love was the way back
What Can You Do With Fluorescent Markers?
Viral on the Web

What Can You Do With Fluorescent Markers?

The inside of fluorescent markers is breathtaking when you know how to use them (comment: do not try it at…
Getting there

Getting there

It's the journey that's more important than the destination
Facing the future

Facing the future

The story of Shimon and Michal Gross, the young Jerusalembased parents whose recent poisoning tragedy united Jews around the world
A Bride For My Son

A Bride For My Son

Then he came home and reminded me that it was time for him to take a wife
A Rescued Voice
Holocaust

A Rescued Voice

After a long and circuitous journey, a rare Holocaust account by a young girl is brought to light, startling her…
Funny, she doesn’t look like your other kids

Funny, she doesn’t look like your other kids

What’s it like to take in a child, a close relative and raise him or her along withyour own family?
Mind theft

Mind theft

Goldie Maxwell’s mother was spiritually abused. This is the story of Goldie’s brave fight to protect the elderly in Israel
Mind theft

Mind theft

Goldie Maxwell’s mother was spiritually abused. This is the story of Goldie’s brave fight to protect the elderly in Israel
Scam or hype

Scam or hype

America makes big business and develops a controversial from of therapy past life regression therapy
try
Spirituality

try

The handwriting on the wall

The handwriting on the wall

Why would someone write the inscription…and then hide it?
Operation happy home

Operation happy home

Should i lie to save my sister's yom tov?
Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashana

Learn about the laws and customs regarding reciting kiddush, lighting candles, hearing the shofar, eating the simanim and preparing food…
Scam or hype

Scam or hype

America makes big business and develops a controversial form of therapy past life regression therapy
Are you a slave?
Jewish Thought

Are you a slave?

The path to freedom starts inside each of us
Mechutanim Before You
Jewish Thought

Mechutanim Before You

Representatives of the rich man came to clothe the chasan in beautiful expensive new clothing
Bubbie Didn’t Just Write

Bubbie Didn’t Just Write

A long-distance correspondence of the sweetest kind
Erev Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashanah

Erev Rosh Hashana

Learn about the laws and customs performed on Erev Rosh Hashana
Do Not Look At The Spider – Look What It Can Do
Did You Know?

Do Not Look At The Spider – Look What It Can Do

Spiders: Why are we so afraid of them, and why should we not be afraid? Amazing reasons that will help…
Peacemakers
Women & Judaism

Peacemakers

Chareidi women are becoming involved in peacemaking
In Her Illustrious Father’s Footsteps
Jewish Personalities

In Her Illustrious Father’s Footsteps

A Conversation with Rabbanit Adina Bar Shalom, daughter of Rav Ovadia Yosef, zt”l
Life’s embarrassing moments

Life’s embarrassing moments

Why am I always the last to know?
The Vegetarian Predator
Nature’s Beauty

The Vegetarian Predator

Superficially, this plant looks innocent-looking, and even tempting to approach. But a closer look leaves us open-mouthed. The wonders of…
Watch: The Incomprehensible Power of The Lizard
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: The Incomprehensible Power of The Lizard

What makes the lizard move so fast that it can run on water without drowning? The following video you shouldn't…
Korach – A Missed Opportunity

Korach – A Missed Opportunity

Even if a person avoids doing evil, he must also strive to take the rare opportunities to achieve greatness
Laughing Nonstop
Funny Pics

Laughing Nonstop

Another humor cluster is on the way - just make sure you don't miss it
DIY – How To Create Images of Animals in the Dark
Interesting

DIY – How To Create Images of Animals in the Dark

As children, did you also find yourself frolicking with your hands against the wall, to create images of animals? Here…
Watch: One Man Band
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: One Man Band

This guitar player is not just 'another' guitar player. You will not believe what his guitar contains...
Watch: This Rabbit Really Likes Bananas
Viral on the Web

Watch: This Rabbit Really Likes Bananas

This rabbit is such a fan of bananas that he eats them real fast. When does he have time to…
Too Blessed to Be Stressed
Interesting

Too Blessed to Be Stressed

A series of moving and fascinating pictures by a New York artist name Adam J. Kurtz - whom creates something,…
Everyone Is Gifted
Encouraging Lines

Everyone Is Gifted

Did you feel sad recently? Never mind - get up, shake off the dust, read these lines and reaffirm your…
DIY – How To Build a Cat Tent?
Viral on the Web

DIY – How To Build a Cat Tent?

Easy, useful and a great 'chessed' with the cats. Recommendation: Try it with your kids, and they will thank you…
Truant
Marriage

Truant

Skipping class and putting family trust to the test
Awakenings

Awakenings

One woman’s unlikely recovery from a coma
The Worst Marriage Advice in the World
Marriage

The Worst Marriage Advice in the World

Forget everything you’ve learned about making your marriage great
Why kreplach are more effective than easy off

Why kreplach are more effective than easy off

A lesson in “sur meira” from the kitchen
A Soldier’s Promise
Inspirational Stories

A Soldier’s Promise

He opened the door and was shocked to see a soldier sitting there
Daily Dose of Laughter
Funny Pics

Daily Dose of Laughter

What happens to the mother waiting for her children to arrange their room? Cluster of humor - don't miss!
Secrets of the Deep
Nature’s Beauty

Secrets of the Deep

"A BIG BALL" - Spectacular video of the unity power of sardines, which is the secret of their survival
A Day in the Life of a Sea Cucumber
Nature’s Beauty

A Day in the Life of a Sea Cucumber

How a Sea Cucumber catches its food, why it fights with such guts and who has time for a 'fight'…
The shivah call

The shivah call

I knew it wasn’t about me, but why did I feel so snubbed?
Life in the fast lane
Society

Life in the fast lane

Would I ever be able to crack the code to “in-town” living?
Life in the fast lane
Society

Life in the fast lane

Would I ever be able to crack the code to “in-town” living?
Babies in the boardroom

Babies in the boardroom

The evolution of corporate culture
My Son Gavi
Parenting

My Son Gavi

When Gavi’s preschool teacher, asked us to come in for a conference, I knew she wanted to tell us how…
Shidduch Saga: The inadvertent shadchan
Dating

Shidduch Saga: The inadvertent shadchan

“You know me, you can always count on me to make trouble! “Mazal tov!”
Give And Let Give
Jewish Personalities

Give And Let Give

He insisted on paying the entire amount, wanting the whole mitzvah for himself
Budget Blues
Marriage

Budget Blues

If I accept my parents’ help, they’ll think my husband is a failure
Black humor

Black humor

Laughter isn’t always the best medicine
Shelach – The Power Of Attitudes
Shelach

Shelach – The Power Of Attitudes

The attitude with which a person enters into an endeavour or approaches a challenge, is highly significant in determining the…
Time Flies
Passover

Time Flies

Each moment is what you make of it
Slovie Wolff: The Torah’s Guidance Applies to Everyone
Inspiring Jewish Women

Slovie Wolff: The Torah’s Guidance Applies to Everyone

We break self-centeredness, by learning to sweat for another person
Watch: Blind Man Fulfilled His Dream
Viral on the Web

Watch: Blind Man Fulfilled His Dream

Thanks to E-SIGHT glasses - A young man with severe visual problems in both eyes, fulfill his dream to fly…
Watch: Millions of Fish Invade Mexico Beach
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Millions of Fish Invade Mexico Beach

A rare phenomenon occurs off the coast of Mexico. How does it relate to pelicans? Watch and discover
Free Will In Action – Rabbi Akiva Tatz
Character Development

Free Will In Action – Rabbi Akiva Tatz

Battles are always being fought at the point of free will, and that point is always changing
Discouraged? Especially Encouraging Cluster
Encouraging Lines

Discouraged? Especially Encouraging Cluster

Beautiful phrases about life, faith and everything in between, part 1
Watch: The Terrible Implications of Anger
Viral on the Web

Watch: The Terrible Implications of Anger

What happens when two animals meet in the middle of the bridge, and why is it so important to give…
Infographic – Facts About Animals
Interesting

Infographic – Facts About Animals

A taste of the world of animals from a scientific angle
Optical illusions
Interesting

Optical illusions

What Do You Really See In Here? Weekly mental challenge
DID YOU KNOW? PART 4
Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW? PART 4

Interesting and fascinating facts about life
Watch: carnivorous plant does not give up any meal
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: carnivorous plant does not give up any meal

Watch the carnivorous plant during operation. The wonders of creation
Shidduch Saga
Dating

Shidduch Saga

An unlikely shadchan
If the shoe fits

If the shoe fits

I needed a pair of sneakers, pronto. I was ready to beg, borrow or steal
Don’t Be Afraid
Parenting

Don’t Be Afraid

When her son becomes sick, a mother’s love transcends their estrangement
Gratuities included

Gratuities included

The restaurant was great, but the people sitting at the next table were really obnoxious
Sweet as sugar

Sweet as sugar

One family’s story of their year off sugar
Maybe Some Tuna
Parenting

Maybe Some Tuna

Twenty-five years after becoming frum, I still feel bad for hurting my parents
Counting the Omer – An Auspicious Season for Change
Counting of the Omer

Counting the Omer – An Auspicious Season for Change

Sefirah is a time of positive energy for working on ourselves
Where are my keys?

Where are my keys?

The art of finding lost objects
Free Will – The Real You
Jewish Thought

Free Will – The Real You

What are the components of human free will and what are its limits? Free will applies only in the area…
Swept off my feet

Swept off my feet

Life can be so exhilarating, it’s scary
Open and shut case

Open and shut case

She was the perfect babysitter until..
But I’m Not Tired Yet Mommy
Parenting

But I’m Not Tired Yet Mommy

According to specialists, getting enough sleep is crucial for children’s development
Commandments – Actions of the Spirit
Jewish Thought

Commandments – Actions of the Spirit

The absolute uniqueness of Judaism is not its God-consciousness; it is the teaching that the body can be drawn up…
Self – Deception
Jewish Thought

Self – Deception

Genuine control is only in the spiritual realm
Reversal of Fortune
Jewish Personalities

Reversal of Fortune

It was sorrowful to see someone who had always been busy with the klal reduced to sitting in an attic…
Help, My Husband Has Retreated Into His Cave Again
Marriage

Help, My Husband Has Retreated Into His Cave Again

It’s been a long day and you’re desperate to talk about it
Perspective
Jewish Thought

Perspective

A poor man’s smile enriched me in so many ways
Second choice
Parenting

Second choice

It was not the carriage of her dreams
A Cantonist’s Soul is Reawakened
Jewish Thought

A Cantonist’s Soul is Reawakened

The guard watched in wonder as the Jew danced round and round with the small volume in his hands
Reading between the lines

Reading between the lines

I almost fainted when I realized my new husband couldn’t read
Fractured Families
Parenting

Fractured Families

Our lives were shattered when my husband was accused of breaking our baby’s bones
The Two Phases Of Freedom
Shavuot

The Two Phases Of Freedom

The lesson in these final days before Shavuos is that it is imperative for us to appreciate how much we…
Synergy
Holocaust

Synergy

Shanghai, bais yaakov and Yehudith Cohn Goldbart
Miles of memories

Miles of memories

My father’s drive made him my hero
A Gift Gone Wrong
Women & Judaism

A Gift Gone Wrong

A lesson in gift giving and getting
Maturity – Closing the Circle
Character Development

Maturity – Closing the Circle

Maturity means sacrificing possibilities to focus on achieving something real
Mothers of Invention

Mothers of Invention

This amazing woman took a stand for her special-needs child and helped countless others around the world
And Then There Was One
Inspirational Stories

And Then There Was One

Margalit Zenati, also known as “the Jewish gatekeeper of Peki’in,” is almost 85 years old
Shidduch Saga
Dating

Shidduch Saga

Their grandchildren’s engagement
Second Time Around
Jewish Personalities

Second Time Around

The yeshivah followed a five-year cycle of talmudic study
Escape to nowhere

Escape to nowhere

Did anyone need to know the reason my husband and i needed a vacation so badly
DID YOU KNOW? PART 3
Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW? PART 3

Interesting facts on our world which you didn't know about
Has The Daily Ration of Laughter Been Taken?
Funny Pics

Has The Daily Ration of Laughter Been Taken?

You shouldn't miss this collection of wonderful humor.
Mesiras Nefesh for the Common Man
Holocaust

Mesiras Nefesh for the Common Man

We are fortunate to have contemporary as well as ancient heroes to inspire us
The long road from Cabezon de la Sal

The long road from Cabezon de la Sal

She and her husband both had Jewish connections, but did it matter
friends
Jewish Thought

friends

Thanks for publishing such an insightful and entertaining weekly magazine. I really enjoy reading it. Your series “Girl on a…
Wish of a lifetime
Articles

Wish of a lifetime

My son was being urged to choose anything he wanted in the world
True sacrifice
Articles

True sacrifice

We thought we knew Saul and Natalia
The long road from Cabezon de la Sal
Articles

The long road from Cabezon de la Sal

She and her husband both had Jewish connections. but did it matter
Q&A
Articles

Q&A

A candid interview with one of Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi's closest followers
DID YOU KNOW? PART 2
Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW? PART 2

Crazy and Interesting Facts about Life
A Missed Opportunity
Inspirational Stories

A Missed Opportunity

The child waited, perhaps the boss would give him some flour as a bonus
Hey, is anyone else awake?
Articles

Hey, is anyone else awake?

Would I ever sleep normally again
The Jewish Home
Jewish Thought

The Jewish Home

This basic building block of our existence has the potential
Playing second fiddle
Articles

Playing second fiddle

I grew up virtually tone-deaf
From within the walls
Shavuot

From within the walls

Huge revelation, small intimations
The ‘Wonder Boy’ of Lancut
Articles

The ‘Wonder Boy’ of Lancut

Rabbi Prof. Pinchas Shpalter-Doron, in a fascinating column which tells his history in the shadow of World War II, and…
A Real Bubbemaise
Dating

A Real Bubbemaise

My mom was the consummate go-between for many a young lady, young man, widow, widower, and divorcee. Read about the…
The help
Articles

The help

Daydreaming didn’t get the job done
Reb Abishel Is Put To The Test
Jewish Personalities

Reb Abishel Is Put To The Test

Most of his money went to feed and clothe the poor
Secret’s in the sauce
Articles

Secret’s in the sauce

I loved my job, but I couldn’t find a balance with the rest of my life
Bending The Rules
Parenting

Bending The Rules

Sometimes the situation calls for a little leeway
48 hours
Articles

48 hours

For two whole days my life was changed
Nothing Like The Present
Parenting

Nothing Like The Present

Amalek tries to discourage us with talk of inevitable failure
Multiple victories
Articles

Multiple victories

How one woman advocated for herself to be included in a clinical trial for a promising new treatment, and won
Tapestry
Articles

Tapestry

A glimpse into the unusual life of a remarkable woman
The Abandoned Nest – Unlikely Date
Dating

The Abandoned Nest – Unlikely Date

It seemed too unlikely a shidduch to succeed
Women to know: Spiritual kickstart with Rivka Malka Perlman
Inspiring Jewish Women

Women to know: Spiritual kickstart with Rivka Malka Perlman

My mission is to take someone by the hand and show her the beauty of judaism
A Not So Simple Man
Jewish Personalities

A Not So Simple Man

Visiting the rebbe, the Chozeh of Lublin
Behind his parents’ back
Articles

Behind his parents’ back

I'd already bailed out my nephew twice, was it time to tell his parents
Under Cover of Night
Holocaust

Under Cover of Night

Undeterred by the danger, a young girl risked her life for the sake of others
Watch: “I Felt I Was Going to Die”

Watch: “I Felt I Was Going to Die”

Moving story of Rabbi Alon Anava - who experienced clinical death and came back to life thanks to the promise…
Seeing in the Dark
Jewish Thought

Seeing in the Dark

We're all waiting for Hashem to turn on the lights
Toxic
Articles

Toxic

My best friend was destroying my life
Background matters
Dating

Background matters

A guy who’s divorced or one who grew up in a dysfunctional home
You’re Never Too Old
Inspirational Stories

You’re Never Too Old

My parents hadn’t let me go to seminary in Jerusalem, and I’d never gotten over it
The Tie That Binds
Jewish Personalities

The Tie That Binds

Recognizing the perils he would be forced to face in combat both spiritually and physically
The Short End of The Deal
Dating

The Short End of The Deal

High class and thriftiness
Final instructions
Articles

Final instructions

My father wanted us to “work it out”
The Dance
Parenting

The Dance

What we wouldn’t do for our children
Passion
Articles

Passion

A person that reveal his true essence
Messy business
Articles

Messy business

I have seen people at their worst
Shidduch Saga
Dating

Shidduch Saga

The story that sold the shidduch
Another day at the office
Articles

Another day at the office

A hectic morning underscores our common bond
A New Level of Self-Sacrifice
Jewish Personalities

A New Level of Self-Sacrifice

At each stop the Chofetz Chaim fled so as not to be seen
Women to know: “I was just blown away by how special Israel is”
Inspiring Jewish Women

Women to know: “I was just blown away by how special Israel is”

I have an opportunity, being an artist, to do something that could affect the world
Is your diet making you fat?
Articles

Is your diet making you fat?

Scientists saying they’ve found the magic weight-loss cure
Gratitude
Articles

Gratitude

Appreciation for the positive in our lives can be powerful
The Archer Fish
Nature’s Beauty

The Archer Fish

Amazing Fishes, known for their habit of preying on small animals - by shooting them down with water droplets from…
DID YOU KNOW?
Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW?

Interesting Facts about Life, it is Doubtful Whether We Knew Them or Not
The magical world hidden in the depths
Nature’s Beauty

The magical world hidden in the depths

Hermit crab and a Conch - A war for territory
The ’Zombie’ Snail
Nature’s Beauty

The ’Zombie’ Snail

Watch the snail Who endowed with remarkable Mind control. Wonders of Creation
What will happen in the next 60 seconds?
Viral on the Web

What will happen in the next 60 seconds?

The probability of an event can have a numerical value between 0 and 1. Impossible event has a probability of…
What You Don’t Know about Using Public WI-FI
Did You Know?

What You Don’t Know about Using Public WI-FI

Free Internet is Great, but What are the Risks of Using Public Wi-Fi? Follow this Fascinating video, and Discover
A glimpse into the plant of soaps
Nature’s Beauty

A glimpse into the plant of soaps

If you interesting to know how to manufacture soaps, join us and discover the fascinating secrets in this video
The other side of the door
Articles

The other side of the door

The pain of letting go
The wish
Articles

The wish

Only one thing would make him happy
אלבום חמישי לאוהד מושקוביץ. האזינו לסינגל ראשון מתוכו, “שמח”

אלבום חמישי לאוהד מושקוביץ. האזינו לסינגל ראשון מתוכו, “שמח”

שיר חדש ומקפיץ לאוהד מושקוביץ, שעוד יצליח באירועים ובחתונות. האזינו ל"שמח"
Within the walls
Articles

Within the walls

What I took away from this sorrowful event
Things You Will Only See In Dubai
Interesting

Things You Will Only See In Dubai

Lions Cruising, A Flying Tennis Court and Much More Interesting Things - You Will Only See in Dubai
Touched by three
Articles

Touched by three

What it was like in the wake of the kidnapped boys’ murder
Dear Mother, Believe in the Child Hashem Gave You
Parenting

Dear Mother, Believe in the Child Hashem Gave You

The following moving letter from Iris Yifrach, written on the day her son Eyal’s body was found
The Cycle of Kibbud Av Va’eim
Parenting

The Cycle of Kibbud Av Va’eim

Children emulate what they see in the home
Pinchas – Women of Virtue – Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi
Pinchas

Pinchas – Women of Virtue – Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi

In this week’s parshah we find wonderful role models of women who embodied the concept of emunah
His little girl

His little girl

In this big world, I am never alone
The stuff of memories

The stuff of memories

If we were all there, why do we each remember it differently
Massei: Don’t Spare the Children – R. Yemima Mizrachi
Massei

Massei: Don’t Spare the Children – R. Yemima Mizrachi

Don't spare the childrena deep appreciation of what our nation has gone through
Technology and Spirituality – R. Feige Twerski
Jewish Thought

Technology and Spirituality – R. Feige Twerski

If we can update our version of windows, do our souls deserve any less?
Not the type to die

Not the type to die

As long as she lived, my sister was an inspiration
In the company of friends

In the company of friends

Who knew such an organization even existed
The Truth About Sight
Jewish Thought

The Truth About Sight

How we really see the world
No fasting

No fasting

Should i rat my father out for ignoring doctor's orders
Life in the lion’s Den

Life in the lion’s Den

Living voluntarily in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem
The forgotten

The forgotten

What happened to my grandmother during those six months
No Questions Asked
Holocaust

No Questions Asked

A story from one of the darkest periods in Jewish history
Lechaim

Lechaim

My unborn baby had an important tafkid
The difficulty in having it good

The difficulty in having it good

The pilot announced that he had both good news and bad news
Criticsm, Candor, and Clothes from the Sea
Parenting

Criticsm, Candor, and Clothes from the Sea

How can we ensure that our children will listen to our rebuke?
From within the walls

From within the walls

Does g-d still love us
Find diagnosis

Find diagnosis

My baby niece was suffering, but no one knew why
Conversations with my mother

Conversations with my mother

A daily chat about everything isn’t really enough
In the company of friends

In the company of friends

Who knew such an organization even existed
Strength Through Weakness
Vayechi

Strength Through Weakness

When I am about to depart this world, will I have such nachat seeing my children gathered around me
Women to know: Robin Meyerson’s Spiritual Journey
Inspiring Jewish Women

Women to know: Robin Meyerson’s Spiritual Journey

I need to put my kids first, because I’m the only mom they have
When silence is a savior

When silence is a savior

Doni needed a place to go and they had no one else to call
Did You Forget to Smile Today? Not too Late
Funny Pics

Did You Forget to Smile Today? Not too Late

A collection of fascinating humor that will leave you open-mouthed. Do not miss
Hadras panim, even on vacation

Hadras panim, even on vacation

Who knew that a beard could attract so much attention
Seize the day

Seize the day

Every moment of our lives has the potential for eternity
Final respects

Final respects

After he died Mr. Zimmerman needest us most
A life apart

A life apart

The story of history’s first “bubble boy”
Affairs of the heart

Affairs of the heart

Would i ever be able to move on
Gentle Persuasion
Jewish Personalities

Gentle Persuasion

Love of all yidden
Your Brother’s Keeper

Your Brother’s Keeper

Parshat Vayigash
The Cousins’ Hanukkah party
Chanukah

The Cousins’ Hanukkah party

The candles reflect the few ties that bind an assimilated family
Hebrew school

Hebrew school

We didn’t learn much about yiddishkeit, but there was a lesson in there somewhere
The Illusion of Control
Jewish Thought

The Illusion of Control

While Hashem holds the ultimate “keys,” he gives us a set of our own
Assimilation

Assimilation

My children are the last Jews on our family tree
The Meaning of Hanukkah: Against All Odds
Chanukah

The Meaning of Hanukkah: Against All Odds

Learning to appreciate Hanukkah was a long time coming
Hanukkah: If You’re Assimilated it’s a Season of Confusion
Chanukah

Hanukkah: If You’re Assimilated it’s a Season of Confusion

For me, Hanukkah was a tense time and very confusing until I found myself
Vayeishev: Living With Peace of Mind
Vayeishev

Vayeishev: Living With Peace of Mind

What is it like to have the peace of mind that Yosef Hatzaddik had, the peace of mind that Tamar…
The Power of a Tzaddik’s Prayer
Personal Stories

The Power of a Tzaddik’s Prayer

An orphan is influenced by Rav Ahrele of Karlin's heartfelt prayer
The Meaning of Hanukkah: The Beauty Within
Chanukah

The Meaning of Hanukkah: The Beauty Within

What is beauty’s place in the Jewish world
Chana Weisberg: Inspiring Jewish women around the world
Women & Judaism

Chana Weisberg: Inspiring Jewish women around the world

Chana Weisberg's message of empowerment for the Jewish woman is the centerpiece of all five of her books. "Every Jewish…
Responding to the Ebola Crisis
Opinion

Responding to the Ebola Crisis

As the psychologists noted in their conclusions about the public response to the Ebola crisis, human beings are drawn to…
Vayishlach: True Love
Vayishlach

Vayishlach: True Love

When there’s true love, we start to focus on the tiny details of good in other people. When we choose…
Love your Children with all your Senses – R. Yemima Mizrachi
Parenting

Love your Children with all your Senses – R. Yemima Mizrachi

What is a child’s very first need when he is born? "Your child’s physical needs are almost petty when it…
The Jewish Home: A Place of Comfort – R. Yemima Mizrachi
Women & Judaism

The Jewish Home: A Place of Comfort – R. Yemima Mizrachi

Our homes must be places of comfort. We lock the doors. We lock the windows. Life has become so frightening.…
Dual loyalties

Dual loyalties

I was torn between my husband and my friend
The Numbers Prove: There is a Creator
Science in the Torah

The Numbers Prove: There is a Creator

Is it true that the size of earth & the fact that it is round can be scientifically proved from…
Finding the Right Balance
Jewish Ethics

Finding the Right Balance

For the most part, Western civilization has demonstrated little respect for the fact that moral criteria originate from a Higher…
Chayei Sarah – Living a Double Life
Chayei Sarah

Chayei Sarah – Living a Double Life

How is it that Sarah Imeinu led a double life? Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi explains how every woman has the capacity…
Rabbi Yosef Rosen – The Genius of Rogatchov
Jewish Personalities

Rabbi Yosef Rosen – The Genius of Rogatchov

A little game of numbers - A glimpse into the life of the famous Rogatchover Gaon, a true Talmudic genius
Living Shmittah
Mitzvot

Living Shmittah

Shemittah sensitivity - Do we have enough sensitivity to the laws of Shemittah?
Vayeira – Holy Laughter
Vayeira

Vayeira – Holy Laughter

Laughter is a serious matter and we have to know how to use it correctly
Hanging on to The Yom Tov Experience
The Jewish Year

Hanging on to The Yom Tov Experience

As the Holiday season subsides we tend to feel feelings of longing and hope. How can we hang on to…
The Ohr Hachaim – An Exclusive Pair of Tefillin
Jewish Personalities

The Ohr Hachaim – An Exclusive Pair of Tefillin

What happened to the tefillin of Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar after he passed away?
Living Shmittah: A new, Exciting Challenge for Immigrants
Mitzvot

Living Shmittah: A new, Exciting Challenge for Immigrants

A whole new level of holiness and a new awareness of how we treat food, its significance, and its specialness.…
Lech Lecha – Jewels Along The Way
Lech Lecha

Lech Lecha – Jewels Along The Way

Which of Abraham’s challenges was harder—the first or the last? R. Yemima Mizrachi with remarkable lessons for life based on…
The Maharal’s Engagement
Jewish Personalities

The Maharal’s Engagement

A large dowry is lost , but the Maharal did not despair
Preserving the Impact of the High Holidays
The Jewish Year

Preserving the Impact of the High Holidays

Rebbetzin Twerski explains how to implement the spirituality of the High Holidays into our everyday lives
The Unattainable Etrog
Sukkot

The Unattainable Etrog

A fascinating story about a precious etrog
Ezrat Nashim – Emergency Medical Services
Jewish News

Ezrat Nashim – Emergency Medical Services

Ezrat Nashim exists today thanks to the efforts of many dedicated women who held on to their passion for 40…
The Secret of Jewish Femininity: An Interview With Rebbetzin Tehilla Abramov
Family Purity

The Secret of Jewish Femininity: An Interview With Rebbetzin Tehilla Abramov

It is written that the final redemption will come in the merit of the women,” says Rebbetzin Abramov
Copycats Mimics and Impersonators
Character Development

Copycats Mimics and Impersonators

Why you don't need the other person's “suitcase"
Still Shooting the Veterans
Opinion

Still Shooting the Veterans

A satirical update on the US government’s mistreatment of veterans
The Shining Light – Sitting in the Sukkah
Sukkot

The Shining Light – Sitting in the Sukkah

True happiness comes about when we use all of our material resources to create something spiritual, and there is no…
Rescued from Abusive Relationships with Arabs
Assimilation

Rescued from Abusive Relationships with Arabs

Learn and Return says, “We can save these girls. Everyone has an obligation to try and do something to save…
The Unwanted Daughter
Personal Stories

The Unwanted Daughter

Inessa’s struggle to survive. "My childhood was punctuated by several open miracles"
A Taxi Ride Reveals a Surprising Relationship
Personal Stories

A Taxi Ride Reveals a Surprising Relationship

Could this obnoxious cab driver possibly be related to me?
The Sound of the Shofar: A Time to Cry
Rosh Hashanah

The Sound of the Shofar: A Time to Cry

When the shofar is sounded it is time for you to cry—a wordless cry like the weeping cry of our…
The Vilna Gaon: Righteous Sins
Jewish Personalities

The Vilna Gaon: Righteous Sins

The pupils of the famous Sage 'The Vilna Gaon' experience a miracle at sea
Respecting Others Opinions
Rosh Hashanah

Respecting Others Opinions

The High Holy Days are an especially propitious time to look at our lives and our relationships, and to identify…
Rosh Hashanah – The True Crowning of the King
Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah – The True Crowning of the King

How can we achieve the goal of crowning G-d as the King of the universe? R. Yemima Mizrachi explains how…
Health Benefits for the Body and Soul
Health & Nutrition

Health Benefits for the Body and Soul

Sara Chana Silverstein works tirelessly to raise awareness in the Jewish world about the benefits of homeopathy and herbs, and…
Rosh Hashanah in Berditchev: One Small Prayer
Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah in Berditchev: One Small Prayer

Why did the great 'Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev' arrive late for the blowing of the shofar?
Elisheva Perlman: Inspires Thousands of Jewish Women Across the Globe
Women & Judaism

Elisheva Perlman: Inspires Thousands of Jewish Women Across the Globe

Elisheva Perlman is the perfect example of someone taking the talents that G-d has given her and uses them to…
Seizing the Moment
Jewish Thought

Seizing the Moment

My husband would give anything to turn the clock back and redress his forgotten promise
Praying with Light – R. Yemima Mizrachi
Prayer Insights

Praying with Light – R. Yemima Mizrachi

We are meant to be full of light, to remain positive, to keep the perfect balance throughout our prayers if we…
Sukkot – Practicing Judaism with Energy
Sukkot

Sukkot – Practicing Judaism with Energy

Avodat Hashem: The Engine that Runs Our Torah Lives. Without it, our learning and mitzvah performance are like a body…
Elul: Charity Begins at Home – R. Yemima Mizrachi
Elul

Elul: Charity Begins at Home – R. Yemima Mizrachi

"If you have mercy on your own family members, Hashem will bless you"
Elul – The Effects We Have on Others
Women & Judaism

Elul – The Effects We Have on Others

This is the season for change, for reinforcing the positive and taking steps to divest ourselves of the negative
A Plea for Jewish Continuity
Jewish Thought

A Plea for Jewish Continuity

An interview with Rabbi Dovid Soloveitchik
Smoking – in Jewish Law and History
Jewish Law

Smoking – in Jewish Law and History

Is it permissible to smoke according to Jewish Law? When is an acceptable risk no longer acceptable? Rabbi Taub presents…
Rosh Hashana – A Good Omen
Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashana – A Good Omen

Rosh Hashanah is a Festival which would obligate one to have festive meals. On the other hand, it is a…
Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe?
Health & Nutrition

Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe?

Do electronic cigarettes help people stop smoking regular cigarettes? An international debate is ongoing about the usage of electronic cigarettes
Jewish living in – Overland Park, Kansas
Society

Jewish living in – Overland Park, Kansas

While I was totally hesitant to move to the “middle of nowhere,” after almost six wonderful years here, we have…
The Unique Light of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah

The Unique Light of Rosh Hashanah

How is it that we spend an entire month preparing for Rosh Hashanah with repentance while, on Rosh Hashanah itself,…
The Torah’s View on Organ Donation
Q & A: Ask the Rabbi

The Torah’s View on Organ Donation

According to Judaism, are we allowed to donate organs after death?
The Revolution 3: Interview with Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Hidabroot Activity

The Revolution 3: Interview with Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Parallel universes in Kabbalistic teachings, the future flowing into the present and the contraction of the moon are only some…
Why Is G-d Invisible? Rabbi Manis Friedman
Faith & Trust

Why Is G-d Invisible? Rabbi Manis Friedman

Throughout history, the question of why G-d is not visible has perplexed the human race. Philosophers and laymen have addressed…
10 Facts Messianic Jews for Jesus Don’t Want Jews to Know
Jewish History

10 Facts Messianic Jews for Jesus Don’t Want Jews to Know

What is this cult and are they any different from ordinary Christians?
The Distortion of the Rambam’s Writings
Jewish Thought

The Distortion of the Rambam’s Writings

Our Sages state that the Jewish nation is distinguished in three ways. Like our forefather Avraham, they are compassionate, shy…
Broadcasting Away Assimilation
Hidabroot Activity

Broadcasting Away Assimilation

A mandate from gedolim to establish a television station in the United States to disseminate Yiddishkeit. A visit with the…
Keeping Kosher – In Word and In Image
Inspirational Stories

Keeping Kosher – In Word and In Image

Daddy had seen how even his little grandchildren were willing to go through physical and emotional discomfort for the sake…
The Holy Ari
Jewish Personalities

The Holy Ari

10 facts about his life in Honor of his Yohrzeit on the 5th of Av (Tonight)
Samuel the Prophet
Jewish Personalities

Samuel the Prophet

He came from the tribe of Levi, was a descendant of Korach, and his mother Chana was barren for many…
Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhansk
Jewish Personalities

Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhansk

There is a legend which relates that during the Holocaust, the Nazis smashed the stone over his grave and wanted…
10 Facts About Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki (Rashi) on The Anniversary of His Passing
Jewish Personalities

10 Facts About Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki (Rashi) on The Anniversary of His Passing

Because of the sacrifice Rashi’s father made, the prophet Elijah appeared to him and promised him offspring that “would illuminate…
Genuine and Phony Kabbalists
Jewish Personalities

Genuine and Phony Kabbalists

"The Baba Sali was not just a 'kabbalist', and one should in particular learn from him to which rabbis not…
Shifra – Yocheved
Jewish Personalities

Shifra – Yocheved

According to tradition, Yocheved is buried in the 'Tomb of the Mothers' in Tiberias, along with Zipporah, Moses' wife; Elisheva…
Rabeinu Tam
Jewish Personalities

Rabeinu Tam

The commentary of Rabeinu Tam is the foundation of all the Tosfos commentaries to the Talmud. He also wrote the…
Rabbi Akiva
Jewish Personalities

Rabbi Akiva

The Talmud testifies to Rabbi Akiva’s greatness in Torah by relating that when Moses envisioned Rabbi Akiva, he said to…
Ramchal — Rabbi Moshe Chayim Luzzatto
Jewish Personalities

Ramchal — Rabbi Moshe Chayim Luzzatto

The Ramchal’s unique talents, along with the divine revelations he was privy to, aroused suspicion. The damage caused to the…
Bruriah
Jewish Personalities

Bruriah

Bruriah used to participate in Jewish legal discussions with scholars, and even disputed her father on the laws of purity…
10 Facts About Gaon of Vilna
Jewish Personalities

10 Facts About Gaon of Vilna

According to his son’s testimony, the Gra intended to create a new Code of Jewish Law that would decide all…
Samson the Mighty
Jewish Personalities

Samson the Mighty

The Bible indicates that the number of Philistines that Samson killed at his death, was greater than the total number…
King David
Jewish Personalities

King David

After the death of Saul and his sons, David was anointed king of Judah and began the Davidic dynasty that…
Judah Maccabee
Jewish Personalities

Judah Maccabee

Mattisyahu the Hasmonean decides to raise the banner of revolt. A year later, before his death, he passes the leadership…
Order of the day: Enrollment in Jewish Day Schools
Hidabroot Activity

Order of the day: Enrollment in Jewish Day Schools

Rabbi Zamir Cohen says that teaching evolution in the state secular and state religious system teaches Jewish children apostasy
Instead of Parchment, the Hand Tefillin Contained a Note “You Blew It”
Jewish News

Instead of Parchment, the Hand Tefillin Contained a Note “You Blew It”

An 80-year-old traditional Jew decided to check his tefillin 11 years after he began putting them on every morning. The…
Rabbi Yosef Chaim (ben Elijah) – the Ben Ish Chai
Jewish Personalities

Rabbi Yosef Chaim (ben Elijah) – the Ben Ish Chai

He was a leading disciple of Rabbi Abdallah Somech, the greatest scholar in Baghdad in the mid-nineteenth century
Tu B’Shvat and the Jewish People
Tu B’Shvat

Tu B’Shvat and the Jewish People

The sky is still gloomy, a few shafts of sunlight pierce through the thick veil of clouds, the winter has…
Why Such a Heavy Punishment?
Purim

Why Such a Heavy Punishment?

Each sin has its price, so why, for a relatively minor offense, were the Jews punished with the threat of…
Esther Achieves Closure for Her Family
Purim

Esther Achieves Closure for Her Family

Mordecai told Esther: Now it is possible to correct Saul’s omission, but if you do not take advantage of this…
Hanukkah Menorah: How Does One Light a Hanukkah Menorah?
Chanukah

Hanukkah Menorah: How Does One Light a Hanukkah Menorah?

When should one light the candles? What is the “shammash” candle? From which side of the menorah do we begin…
The Fast of the Tenth of Tevet — Question and Answers
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

The Fast of the Tenth of Tevet — Question and Answers

What is the reason for the fast of the Tenth of Tevet, and what is forbidden to do on a…
Tu B’Shvat: The Holiday of Trees
Tu B’Shvat

Tu B’Shvat: The Holiday of Trees

What lies behind the word shaked (almond), what is the difference between the almond tree and other deciduous fruit trees?…
Between Minchah and Maariv
Marriage

Between Minchah and Maariv

The insights and perspectives of husband-and-wife team Ruchama and Yisrael Feuerman
Can I Light Electric Candles for Hanukkah?
Chanukah

Can I Light Electric Candles for Hanukkah?

Various laws pertaining to lighting the Hanukkah Candles based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef of blessed memory.
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Afterlife

Light at the End of the Tunnel

"Above me was the brightest light I've ever seen. Then came this being and wordlessly motioned for me to look…
My Grandson’s Name is Mohammed
Inspirational Stories

My Grandson’s Name is Mohammed

A father vows to never give up on his daughter
It is G-d’s Way to Remain Anonymous
Purim

It is G-d’s Way to Remain Anonymous

We would be thrilled to see a miracle on the order of the splitting of the Red Sea, the Ten…
British Medical Research: There is Life After Death
Afterlife

British Medical Research: There is Life After Death

An examination of more than 2,000 patients who underwent cardiac arrest shows that the consciousness retains its awareness, even during…
Resurrection of the Dead – How Is it Possible?
Afterlife

Resurrection of the Dead – How Is it Possible?

Some ask: Is it possible? After a person’s flesh rotted in the grave, the human body was burned and turned…
Tu B’Shvat in the Modern Age
Tu B’Shvat

Tu B’Shvat in the Modern Age

Does a tree and flower still have a message for a high-tech expert armed with a mobile phone, a laptop…
Tenth of Tevet: The Beginning of the Siege
10th of Tevet

Tenth of Tevet: The Beginning of the Siege

The Tenth of Tevet was ordained as a fast, because on that day Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylonia, came with his…
Why Particularly Amalek?
Purim

Why Particularly Amalek?

Why was Amalek worse than all the other nations? Where is the wine feast hinted to in the Torah? Is…
Abraham: the Epitome of Reaching Out to One’s Fellow Man
Jewish Thought

Abraham: the Epitome of Reaching Out to One’s Fellow Man

There are many ways to bring one who is distant back to Judaism. We should look to Abraham, who was…
I Began to Observe the Sabbath and Found It Takes Care of Me
Shabbat

I Began to Observe the Sabbath and Found It Takes Care of Me

Many surfers continue to share their feelings with their fellow Jews ahead of the World Sabbath celebrated in October
The Story of Hanukkah: The Kingdom of Greece: Darkness Incarnate
Chanukah

The Story of Hanukkah: The Kingdom of Greece: Darkness Incarnate

Why is the Greek empire defined as "darkness”? What were the fundamentals of its culture? And what was the impact…
Rabbi Yitzchak Kadoori
Jewish Personalities

Rabbi Yitzchak Kadoori

He knew the Ben Ish Chai, was called a prodigy at the age of 17, and smoked to rectify souls.…
The Author of the “Sulam”, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag
Jewish Personalities

The Author of the “Sulam”, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag

What is the real name of the holy Jew who was called Baal HaSulam (the author of the “Sulam”), and…
10 Facts About The Maharal of Prague on The Anniversary of His Passing
Jewish Personalities

10 Facts About The Maharal of Prague on The Anniversary of His Passing

He descended from King David, he created a golem in Prague, he married at age 32, and wrote his first…
Abraham: The First Jew
Jewish Personalities

Abraham: The First Jew

He was the first to disseminate awareness of the one G-d in the world, the first to pass ten grueling…
Rabbi Judah HaNasi
Jewish Personalities

Rabbi Judah HaNasi

Rabbi Judah HaNasi was the president of the Sanhedrin, the Supreme Court of Jewish Law in the Second Century. He…
10 facts on Maimonides (the Rambam)
Jewish Personalities

10 facts on Maimonides (the Rambam)

Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon was considered one of the greatest codifiers of Jewish law throughout the ages. Why is he…
10 Facts About Rachel, the Wife of Jacob
10 Facts

10 Facts About Rachel, the Wife of Jacob

Jacob didn’t give up. He agreed to work another seven years, and was given Rachel in marriage. The source of…
The Hidden Tzaddik: Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Dayan
Jewish Personalities

The Hidden Tzaddik: Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Dayan

Only twenty-six years after the passing of Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Dayan of blessed memory, a memorial service (tikkun) was held…
Who was Rashi?
Jewish Personalities

Who was Rashi?

He was one of the greatest interpreters of the Bible throughout the ages, he innovated hundreds of words, and according…
Yom Kippur – Fulfilling Our Potential
Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur – Fulfilling Our Potential

At the climax of the holiest day of the year, we also repent for failing to use our G-d given…
About Hidabroot Organization
Hidabroot Activity

About Hidabroot Organization

Hidabroot: The World’s Largest Jewish Network
The Anniversary of the Holy Ohr Hachaim’s Passing
Jewish Personalities

The Anniversary of the Holy Ohr Hachaim’s Passing

The "Ohr Hachaim" commentary and its author won the admiration of all Torah scholars, but especially those from the chassidic…
Ha’azinu – Our Approach to Learning Torah
Weekly Torah Portion

Ha’azinu – Our Approach to Learning Torah

Before a person studies Torah, he must be very careful not to lose sight of whose Torah he is learning
Haazinu – Never Give Up on Any Jew
Weekly Torah Portion

Haazinu – Never Give Up on Any Jew

We should never give up hope that a person will come to recognition of the truth of the Torah. This…
Yehudah – Taking Responsibility
Torah Study

Yehudah – Taking Responsibility

Man’s challenge is not simply to avoid mistakes, but to own up to those we inevitably make
Vowing to give Charity
Jewish Law

Vowing to give Charity

Is it permissible to vow to give a donation to a charitable cause?
Repentance for Slander and Gossip
Gossip

Repentance for Slander and Gossip

How should one repent for speaking slander or gossip about a fellow Jew?
Yosef and Deenah – Two Ways of Overcoming Evil
Torah Study

Yosef and Deenah – Two Ways of Overcoming Evil

We learn from Yosef and Deenah that there are two approaches to fighting evil; destroying it and reforming it
Charity Commitments
Jewish Law

Charity Commitments

What should be done in a situation where one has committed to giving charity to a certain cause, and it…
Checking Eligibility to Receive Charity
Jewish Law

Checking Eligibility to Receive Charity

Who is eligible to receive charity? If a person is in need of food or clothing immediately, no checking is…
Charity – Mental Commitments
Jewish Law

Charity – Mental Commitments

When is a person required to fulfill any mental commitments made to give charity?
The Rabbi From Caracas
Inspirational Stories

The Rabbi From Caracas

The Adventures of the Rabbi from Caracas, Venezuela who dedicated himself to bring all those Jews back to where they…
Clarity and Calmness in Marriage
Marriage

Clarity and Calmness in Marriage

How should we express our feelings to our husbands with clarity and calmness? If we want to have the power…
Giving Charity with a Smile
Jewish Law

Giving Charity with a Smile

The reason that people tend to find it difficult to give charity with a smile is because there are so…
Sukkot – The Four Species
Sukkot

Sukkot – The Four Species

Who is obligated to shake the Four Species? How are the Four Species tied together?
Laws and Customs of Purim
Purim

Laws and Customs of Purim

What are the requirements regarding; the reading of the Megillah, the Purim basket, gifts for the poor and the festive…
70 Years Later the Tallit Remained Intact
Inspirational Stories

70 Years Later the Tallit Remained Intact

When the grave was opened, he was amazed to find that the prayer shawl that the man was buried in…
Laws and Customs of Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashanah

Laws and Customs of Rosh Hashana

Basic laws regarding Kiddush, the Shofar blowing and the two days of Rosh Hashana
Laws and Customs of Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur

Laws and Customs of Yom Kippur

The do's and dont's regarding Yom Kippur.
The Sukkah
Sukkot

The Sukkah

When is one required to eat, sleep and sit in the Sukkah?
Laws Regarding the Month of Nissan
Passover

Laws Regarding the Month of Nissan

The do's and dont's of the month of Nissan
Erev Rosh HaShana
Rosh Hashanah

Erev Rosh HaShana

Laws and customs on the eve of Rosh Hashana
The Ten Days of Repentance
Rosh Hashanah

The Ten Days of Repentance

Laws regarding the prayer services during the Ten Days of Repentance
Q&A: Slichot
Elul

Q&A: Slichot

What does one do if he hasn’t corrected his ways and Rosh Hashana is around the corner, does he still…
10 Facts About the ‘Blessing of the New Moon’
10 Facts

10 Facts About the ‘Blessing of the New Moon’

The announcement of the date of the month along with its accompanying prayers is referred to collectively as, Birkat Hachodesh
Smiling: Required by Law
Marriage

Smiling: Required by Law

We must learn to interpret the intent of the spouse in a positive light
Q&A: Sleeping in the Sukkah
Sukkot

Q&A: Sleeping in the Sukkah

My wife hasn’t been feeling well since the beginning of the holiday, and I have a baby in need of…
Q&A: Doing Laundry on Chol Hamoed
Jewish Law

Q&A: Doing Laundry on Chol Hamoed

I manage a family vacation site during the holiday, and since there are guests staying only during the Chol Hamoed…
Q&A: Laws of Chol Hamoed
Jewish Law

Q&A: Laws of Chol Hamoed

Are we allowed to do everything like we would on weekdays, or do we have certain prohibitions similar to those…
You Covered Me in My Mother’s Womb
Sukkot

You Covered Me in My Mother’s Womb

The mother surrounds, protects, covers and mostly embraces with warmth
The Sukkah that Contains and Unites
Sukkot

The Sukkah that Contains and Unites

When we are united, our Father can bless us with His glory
The Etrog – Fruit of the Majestic Tree
Sukkot

The Etrog – Fruit of the Majestic Tree

There are very important medicinal properties in the etrog; some are natural and some mystical
Preparing for Pesach
Passover

Preparing for Pesach

How do we go about cleaning our homes for Pesach? A person is required to be meticulous about cleaning the…
Rav Shteinman Shlita About His Daughter-in-Law: “She Was a Pure Woman”
Jewish News

Rav Shteinman Shlita About His Daughter-in-Law: “She Was a Pure Woman”

All her life, the Rebbetzin supported her husband’s Torah learning, even while she was ill
A Quick List of the Basic Laws of Yom Tov
Sukkot

A Quick List of the Basic Laws of Yom Tov

The Gemara says: “There’s no difference between Yom Tov and Shabbat except in regards to food"
Don’t Think Twice About Drinking Water
Health & Nutrition

Don’t Think Twice About Drinking Water

Why is it important to drink a lot of water, and what should we do if we don’t like it?
A Recipe for a Refreshingly Green Shake
Recipes

A Recipe for a Refreshingly Green Shake

One cup of this green shake provides the body with adequate amounts of vitamins, minerals, fibers, and antioxidants essential in…
10 Facts About Apples and Honey
Rosh Hashanah

10 Facts About Apples and Honey

Do you like adding honey to your tea? Think twice before you do it
Laws of The 4 Cups of Wine & Matzah on The Seder Night
Passover

Laws of The 4 Cups of Wine & Matzah on The Seder Night

What's the best wine to use for the Seder night? How much Matzah must one eat?
A New Study Links Cancer with Prolonged Sitting
Health & Nutrition

A New Study Links Cancer with Prolonged Sitting

For every two hours of prolonged sitting – the risk of colon cancer is increased by 8%
Basic Tips for Eating Healthy
Health & Nutrition

Basic Tips for Eating Healthy

Do you find it difficult to change old eating habits? Here are a few simple tips that will help you…
A Shidduch Story: Sorry, Wrong Number
Inspirational Stories

A Shidduch Story: Sorry, Wrong Number

Countless memories crossed Shira’s mind of the times her father warned her not to ever bring home a Yeshiva boy,…
Applying Make-Up on Shabbat
Laws of Shabbat

Applying Make-Up on Shabbat

Regarding the application of facial powder, there’s a difference of opinion among adjudicators.
Erev Pesach – 14th of Nissan
Passover

Erev Pesach – 14th of Nissan

The Laws and customs to keep in mind on Erev Pesach
10 Facts About the Tablets
10 Facts

10 Facts About the Tablets

Our sages have revealed to us that the tablets were made of Sapphire and would have weighed a half a…
10 Facts About the Month of Elul
Elul

10 Facts About the Month of Elul

This month is referred to as the month of ‘mercy and forgiveness’
75 Years Later… A Torah Scroll Makes Its Way Home
Inspirational Stories

75 Years Later… A Torah Scroll Makes Its Way Home

The wife showed them the “Jewish book” that had been in their home since the beginning of World War II
An Act of Kindness Worth 75,000 NIS
Inspirational Stories

An Act of Kindness Worth 75,000 NIS

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: “Let the family stay, and G-d will send you an abundance as a reward for performing this…
Mashgiach Attacked in Turkey
World News

Mashgiach Attacked in Turkey

They gathered around him and began jeering and making racial slurs, while trying to block him from walking away
10 Facts About the Holy Temple
10 Facts

10 Facts About the Holy Temple

According to the holy prophets, when the Messiah will arrive, the third Temple will be built and peace will be…
Jewish American Journalist: Beheaded by ISIS
World News

Jewish American Journalist: Beheaded by ISIS

Journalist Steven Sotloff fasted on Yom Kippur while held in captivity by ISIS
Operation Protective Edge: Another Miracle
Inspirational Stories

Operation Protective Edge: Another Miracle

The bulldozer was burned, but the Tefillin and the soldier remained intact
Nauseous? Take Ginger
Health & Nutrition

Nauseous? Take Ginger

Beyond its quality and great flavor, ginger is also used as a powerful medicinal herb that should be found in…
British Parliament Member Makes Hate Speech Against Israel
World News

British Parliament Member Makes Hate Speech Against Israel

“I don’t recognize Israel and I don’t debate with Israelis”
Telling a Small Child to Do Melacha on Shabbat
Laws of Shabbat

Telling a Small Child to Do Melacha on Shabbat

Is one allowed to tell a young child to perform forbidden work on Shabbat? What if the child does it…
An Archaeological Treasure Discovered on Tisha B’Av
Israel News

An Archaeological Treasure Discovered on Tisha B’Av

On the fast of Tisha B'Av, a rare treasure from the time of the Second Temple was discovered
Putting an End to Late-Night Sugar Cravings
Health & Nutrition

Putting an End to Late-Night Sugar Cravings

Our eating habits are generally balanced during the day, but when nighttime comes, we attack the fridge without mercy. How…
Reducing Belly Fat
Health & Nutrition

Reducing Belly Fat

A study conducted on excess belly fat found that a protein diet is the most beneficial and preferred method of…
Re’eh – Making the Effort
Re’eh

Re’eh – Making the Effort

A person who toils to understand the Torah receives great reward even if he fails to attain full clarity in…
Oldest Man in America Wears Tefillin
Inspirational Stories

Oldest Man in America Wears Tefillin

"As long as the candle is burning there is still time to work and repair."
10 Facts About the City of Hebron
10 Facts

10 Facts About the City of Hebron

During the Biblical era, Hebron was one of the largest cities in Israel, and the capital of the kingdom of…
Re’eh – Mourning: The Body and the Soul
Re’eh

Re’eh – Mourning: The Body and the Soul

The Torah's directives about mourning teaches not only about the correct attitude towards death, but how one should approach his…
Re’eh – The Value of Being Friendly
Re’eh

Re’eh – The Value of Being Friendly

A person receives nearly double as many blessings for speaking in a friendly manner as for giving money. Why is…
Yosef – The Fourth Forefather
Torah Study

Yosef – The Fourth Forefather

While Yosef was one of the twelve tribes, he also seems to play a more significant role than his brothers…
Swedish Thugs Attacked a Woman Because of Her Star of David
News

Swedish Thugs Attacked a Woman Because of Her Star of David

"It is absolutely ridiculous that we’ve come to a point where in Sweden, a country where I grew up, you…
Rachel and Leah – The Desire for Greatness
Torah Study

Rachel and Leah – The Desire for Greatness

We learn from Rachel and Leah that the only way to achieve greatness is to aspire to it and to…
From Shimon and Levi to Pinchas and Zimri
Torah Study

From Shimon and Levi to Pinchas and Zimri

The two Tribes most closely associated with each other are Shimon and Levi. Many years later, their descendants meet again
The Suffering of Suicide Victims After Their Death
Afterlife

The Suffering of Suicide Victims After Their Death

The ‘aura’ of suicide victims and those who die from substance abuse intensifies every night, as though the soul continues…
10 Facts About the Sin of the Golden Calf
17th of Tammuz

10 Facts About the Sin of the Golden Calf

The Children of Israel, who thought that Moshe died, turned to Aaron and asked him to make another god for…
Shofar Blowing – 10 Thoughts
Rosh Hashanah

Shofar Blowing – 10 Thoughts

10 ideas to keep in mind during the sounding of the Shofar
10 Facts About Yehudah the Maccabee
Jewish Personalities

10 Facts About Yehudah the Maccabee

One of the greatest warriors in Jewish history
10 Facts About the Mighty Shimshon
Torah Study

10 Facts About the Mighty Shimshon

Who was Shimshon and what was his secret?
10 Facts About the Ramchal
Jewish Personalities

10 Facts About the Ramchal

When the Ramchal was only fourteen, he already knew all of Kabbalah by heart…
Careful Criticism in Marriage
Marriage

Careful Criticism in Marriage

What's the ideal way to express your hurt feelings to your husband?
Judaism – The Basis for all Religions
Jewish Thought

Judaism – The Basis for all Religions

Various monotheistic religions took the idea of belief in one God, and spread it among hundreds of millions of people,…
Powers of the Mikveh
Family Purity

Powers of the Mikveh

A woman who immerses herself in the water receives powers similar to a great and righteous Rebbe
They Don’t Deserve Everything
Parenting

They Don’t Deserve Everything

A child needs to understand that he can’t get everything he wants. This understanding will only do him good
The Secret Language
Marriage

The Secret Language

If we come into a marriage expecting to find that we are both speaking different languages, with different definitions for…
Ensuring Healthy Communication In Marriage
Marriage

Ensuring Healthy Communication In Marriage

Ignoring the problem and hoping it will go away won’t do a thing
What Are Children Looking for Outside the Home? Love!
Parenting

What Are Children Looking for Outside the Home? Love!

A child cannot live in a vacuum, and when he is missing something at home, he will search for it…
Message to Parents: Compliment, But Don’t Exaggerate
Parenting

Message to Parents: Compliment, But Don’t Exaggerate

It turns out that even compliments in parenting have a limit
My Very First Prayer Book
Parenting

My Very First Prayer Book

The moment in which I received my first Siddur, was special and exciting. Now that my son is about to…
Who is that Boy in the Famous Warsaw Ghetto Picture?
Holocaust

Who is that Boy in the Famous Warsaw Ghetto Picture?

Everyone in the picture has been identified – but who is that child in the middle?
Where is Mount Sinai?
History and Archaeology

Where is Mount Sinai?

Years after the greatest event in history had taken place, researchers are still grappling with the exact location of the…
Where is the Ark of the Covenant?
History and Archaeology

Where is the Ark of the Covenant?

The former Rabbi of the Western Wall, Rabbi Meir Yehuda Getz Zt”l said he’s seen it
Where is King David Buried?
History and Archaeology

Where is King David Buried?

Is it on Mount Zion or in Silwan? Records say that Mount Zion was the place, but others say that…
Where are Mordechai and Esther Buried?
History and Archaeology

Where are Mordechai and Esther Buried?

Are they buried in Israel or in the distant land of Iran?
Where Will the Messiah Live?
End of Days

Where Will the Messiah Live?

He will arrive on a white donkey…but he also has a house. ‘The House of the Messiah’ is standing erect…
Lavan – Honesty is the Best Policy
Character Development

Lavan – Honesty is the Best Policy

Many people believe, as Lavan did, that they can get ahead by cheating. Lavan’s story proves otherwise
All Because of a Tiny Booklet
Inspirational Stories

All Because of a Tiny Booklet

Alon Tahori lived a double life. The dilemma between becoming religious and continuing his routine life troubled him for years…
How Did Josef Mengele End His Life?
Holocaust

How Did Josef Mengele End His Life?

After nonchalantly torturing millions of his victims in the name of ‘science’, Dr. Mengele managed to drop out of sight
Yaakov – Man of Truth
Torah Study

Yaakov – Man of Truth

We learn from Yaakov Avinu, the man of truth; that sometimes honesty is not the best policy
Love is Based on Giving
Marriage

Love is Based on Giving

In order to build a sanctuary of peace and friendship, a dwelling place for the Divine presence, it is imperative…
Esav – No Room for Growth
Torah Study

Esav – No Room for Growth

Perhaps Esav’s most famous spiritual descendants were the Romans, who dominated most of the known world for centuries. They emulated…
What is True Love? – Rabbi Yirmiyohu Abramov
Marriage

What is True Love? – Rabbi Yirmiyohu Abramov

By showering our wives with an abundance of kindnesses and warmth, we arouse feelings for them within ourselves, and this…
The Wise Husband – Rabbi Yirmiyohu Abramov
Marriage

The Wise Husband – Rabbi Yirmiyohu Abramov

What's the big secret to success in creating a peaceful relationship? We’re looking for major things. But it’s the everyday…
Quality Time in Your Marriage
Marriage

Quality Time in Your Marriage

A man needs to find the proper balance of quantity and quality. He must know that he has to allocate…
Becoming a Sensitive Husband
Marriage

Becoming a Sensitive Husband

The husband’s obligation to be close to his wife and to be a source of emotional support for her is…
Setting the Tone at Home
Parenting

Setting the Tone at Home

When a father comes home, he must strip himself of the “general’s clothes” and assume the role of husband and…
The Hedge of Roses
Marriage

The Hedge of Roses

Marriage requires periods of separation in order to give vitality and renewal to the marital bond
Yitzchak and Esav – Using and Abusing Power
Torah Study

Yitzchak and Esav – Using and Abusing Power

How could a man as great as Yitzchak have believed Esav was virtuous and more fitting to receive the blessings…
Rivkah Imeinu – Kindness with Wisdom
Torah Study

Rivkah Imeinu – Kindness with Wisdom

Optimal kindness requires wisdom. With an awareness of those around him, one can perceive their needs and provide for them…
Yitzchak Avinu – The Middle Stage
Torah Study

Yitzchak Avinu – The Middle Stage

Why does the Torah record so few events in Yitzchak’s life?
Efron – Acting on Impulse
Torah Study

Efron – Acting on Impulse

Efron offered Avraham a field as a gift, though suddenly changed his mind. How could Efron change so quickly from…
Yishmael – The Wrong Type of Kindness
Torah Study

Yishmael – The Wrong Type of Kindness

Yishmael represents the negative form of kindness. Why did he so abuse this trait that he received from Avraham Avinu?
Yitzchak’s Role
Torah Study

Yitzchak’s Role

The most striking aspect of Yitzchak’s actions is their similarity to those of his father. From this we derive the…
Eliezer – Escaping the Curse of Cham
Torah Study

Eliezer – Escaping the Curse of Cham

Eliezer was destined to serve the nations of Shem and Yefes. How did Eliezer free himself from this curse?
Sedom’s Attitude Towards Charity
Lech Lecha

Sedom’s Attitude Towards Charity

The behavior of the residents of Sedom stemmed from an ideology. To promote their cruel way of life, they instituted…
Avimelech – Subjective Morality
Torah Study

Avimelech – Subjective Morality

Avimelech professed his and his nation’s innocence so indignantly because the Pelishtim were known to be highly 'moral', though there…
Bamidbar – The Importance of Teaching Torah
Bamidbar

Bamidbar – The Importance of Teaching Torah

One who teaches Torah to his friend’s son is considered to have given birth to him
Behaalotcha – Understanding Intentions
Beha’alotcha

Behaalotcha – Understanding Intentions

A person’s most passionate arguments may be a screen to hide his true intentions. How can a person develop the…
Lot’s Wife – Concerned or Simply Curious?
Torah Study

Lot’s Wife – Concerned or Simply Curious?

After looking back at the destruction of Sedom, Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt. As always, a deeper…
Shelach – May One Ask G-d to Help Him Refrain From Sin?
Shelach

Shelach – May One Ask G-d to Help Him Refrain From Sin?

Praying for things beyond our control, such as health and livelihood, can be highly beneficial because those things are totally…
Balak – Money and Honor
Balak

Balak – Money and Honor

From Bilaam’s equating money with honor, it is clear that Bilaam had the more pernicious kind of love for money…
The Role of a Leader
Pinchas

The Role of a Leader

Yehoshua was the rightful successor of Moshe Rabbeinu because “he would come early to, and leave late from, the beit…
Naso – The Importance of the Individual
Naso

Naso – The Importance of the Individual

Why does the Torah enumerate the same information about the offerings of the Princes twelve times? Discover a fundamental lesson…
Chukat – Activity Versus Accomplishment
Chukat

Chukat – Activity Versus Accomplishment

I’m busy - really busy. But sometimes I wonder if what I’m doing will make any difference in the long…
Korach – Making Peace
Korach

Korach – Making Peace

Anyone involved in a dispute is wrong to believe that he is totally in the right, because the Torah testifies…
Tazria – Purifying Our Speech
Weekly Torah Portion

Tazria – Purifying Our Speech

How can a person recognize the spiritual damage one causes himself when he speaks lashon hara and the extent of…
Metzora – The Affliction of ’Tzoraas’ on the Houses
Metzora

Metzora – The Affliction of ’Tzoraas’ on the Houses

Our Sages offer two seemingly contradictory explanations as to why Tzoraas will appear on someone’s house. Was it a form…
V’Zot HaBeracha – Completing The Torah
Weekly Torah Portion

V’Zot HaBeracha – Completing The Torah

Even though we have completed the whole Torah, we should not feel that we do not need to repeat it…
Vayikra – Gift Offerings
Weekly Torah Portion

Vayikra – Gift Offerings

Performing voluntary actions that involve placing Hashem's will before one's own desires, will bring a person to an increased love…
Tzav – The Temptations of Money
Tzav

Tzav – The Temptations of Money

The Torah teaches us that even the High Priest is subject to the inclination of love for money
Shemini – The Benefit of Relationships
Shemini

Shemini – The Benefit of Relationships

The Torah outlook is that a person should approach his relationships from a selfless point of view. He should focus…
Hagar – Responding to Difficulty
Torah Study

Hagar – Responding to Difficulty

Why did Sara afflict Hagar? What do we learn from the way Hagar responded to Sara's affliction?
Lot – Contradictions in Serving Hashem
Torah Study

Lot – Contradictions in Serving Hashem

What happens when a person faces this dichotomy, knowing he must observe the Torah – because it is true –…
Charan – Externally Righteous
Torah Study

Charan – Externally Righteous

Charan's death was unusual in that only his internal organs were destroyed, implying that his external body remained undamaged. What…
Avraham – Natural Kindness or the Will of God?
Torah Study

Avraham – Natural Kindness or the Will of God?

We learn from Avraham that sometimes following one’s natural affinity to kindness may not constitute HaShem’s will.
Avraham – The Ultimate Innovator
Torah Study

Avraham – The Ultimate Innovator

Avraham was a revolutionary, a pioneer, he was the originator and founder of the Jewish people. He had no father…
Sarah’s Greatness
Torah Study

Sarah’s Greatness

In this essay we will examine how Sarah personified the attribute of strict judgement and how it was a significant…
Noach vs Avraham – Passive vs Active
Jewish Personalities

Noach vs Avraham – Passive vs Active

Avraham was proactive and self-motivated. He did not need external events to stimulate him to serve HaShem and perform acts…
Terach – Why Don’t We Call Him ’Father’?
Torah Study

Terach – Why Don’t We Call Him ’Father’?

We do not relate to Terach as Avinu (our father), even though genetically he clearly is our ancestor, why do…
Avraham – Reacting to Success and Failure
Torah Study

Avraham – Reacting to Success and Failure

Avraham reacted to success without letting it affect his humility or hinder his service of HaShem, yet how did Avraham…
Shem and Yefet – Holiness and Beauty
Torah Study

Shem and Yefet – Holiness and Beauty

The battle of Chanukah was far more than a conflict between two warring nations, it was a clash of two…
Nimrod – Self-Worship
Torah Study

Nimrod – Self-Worship

Nimrod was granted exceedingly great power, but instead of humbling himself he became arrogant, even rejecting the very source of…
Three Fathers – Kindness, Strength, and Truth
Torah Study

Three Fathers – Kindness, Strength, and Truth

The three traits embodied by the Avos are kindness, strength, and truth. Each Father was to teach his special quality…
Kayin and Hevel – Balancing Humility and Confidence
Torah Study

Kayin and Hevel – Balancing Humility and Confidence

Striving for acquisitions is positive when directed toward spirituality. Only a person who is motivated to acquire spiritual greatness can…
Noach – Escape or Rebuild?
Torah Study

Noach – Escape or Rebuild?

In the course of our lives, most of us face tragedies or catastrophes. There is a natural temptation to escape…
Noach, Shem, and Ever – Masters of Insulation
Torah Study

Noach, Shem, and Ever – Masters of Insulation

Noach’s great strength was his ability to protect himself and his family from external influences, Shem and Ever passed on…
Adam – Potential for Greatness or Lowliness
Torah Study

Adam – Potential for Greatness or Lowliness

If man fulfills his purpose, all other creatures will serve him. However, if he fails, not only does he fall…
Chavah – The Mother of All Living Beings
Torah Study

Chavah – The Mother of All Living Beings

Whenever a person stumbles, even terribly, he need not despair that he has permanently failed in life. He can recover…
Pekudei – The Value of the Tabernacle
Pekudei

Pekudei – The Value of the Tabernacle

The Parsha begins with a brief description of the Tabernacle and the people who were involved in its construction and…
Tetzaveh – Clothing of the High Priest
Tezaveh

Tetzaveh – Clothing of the High Priest

The Talmud discusses how all of the Kohen Gadol's Vestements atoned for a particular sin; the Meil atoned for the…
Ki Tisa – Clearing the Confusion
Ki Tisa

Ki Tisa – Clearing the Confusion

How could the Jewish people stumble in such a severe sin; the sin of the Golden Calf, just forty days…
Vayakhel – One Deed Reflects On Another
Vayakhel

Vayakhel – One Deed Reflects On Another

A person's actions in one area can reveal something about his actions in another area - the women’s willingness to…
Yitro – Sanctifying G-d’s Name
Weekly Torah Portion

Yitro – Sanctifying G-d’s Name

Yitro taught us a great lesson in his journey to becoming a Jew. It is not enough to think about…
Mishpatim – Absolute Kindness
Mishpatim

Mishpatim – Absolute Kindness

When a person is doing kindness for his fellow man it is essential that he strive to maximize the positive…
Terumah – Fighting Laziness
Terumah

Terumah – Fighting Laziness

Why was God displeased with the Nesi'im? Their reasoning for delaying their donation seems to be very understandable - why…
Va’eira – Learning from Frogs
Va’eira

Va’eira – Learning from Frogs

The Talmud tells us that several hundred years later, the actions of the frogs who entered the ovens served as…
Bo – Stop and Think
Weekly Torah Portion

Bo – Stop and Think

From Pharaoh's illogical behavior we can understand why people fail to change when they experience great events. They may even…
Beshalach – Freeing Ourselves
Beshalach

Beshalach – Freeing Ourselves

The Haggadah tell us, "If Hashem did not take our fathers out of Egypt, we and our children, and our…
Character, Fate, and Free Choice
Jewish Thought

Character, Fate, and Free Choice

The Talmudic Sages addressed the question of fate and free will with a simple sentence: “Everything is in the hands…
Free Will and The Unreal Self: The Problem of Ego
Character Development

Free Will and The Unreal Self: The Problem of Ego

The ego objects to being commanded; it seeks total independence. It far prefers giving orders to taking them.
Shemot – Responding to Divine Providence
Shemot

Shemot – Responding to Divine Providence

If Hashem desires that a certain event take place then it is impossible to change His plans despite the greatest…
The Story of Sharon Nachshoni – A Clinical Death
Afterlife

The Story of Sharon Nachshoni – A Clinical Death

Countless numbers of people who have heard the story find that it ignites in them a spark about the meaning…
When Does the Fetus Receive Its Soul?
Pregnancy and Abortion

When Does the Fetus Receive Its Soul?

It is clear to scientists that at around the fortieth day after conception, the fetus gains the status of a…
Stages in the Menstrual Cycle
Family Purity

Stages in the Menstrual Cycle

It is clear that Jewish law provides solutions to a number of difficult medical and family-relationship problems confronted by many…
Mikeitz – Spiritual Kindness
Mikeitz

Mikeitz – Spiritual Kindness

We learn from Yosef that kindness in the spiritual realm is on a higher level than on a physical realm
Vayechi – The Root of Sin
Vayechi

Vayechi – The Root of Sin

Given Reuven’s sincere repentance, why didn't Yaakov accept the fact that he regretted what he had done? Wouldn't this ultimately…
Vayigash – Yosef’s Reunion With Binyamin
Vayigash

Vayigash – Yosef’s Reunion With Binyamin

A deeper understanding of the long-term ramifications of the selling of Yosef
Vayeishev – Yosef’s Dreams
Vayeishev

Vayeishev – Yosef’s Dreams

Close analysis of Yosef's dreams can provide us with a deeper insight into how they caused such a rift amongst…
Vayeitsei – Waiting
Vayeitzei

Vayeitsei – Waiting

Yaakov Avinu understood that the time that stood in between his marriage to Rachel was not an obstacle, rather it…
Vayishlach – Education Through Encouragement
Vayishlach

Vayishlach – Education Through Encouragement

Encouraging and showing faith in a wayward person is a key tool in helping him find faith in himself and…
Vayeira – Using the Good for the Good
Vayeira

Vayeira – Using the Good for the Good

When a person excels in a certain area, he will find it very difficult to understand how others can exercise…
Toldot – The Source of Blessing
Weekly Torah Portion

Toldot – The Source of Blessing

Yitzchak Avinu is blessed in his own merit only after he emulates his father and calls out in the name…
Chayei Sara – Relying on Miracles
Chayei Sarah

Chayei Sara – Relying on Miracles

There's a well known principle: 'we do not rely on miracles.' When does this principle apply?
Bereishit – Finding the Truth
Bereishit

Bereishit – Finding the Truth

There are numerous applications to the concept of there being more than one valid truth. One is that a person…
Noach – The Importance of Gratitude
Noach

Noach – The Importance of Gratitude

The reason why ingratitude is such a serious flaw is that it contradicts the very foundations of Emuna and Torah…
Lech Lecha – Avraham’s Second Test
Lech Lecha

Lech Lecha – Avraham’s Second Test

Avraham Avinu’s tests teach vital lessons that apply to our everyday life. What can we learn from Avraham's second test?
Laws of Shabbat: Grinding – Cutting Food on Shabbat
Laws of Shabbat

Laws of Shabbat: Grinding – Cutting Food on Shabbat

How may one cut his fruits and vegetables on Shabbos? Is the cutting of meat, fish and cheese included in…
Laws of Shabbat – The Melacha of Grinding
Laws of Shabbat

Laws of Shabbat – The Melacha of Grinding

Why is it forbidden to grind a chili pepper on Shabbos, whereas crumbling bread or cookies is permissible?
Opening Packages and Containers on Shabbat
Laws of Shabbat

Opening Packages and Containers on Shabbat

Is it permissible to tear open packets of sugar or make a hole in the top corner of a bag…
The Inherent Difference Between Husband and Wife
Marriage

The Inherent Difference Between Husband and Wife

A husband cannot simply use his own feelings and emotions as a way to understand his wife's feelings and emotions
Opening Tin Cans and Packages on Shabbat
Laws of Shabbat

Opening Tin Cans and Packages on Shabbat

Is it Permissible to open tin cans, boxes and packages on Shabbos, in order to get the food inside them?
Opening Containers and Bottles on Shabbat
Laws of Shabbat

Opening Containers and Bottles on Shabbat

Opening metal bottle caps, plastic bottle caps and beer bottles on Shabbat
Shabbat – Resting the Way God Rests
Shabbat

Shabbat – Resting the Way God Rests

It is essential to develop an understanding of the idea of 'rest' that is so central to this holy day.…
Shabbat: G-d Runs the World
Shabbat

Shabbat: G-d Runs the World

On Shabbos whilst the rest of the world continues striving to earn their living through effort, observant Jews rest from…
The Two Levels of Shabbat Observance
Shabbat

The Two Levels of Shabbat Observance

There are two aspects to observing Shabbos - one is refraining from forbidden creative activity, and the other is making…
Nitzavim – The Choice of Life Over Death
Weekly Torah Portion

Nitzavim – The Choice of Life Over Death

The choice between comfort and challenge is, in fact, the choice between associating with one’s body or soul. Life is…
Vayelech – Parenting
Weekly Torah Portion

Vayelech – Parenting

When a parent recognizes that parenting is a tool for his own growth, his lifestyle is positively affected in many…
Ki Tetzei – Your Brother and Your Enemy
Ki Teitzei

Ki Tetzei – Your Brother and Your Enemy

The only acceptable type of ‘dislike’ is one that is focused on a dislike of the displeasing actions of the…
Shoftim – Judging People Favorably in Business
Shoftim

Shoftim – Judging People Favorably in Business

How is it possible to judge people favorably in business while being suspicious of their righteousness at the same time?
Ki Tavo – The True Source of Happiness
Weekly Torah Portion

Ki Tavo – The True Source of Happiness

In the world to come, we will see with perfect clarity, how meaningless are those things that we put so…
Marriage – Total Commitment
Marriage

Marriage – Total Commitment

A husband and wife are capable of adjusting to each other’s flaws and idiosyncrasies. This is only possible, however, when…
Communicating Modesty – No Matter How Old
Modesty

Communicating Modesty – No Matter How Old

How do we communicate the true message of modesty? Young or old, the key to happiness is simply knowing what…
Re’eh – How to Give to Others
Re’eh

Re’eh – How to Give to Others

The foundation of true kindness, is understanding our fellow’s needs and trying to fulfill them, rather than presuming that whatever…
Eikev – Adhering to the Wise
Eikev

Eikev – Adhering to the Wise

It is essential for one’s spiritual well-being to learn from Torah scholars. The Sefer HaChinuch points out that this Mitzva…
Heavenly Harmony or Fiery Discord?
Marriage

Heavenly Harmony or Fiery Discord?

Because the marriage bond can swing to such extremes, Heavenly harmony or fiery discord, it requires continual input and a…
A Harmonious Marriage – What are the Odds?
Marriage

A Harmonious Marriage – What are the Odds?

It seems that the odds are heavily stacked against a serene and harmonious relationship between a husband and wife. However,…
Va’etchanan – Going Beyond the Letter of the Law
Va’etchanan

Va’etchanan – Going Beyond the Letter of the Law

One should strive to treat others beyond the letter of the law, even if he is not obligated to do…
Devarim – The Connection Between Calmness and Trust
Weekly Torah Portion

Devarim – The Connection Between Calmness and Trust

What can we learn from the way Moshe rebukes the sin of the spies?
A Timeless Formula for a Happy Marriage
Marriage

A Timeless Formula for a Happy Marriage

Due to today's tensions and extraordinary social confusion, levels of discord in marriage are at an all-time high. Too many…
Striving for Excellence
Marriage

Striving for Excellence

Marriage is not a relationship in which we simply learn how to peacefully coexist. The Torah’s expectations of the marriage…
“If I have to cover my hair, I’m going to have fun doing it!”
Modesty

“If I have to cover my hair, I’m going to have fun doing it!”

Why do married woman cover their hair? There are at least two different, yet complementary, approaches to understanding this practice
Mattot – Accepting Rebuke
Mattot

Mattot – Accepting Rebuke

The rebuke of a tzaddik is of great value, however it seems that even the rebuke of a less righteous…
Massei – Developing Sensitivity Through the Mitzvot
Massei

Massei – Developing Sensitivity Through the Mitzvot

The prohibition to not kill may not seem relevant to most of us, yet the Maharal demonstrates that it teaches…
More Than Skin-Deep
Modesty

More Than Skin-Deep

Covering your body is the most fundamental way of using your outside to tell others who you are on the…
The Feminine Connection
Modesty

The Feminine Connection

A woman who realizes the danger in projecting a superficial message to men will understand why modesty is so greatly…
Reclaiming Our Bodies
Modesty

Reclaiming Our Bodies

One of the most tragic and self-defeating behaviors people engage in is trying to attract a partner based on their…
A Lamp in the Darkness
Modesty

A Lamp in the Darkness

In times such as ours, modesty is truly “a lamp in the darkness";it is infinitely more than what we wear…
The Depths of Modesty
Modesty

The Depths of Modesty

Modesty begins with looking past your more superficial layers and seeing who, on the deepest level, you are capable of…
Jewish? Welcome to First-Class
Marriage

Jewish? Welcome to First-Class

As Jews, we have been given a first-class ticket for the journey of life. If only we would take the…
Who Says You Can’t Change Other People?
Marriage

Who Says You Can’t Change Other People?

A person can indirectly influence another person's behavior by improving his own behavior
The Mother is the High Priest of the Home
Marriage

The Mother is the High Priest of the Home

When the Jewish woman recognizes the significance of all her actions within her home, she is able to perceive how…
The Enormous Value of Peace
Marriage

The Enormous Value of Peace

Peace is the bridging of opposing forces. The husband and wife are two halves which have become one whole
Two Halves of a Whole
Marriage

Two Halves of a Whole

In the spiritual world, our souls may come from the same origin, but here on earth we must deal with…
Did I Make a Mistake By Marrying this Person?
Marriage

Did I Make a Mistake By Marrying this Person?

While matches are made in heaven, married life is a very earthly matter.
The Personality Clash in Relationships
Marriage

The Personality Clash in Relationships

Each and every predestined relationship carries within it the seeds of its own fruition. The potential is there, but the…
No Contact Rules – It’s Just Too Hard
Modesty

No Contact Rules – It’s Just Too Hard

Life is full of instances in which you have to delay gratification — and yes, it’s hard. But if you…
Entering Into Marriage – Great Expectations
Marriage

Entering Into Marriage – Great Expectations

Judaism provides ways of periodically re-experiencing the thrill of being newlyweds, marriage ultimately has something far greater to offer
Marriage – Made In Heaven
Marriage

Marriage – Made In Heaven

Within Judaism, marriage is considered the ideal state in which human beings may develop their full potential
Genetics in the Torah? Where?
Science in the Torah

Genetics in the Torah? Where?

The Torah is the blueprint of the universe. Every detail, even the most minute, is contained in it - it's…
Touch – The Superglue of Human Relations
Relationships

Touch – The Superglue of Human Relations

Touch could be called the Superglue of human relations. Take two clean surfaces, and Superglue will immediately stick them together.…
Now You See It — Now You Don’t
Marriage

Now You See It — Now You Don’t

People become enmeshed in “unhealthy” relationships for countless reasons. But a big complicating factor in nearly every case is the…
Am I Sleeping Enough?
Science in the Torah

Am I Sleeping Enough?

Is there a recommended amount of sleep that could engender tranquility, clarity of mind and the easy absorption, comprehension and…
Bacteria and Infections 2000 Years Ago; Common Knowledge
Science in the Torah

Bacteria and Infections 2000 Years Ago; Common Knowledge

Rabbi Eliezer the Great, who lived some 2,000 years ago, was well aware of the fact that illness can be…
The Secret Behind the Discovery of Immunization
Science in the Torah

The Secret Behind the Discovery of Immunization

Rabbi Dr. Yisrael Michael Rabinowitz claims that the basis for Pasteur’s revolutionary research on immunization was the Talmud itself
Can Plants Really Hear?
Science in the Torah

Can Plants Really Hear?

Amazing discoveries in botanical research on the language of plants, were already known to the Jewish Sages thousands of years…
The Discovery of Auriculotherapy
Science in the Torah

The Discovery of Auriculotherapy

Was the discovery of auriculotherapy a true medical revelation, a truth stumbled upon by chance that was known to the…
Take Your Time – Don’t Stress
Science in the Torah

Take Your Time – Don’t Stress

The sudden shift from a restful state to an active state, may pose as a threat to our physical health,…
The Fetus: I Can Hear Everything You’re Saying
Science in the Torah

The Fetus: I Can Hear Everything You’re Saying

In addition to their knowledge of the desires and abilities of a fetus, the Sages also knew that a fetus…
Be Nice to Your Plants; They Have Feelings Too
Science in the Torah

Be Nice to Your Plants; They Have Feelings Too

There is a phenomenon well known to horticulturists: A climbing vine that is working its way towards the closest post…
Don’t Forget to Water the Plants…With Love
Science in the Torah

Don’t Forget to Water the Plants…With Love

According to various studies, plants have an inexplicable ability – more complex than that of human beings – to sense…
Do Trees have Feelings?
Science in the Torah

Do Trees have Feelings?

How did the teachers of the Torah know about a secret of nature that was only discovered recently by means…
The Formation of Twins
Science in the Torah

The Formation of Twins

Can recent discoveries in this field be considered “new” if knowledge about it has already existed for thousands of years?
The Purity of a Man and the Flood
Jewish Ethics

The Purity of a Man and the Flood

Even if a man who spills his seed is considered a murderer because he has destroyed a potential child, why…
Did the Ancient Hebrews have X-Ray Vision?
Science in the Torah

Did the Ancient Hebrews have X-Ray Vision?

According to the Talmud, the Cloud of Glory emitted a type of light that allowed them to see through opaque…
The Weight of Air
Science in the Torah

The Weight of Air

Before Galileo made his significant discovery, how would the Torah Sages living 2,000 years ago have answered the question; how…
The Lightning Rod – Sorry Ben, it’s in the Torah
Science in the Torah

The Lightning Rod – Sorry Ben, it’s in the Torah

Is it true that no one knew about lightning rods until they were discovered some two hundred years ago by…
Laser Cutting in Biblical Times
Science in the Torah

Laser Cutting in Biblical Times

It is fascinating to learn that thousands of years ago, the Sages knew, from the Torah, of the existence of…
The Soul of the Inanimate
Science in the Torah

The Soul of the Inanimate

If the constant energy that comes from the Creator were to stop driving the electrons round in their orbits, the…
More Than Just Words
Science in the Torah

More Than Just Words

Science has discovered that sound waves can affect our physical reality in significant ways, depending upon the types of words…
The Importance of New Beginnings
Rosh Hashanah

The Importance of New Beginnings

Rosh Hashana correctly lived should leave one supercharged. The energy achieved should be so great that the rest of the…
Sounds – A Technical Explanation
Science in the Torah

Sounds – A Technical Explanation

How is it possible to see sounds? The technical challenge
Tu B’Shvat – Miracles of Nature
Tu B’Shvat

Tu B’Shvat – Miracles of Nature

The 'New Year' of the trees is the fifteenth day of the month of Shvat, more famously known as 'Tu…
Purim – Keeping Hope
Purim

Purim – Keeping Hope

The terrible decree to destroy the Jewish people was a punishment for their partaking of the banquet of Achashverosh. Why…
Purim – Promoting Unity
Purim

Purim – Promoting Unity

One of the most important ways of removing the decree of destruction from above, is to renew the sense of…
The Scroll of Esther – Providence or Chance?
Purim

The Scroll of Esther – Providence or Chance?

The Jewish people believe that Divine Providence guides history, nothing is mere ‘coincidence’. In stark contrast, the nation of Amalek…
The Haggadah – An Instruction Manual for Gratitude
Passover

The Haggadah – An Instruction Manual for Gratitude

The significance of the trait of gratitude in Torah thought is very apparent. How can a person develop himself so…
The Omer – Mourning the Loss of Torah
Counting of the Omer

The Omer – Mourning the Loss of Torah

During the Omer, we are not mourning the deaths of Rabbi Akiva's students, rather the devastating loss of Torah that…
Understanding the Omer
Counting of the Omer

Understanding the Omer

Is there a connection between the seemingly separate occasions of the Omer offering and Shavuot?
Leaving the Impurity of Egypt
Passover

Leaving the Impurity of Egypt

Why did Hashem deliberately place the Jewish people in the most corrupt place on Earth?
Pesach – Defining A Nation
Passover

Pesach – Defining A Nation

On Pesach we thank Hashem for taking us out of Egypt. But the question must be asked: ‘who put us…
Sukkot – What’s So Joyful About It?
Sukkot

Sukkot – What’s So Joyful About It?

What is so special about Sukkot that it is described as ‘the time of our joy’? Aren't all Jewish holidays…
Rosh Hashana – What is Really Important to Us?
Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashana – What is Really Important to Us?

Our reward in the world to come is created by what we value in this world.
Sukkot and Yaakov Avinu
Sukkot

Sukkot and Yaakov Avinu

Sukkot, Pesach and Shavuot correspond to the three forefathers, what is the connection between Yaakov and the festival of Sukkot?
Yom Kippur – Facing the Truth
Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur – Facing the Truth

It is quite conceivable that a person live his life oblivious of his shortcomings. He may blame all his problems…
Elul – An Opportune Time
Elul

Elul – An Opportune Time

What is the significance of this month? In what way should a person strive to make real changes during this…
Elul – Taking Responsibility for Ourselves
Elul

Elul – Taking Responsibility for Ourselves

The Torah is telling us that repentance is not something that is out of our grasp, rather, it is easily…
Rosh Hashana – Don’t Miss Out on the Opportunity
Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashana – Don’t Miss Out on the Opportunity

Rosh Hashana is a time of tremendous opportunity to make long-lasting changes. Why is there so much emphasis on Prayer…
Does Our Water Come From Another Planet?
Science in the Torah

Does Our Water Come From Another Planet?

Pirkei d’Rabbi Eliezer was composed over 2,000 years ago, yet it comments on phenomena still indiscernible to modern scientists, but…
Is the World Round or Flat? Depends Who You Ask
Science in the Torah

Is the World Round or Flat? Depends Who You Ask

While the rest of the world firmly believed that the world is flat, the Sages of the Torah had the…
The Continental Drift According to Kabbalah
Science in the Torah

The Continental Drift According to Kabbalah

Two thousand years ago, before Europeans had discovered North America, South America and Australia, how would rational men of science…
Life After Death – Way Beyond Science
Science in the Torah

Life After Death – Way Beyond Science

The facts discovered by science regarding 'life after death' appear in numerous places throughout the Torah, which offers additional details…
The Pleiades Star Cluster
Science in the Torah

The Pleiades Star Cluster

The human eye can make out six stars in the Pleiades star cluster, though the Talmud says that it contains…
The Water Above the Heavens
Science in the Torah

The Water Above the Heavens

Today, we know that all the water on Earth is just a single drop in the ocean, when compared with…
Is Science Actually Suggesting that God Created the World?
Beginning of the Universe

Is Science Actually Suggesting that God Created the World?

Despite the important similarities between scientific findings and the Sages’ comments, we accept Torah statements without question, while listening carefully,…
Ancient Astronomers
Science in the Torah

Ancient Astronomers

It is incredible to discover that thousands of years ago, when most of the surrounding civilizations counted only some 4,000…
The Sheath of the Sun
Science in the Torah

The Sheath of the Sun

Our Sages firmly insisted that a sheath exists around the sun, because the Torah states that it is there. Do…
No Two Snow Flakes are Created Equal
Wonders of Creation

No Two Snow Flakes are Created Equal

God, the Supreme Designer determined that the typical snowflake is hexagonal – limited to just six angles. Why?
It’s a Rock! No, It’s a Fish
Wonders of Creation

It’s a Rock! No, It’s a Fish

A fish that looks just like a rock?? "How great are Your deeds Hashem. All of them You have made…
A Bomb Factory Inside a Beetle
Wonders of Creation

A Bomb Factory Inside a Beetle

There is a creature called the “Bombardier Beetle,” named so because it fights and drives predators away using a very…
Darwin’s Greatest Fear – The Eye
Wonders of Creation

Darwin’s Greatest Fear – The Eye

According to Charles Darwin, knowledge of the eye's construction will debunk the theory of evolution. As he put it: “Until…
Our Planet’s Position: Not Too Far, Not Too Close
Wonders of Creation

Our Planet’s Position: Not Too Far, Not Too Close

It is frightening to think that if our planet were any closer to the sun, all humans, animals and plants…
The Miracle of Water
Wonders of Creation

The Miracle of Water

The only substance that contravenes the laws of nature; expanding rather than contracting in the cold, is the one most…
A Living Cell – The City of the Future
Wonders of Creation

A Living Cell – The City of the Future

After discovering what takes place in every living cell on the planet, it is clear as daylight that the creation…
The Human Body – A Serious Operation
Wonders of Creation

The Human Body – A Serious Operation

Who planned and set up the powerful and sophisticated immune system? After looking into its greatness one needn’t be a…
The Ears; Ever Wonder About Them?
Wonders of Creation

The Ears; Ever Wonder About Them?

Why are there two small receivers on the sides of the head? Why do we need that strangely shaped lump…
Tisha B’av – Redefining Baseless Hate
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Tisha B’av – Redefining Baseless Hate

Baseless hate as described in the Gemara, refers not to active hatred, but to disinterest in preventing others from slipping…
Hanukkah Meaning – Perfectly Imperfect
Chanukah

Hanukkah Meaning – Perfectly Imperfect

The Jewish and Greek ideologies represent opposing attitudes toward the purpose of life. The Torah's approach is that Hashem deliberately…
The Meaning of Hanukkah: The First Ideological War
Chanukah

The Meaning of Hanukkah: The First Ideological War

We have seen that the battle of Hanukkah was far more than a conflict between two warring nations. Rather, it…
Shavuot – Defining Torah Study
Shavuot

Shavuot – Defining Torah Study

It is evident from the Rambam that the proper fulfillment of the commandment of Torah study involves teaching Torah as…
Ruth – Acquiring Meaning Through Pain
Shavuot

Ruth – Acquiring Meaning Through Pain

Megillas Ruth demonstrates a striking example of how The Land of Israel is only acquired with difficulty
Tisha B’av – Torah and Love of Hashem
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Tisha B’av – Torah and Love of Hashem

Whenever one prepares himself to learn Torah, it is proper for him to spend a small amount of time contemplating…
Shavuot – Why Do We Stay Up Learning All Night?
Shavuot

Shavuot – Why Do We Stay Up Learning All Night?

The Jewish people deliberately went to sleep on the night of the giving of the Torah; they felt that they…
Shavuot – Making Peace Between Body and Soul
Shavuot

Shavuot – Making Peace Between Body and Soul

The fact that human beings are attached to the physical world is the very reason that we merited to receive…
Testimonies from the Bowels of the Earth
Evolution

Testimonies from the Bowels of the Earth

Unfortunately, even today, most scientists lack the courage to speak out against their peers, and expose the truthful data that…
Light for the Soul
Character Development

Light for the Soul

A person who strives to improve his character traits and achieve a sterling character is often confused regarding the best…
Breaking Free of the Motions of Marriage
Marriage

Breaking Free of the Motions of Marriage

Routine is the number one enemy of marriage. While universally acknowledged, this truth is rarely addressed.
Extending the Influence of Shabbat
Shabbat

Extending the Influence of Shabbat

It is so important that we all attempt to make the Shabbat influence stretch over as much of the work-week…
The Essence of the Month of Iyar
Counting of the Omer

The Essence of the Month of Iyar

The month of Iyar is the only month in which the Omer is counted every day. It has a large…
How to Fight the Evil Inclination
Character Development

How to Fight the Evil Inclination

Differences and similarities between conventional wars and the war against the evil inclination
When is it Permissible to be Angry?
Character Development

When is it Permissible to be Angry?

It is better to invest our energy in the fight against anger, than to invest our energy in getting angry
The Root of Homosexuality – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Jewish Ethics

The Root of Homosexuality – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

A complete human being is a person composed of two parts, one part male and the other part female. It…
The Deep Significance of the Holy Language
Kabbalah & Mysticism

The Deep Significance of the Holy Language

Because of his genes, man is equipped with the special ability to learn a language
Freud and the Secret of Dreams

Freud and the Secret of Dreams

Today, science does not deny the fact that there are dreams which foresee what will happen in the future to…
Why Do We Want to Impress People?
Character Development

Why Do We Want to Impress People?

We have to make sure that everything we do in life is what´s best for us, and is not based…
The​ Brain is the Hardware of the Soul
Marriage

The​ Brain is the Hardware of the Soul

A full functioning and healthy brain enables a person to be focused, happy, calm, loving, effective. When the brain is…
Conversion – A Question of Substance Not Ceremony
Concepts in Judaism

Conversion – A Question of Substance Not Ceremony

Jewish identity is not a membership label which one gets by joining the Party and identifying with its goals. Jewish…
Rabbi Zamir Cohen – An Interview

Rabbi Zamir Cohen – An Interview

"After many personal discussions with the public, I clarified the main questions that bother most people. The idea then came…
The Different Types of Kabbalah
Kabbalah & Mysticism

The Different Types of Kabbalah

What is Kabbalah? The word Kabbalah has several meanings
Proving the Truth
Marriage

Proving the Truth

Only the “Manufacturer” of Creation can supply an exact, tailor-fit system of “operating instructions” for the complex human beings which…
How Old is the World?

How Old is the World?

Is the age of the universe billions of years old, as science claims, or is it thousands of years, as…
Returning from the Afterlife
Inspirational Stories

Returning from the Afterlife

"After the extra electric shock, the doctors shouted in joy that the pulse had returned. After that, I left this…
The Effect of Music on the Brain and Mind
Science in the Torah

The Effect of Music on the Brain and Mind

Music can bring a person to feel such exaltation and inner joy that he spontaneously breaks out in dance. Kabbalists…
What Star Were You Born Under?
Kabbalah & Mysticism

What Star Were You Born Under?

Kabbalistic works mention that one’s birthday, one’s moment of birth and the star that was prominent at the moment of…
48 Ways to Love and Be Loved
Character Development

48 Ways to Love and Be Loved

Rabbi Noach Weinberg, the rosh yeshiva of Aish Hatorah, explains the 48 ways to attain wisdom from ancient Jewish sources,…
Bible Codes: The Twin Towers
Kabbalah & Mysticism

Bible Codes: The Twin Towers

A Bible code discovered the evening after the disaster, which stunned the whole world occurred in New York City
Gallery: Rare Images Caught on Camera
Interesting

Gallery: Rare Images Caught on Camera

A breathtaking gallery of awesome moments in the field of extreme sports. Enjoy
Watch: Muslim in an Extraordinary Pro-Israel Interview
Pro Israel

Watch: Muslim in an Extraordinary Pro-Israel Interview

A resident of Jericho in a phenomenal interview with a Spanish Television station. He tells the truth about the way…
Internalizar a mensagem
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Internalizar a mensagem

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DOAÇÃO DE VIDA – PARASHAT VAYERÁ
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DOAÇÃO DE VIDA – PARASHAT VAYERÁ

Mary foi uma das professoras contratadas pelo programa. Certo dia ela recebeu um telefonema avisando sobre uma nova criança que…
Léa Bennaïm : Aimez-vous la pluie ?
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Léa Bennaïm : Aimez-vous la pluie ?

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Introduction to Shabbat

Introduction to Shabbat

The Torah says that it is forbidden to 'work' on Shabbat. What type of work is the Torah referring to?…
PARASHAT LECH LECHA 5780
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PARASHAT LECH LECHA 5780

PARASHAT LECH LECHA 5780
Paracha ‘Express Lekh Lekha : Partir ? Pour mon bien !
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Paracha ‘Express Lekh Lekha : Partir ? Pour mon bien !

Comment aurions nous pu exister, si nous n'avions pas reçu d'Avraham le courage de faire face aux épreuves ?
Rav Zamir Cohen : Une bonne affaire !
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Rav Zamir Cohen : Une bonne affaire !

Un bon conseil pour surmonter les difficultés et s’élever à chaque effort spirituel accompli !
Emission spéciale Rahel Iménou en LIVE sur Hidabroot.fr
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Emission spéciale Rahel Iménou en LIVE sur Hidabroot.fr

Rejoignez-nous pour une émission spéciale consacrée à Rahel Iménou avec des invitées exceptionnelles !
Etre une victime ou être heureux Ron Weber
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Etre une victime ou être heureux Ron Weber

Lorsque l’homme s’enfonce dans le sentiment d’être une victime, il est au plus loin de la joie.
Continuamos a caminhar
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Continuamos a caminhar

Avraham Avinu (que literalmente significa “nosso patriarca”) é o primeiro ole chadash, o primeiro judeu na terra de Israel. Na…
Ménouha Fooks – Dessiner l’avenir : avec le cœur
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Ménouha Fooks – Dessiner l’avenir : avec le cœur

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Regardez l’émission spéciale Rahel Iménou en Replay sur Hidabroot.fr

Rejoignez-nous pour une émission spéciale consacrée à Rahel Iménou avec des invitées exceptionnelles !
Chabbat Hanouka avec Hidabroot
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Chabbat Hanouka avec Hidabroot

Un Chabbat exceptionnel du 26 au 28 Décembre 2019
Halachot de Shabat
Shabbat

Halachot de Shabat

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A coragem de ser minoria
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A coragem de ser minoria

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SAVE THE DATE : Hafrachat Halla géante à Jérusalem le jeudi 14 Novembre 2019
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SAVE THE DATE : Hafrachat Halla géante à Jérusalem le jeudi 14 Novembre 2019

Venez nombreuses à la Hafrachat Halla géante organisée le jeudi 14 novembre 2019 à 20 heures à Beit Vegan !
La bénédiction de « Ten Tal OuMatar » dans la prière de la Amida
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La bénédiction de « Ten Tal OuMatar » dans la prière de la Amida

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Rabbanite Sarah Toledano : Mon père a mérité toutes les récompenses citées dans la Michna
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Rabbanite Sarah Toledano : Mon père a mérité toutes les récompenses citées dans la Michna

Ce vendredi, 3 ‘Hechvan a lieu la Hiloula de notre maître Rav Ovadia Yossef, zatsal. Sa fille, la Rabbanit Sarah…
Y avait-il des dinosaures dans l’arche de Noa’h ?
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Y avait-il des dinosaures dans l’arche de Noa’h ?

Qui sont les Réémim –ces créatures gigantesques dont nous parle la Torah- et quand leurs fossiles ont-ils été découverts ?…
Emission en DIRECT du Kever de Maran HaRav Ovadia Yossef zatsal
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Emission en DIRECT du Kever de Maran HaRav Ovadia Yossef zatsal

A l'occasion du 6ème anniversaire du décès du Tsadik Rav Ovadia Yossef zatsal, suivez une émission spéciale sur Hidabroot !
Os filhos de Noach hoje em dia
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Os filhos de Noach hoje em dia

O poder da sabedoria também serve ao livre arbítrio. Ele pesquisa os valores pelos quais será estabelecida a vida e…
Qual é a sua arca?
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Qual é a sua arca?

O Trecho Diário, Parashat Noach
Este é o seu destino
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Este é o seu destino

Certa vez havia falecido um parente distante de Ricardo e ele decidiu ir ao cemitério para cumprir a importante Mitzvá…
Rav Zamir Cohen, vidéo Sciences et Torah : La qualité de l’eau
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Rav Zamir Cohen, vidéo Sciences et Torah : La qualité de l’eau

Sciences et Torah : Réponse aux questions scientifiques à la lumière de la Torah
Noa’h ou l’importance du travail des Midot
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Noa’h ou l’importance du travail des Midot

Noa’h, comme son nom l’indique avait un langage doux et apaisant (du mot Ménou’ha qui signifie repos/apaisement). Son comportement et…
Roch Hodech Hechvan : Deux jours propices aux délivrances !
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Roch Hodech Hechvan : Deux jours propices aux délivrances !

Découvrez avec le Rav Réfaël Avitan la valeur profonde de ces deux jours de Roch Hodech et les Ségoulot qui…
Le soldat disparu Eli Ashkenazi retrouvé mort non loin de chez lui
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Le soldat disparu Eli Ashkenazi retrouvé mort non loin de chez lui

Triste dénouement : Après 24 heures de recherches intensives, le soldat disparu Eliezer Ashkenazi a été retrouvé mort.
La Minute Coaching avec Rav Its’hak Fanger
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La Minute Coaching avec Rav Its’hak Fanger

Rav Its'hak Fanger nous donne un précieux conseil...
Avoir la foi à l’époque du déluge
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Avoir la foi à l’époque du déluge

L’essentiel c’est de faire ce qu’il faut. C’est d’agir. Le reste, nous devons le laisser à Celui qui a créé…
Nétilat Yadayim du matin : Une Ségoula pour la pureté
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Nétilat Yadayim du matin : Une Ségoula pour la pureté

Se laver les mains comme la Halakha l’exige est une Ségoula pour la pureté de l’âme et cela permet d’apporter…
Vidéo Rav Zamir Cohen : La formation de l’Univers
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Vidéo Rav Zamir Cohen : La formation de l’Univers

Comment le monde a t-il été créé ? Y a t-il contradiction entre la science et la Torah ?
Paracha Express’ : Parachat Béréchit
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Paracha Express’ : Parachat Béréchit

Pourquoi la Paracha de Béréchit commence par la lettre Bet ?
Rabbanite Haguit Chira : Je ne suis que prière
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Rabbanite Haguit Chira : Je ne suis que prière

Nous allons ensemble étudier la signification de chaque prière tout en dévoilant des conseils et Segoulot propres à chacune
Qu’a répondu le Rav Nissim Karelitz à une femme violente ayant débarqué chez lui ?
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Qu’a répondu le Rav Nissim Karelitz à une femme violente ayant débarqué chez lui ?

Voici une histoire au sujet du Rav Nissim Karelitz zatsal évoquant la grandeur d’âme et l’empathie qu’il éprouvait envers chaque…
Lévaya du Rav Nissim Karelitz en direct sur Hidabroot
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Lévaya du Rav Nissim Karelitz en direct sur Hidabroot

Regardez la Lévaya du Rav Nissim Karelitz zatsal en LIVE et écoutez les Hespédim
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Quelle différence entre Chavouot et Simhat Torah ?

Pourquoi dansons-nous avec la Torah à Simhat Torah et non à Chavouot ?
Danser avec un livre ? Curieux, non ?
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Danser avec un livre ? Curieux, non ?

Avez-vous déjà vu des milliers de personnes danser ensemble avec un livre dans la main à part le peuple juif…
Horaires Chemini Atseret et Simhat Torah 2019
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Horaires Chemini Atseret et Simhat Torah 2019

Retrouvez les horaires de la fête pour les plus grandes villes !
Paracha Express’ : Paracha Vezot Aberakha
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Paracha Express’ : Paracha Vezot Aberakha

La Paracha de Vezot Aberaha, est la bénédiction accordée par Moché, homme d’Hachem  à chacune des douze tribus d'Israël avant…
Veillée de Hochaana Rabba en direct sur Hidabroot
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Veillée de Hochaana Rabba en direct sur Hidabroot

Emission spéciale en LIVE ce samedi soir pour la veillée de Hochaana Rabba
Trouver l’équilibre d’après l’enseignement de Rabbi Nahman de Breslev
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Trouver l’équilibre d’après l’enseignement de Rabbi Nahman de Breslev

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Ménou’ha Fooks : Sans colère sous la Soucca !
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Ménou’ha Fooks : Sans colère sous la Soucca !

La fête de Souccot perturbe quelque peu nos habitudes et cela peut parfois conduire à des situations compliquées, surtout avec…
Rav Zamir Cohen : Qui êtes-vous des quatre espèces ?
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Rav Zamir Cohen : Qui êtes-vous des quatre espèces ?

Vidéo du Rav Zamir Cohen sur la signification des quatre espèces de Souccot
O pico é agora
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O pico é agora

O Trecho Diário
Leis da Suká
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Leis da Suká

A pessoa deve se comportar de modo respeitoso na sucá, para que as mitsvot sejam honradas. Portanto, não deve trazer…
Leis de Sukot
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Leis de Sukot

Entre todas os chagim, existe um lugar especial para Sucot, cuja essência é alegria. O que há de especial em…
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Un grand-père a légué tous ses biens à celui qui accomplirait la Mitsva de la Soucca…

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Remix Souccot by Nemouël
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Remix Souccot by Nemouël

Retrouvez les tubes de Souccot avec Nemouël
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Hag Saméa’h by Noam !

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L’essentiel des lois de Souccot

Résumé des Halakhot principales de la fête de Souccot
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Rabbanite Haguit Chira : Pour être connectées à la Soucca… soyons joyeuses !

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Horaires de la fête de Souccot 2019
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Horaires de la fête de Souccot 2019

Retrouvez les horaires d'entrée de la fête de Souccot des plus grandes villes !
Vidéo Rav Réouven Zakaïm : Quelle belle Mitsva que la Soucca !
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Vidéo Rav Réouven Zakaïm : Quelle belle Mitsva que la Soucca !

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Horaires de Chabbat 11 Octobre 2019 – Haazinou
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Horaires de Chabbat 11 Octobre 2019 – Haazinou

Retrouvez les horaires de Chabbat des plus grandes villes !
Rav Zamir Cohen : La fête de Souccot
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Rav Zamir Cohen : La fête de Souccot

Vidéo du Rav Zamir Cohen sur la fête de Souccot, ses lois, ses coutumes et ses significations
Travaux manuels pour petits et grands : Idées déco pour la Soucca !
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Travaux manuels pour petits et grands : Idées déco pour la Soucca !

La Soucca est presque prête : Les planches, les rideaux, le S'hakh. Il manque seulement la déco ! Voici quelques…
Paracha Express’ Haazinou : Le chant du témoignage
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Paracha Express’ Haazinou : Le chant du témoignage

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Vidéo Halakha : Qui est exempté de la Soucca ?
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Vidéo Halakha : Qui est exempté de la Soucca ?

Le Rav Yaron Achkenazi répond aux questions d'Halakha en vidéo !
Kippour : Tout ce qu’il faut savoir
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Kippour : Tout ce qu’il faut savoir

Retrouvez ici toutes les lois essentielles abrégées pour le jeûne de Kippour
Horaires Yom Kippour 2019/5780
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Horaires Yom Kippour 2019/5780

Retrouvez les horaires d'entrée de Yom Kippour des plus grandes villes !
VÉSPERA DE YOM KIPUR
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VÉSPERA DE YOM KIPUR

Não se diz mizmor letodá, tachanun, lamnatseach e avinu malkenu. Exceto quando yom kipur cai no shabat , que neste…
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Moi aussi je veux prier avec tout le monde ! Mais… je dois m’occuper de mes enfants…

N’ai-je pas le droit moi aussi de ressentir un peu l’atmosphère si sainte de Yom Kippour ? N’ai-je pas aussi…
Avant Kipppour, transmettez vos dons pour les Kaparot avec Hidabroot !
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Avant Kipppour, transmettez vos dons pour les Kaparot avec Hidabroot !

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Vidéo Rav Zamir Cohen : Résumé des lois de Kippour
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Vidéo Rav Zamir Cohen : Résumé des lois de Kippour

Vidéo du Rav Zamir Cohen avec un rappel des lois principales du jour de Kippour ainsi que des explications pratiques…
Sivan Rahav Méïr : Le Chofar d’Auschwitz
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Sivan Rahav Méïr : Le Chofar d’Auschwitz

‘’Je ne survivrai pas à cette marche’’ lui dit son ami. ‘’Prend ce Chofar, et qu’il soit sauvé avec toi.…
Vidéo : Yom Kippour arrive !
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Vidéo : Yom Kippour arrive !

Rav Fanger avec un dernier conseil avant le jour de Kippour
Rav Fanger : Papa, pardon !
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Rav Fanger : Papa, pardon !

Une courte vidéo mais un message important en ces dix jours de Téchouva
Horaires de Chabbat 4 Octobre 2019 – Vayélekh
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Horaires de Chabbat 4 Octobre 2019 – Vayélekh

Retrouvez les horaires de Chabbat des plus grandes villes !
Paracha ’Express : Les actes et leurs conséquences
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Paracha ’Express : Les actes et leurs conséquences

La Rabbanite Révital Tsadok dans une courte explication sur la Paracha de la semaine
10 recommandations avant Yom Kippour et conseil pour ceux qui ont du mal à jeûner
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10 recommandations avant Yom Kippour et conseil pour ceux qui ont du mal à jeûner

Qu’est-il conseillé de faire avant Kippour ? A quoi doit-on faire attention ? Comment surmonter la difficulté et la faiblesse…
Vidéo : Le message du Rav Grossman pour Kippour
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Vidéo : Le message du Rav Grossman pour Kippour

Rav Its'hak David Grossman dans un message important à la veille de Kippour
Recette : Biscuits couronne
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Recette : Biscuits couronne

Une recette de biscuit en forme de couronne, délicieux avec un café ou un thé !
Jeûne de Guédalia : quelle leçon devons-nous en tirer ?
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Jeûne de Guédalia : quelle leçon devons-nous en tirer ?

‘’Nous sommes tous liés à une certaine communauté ou une certaine tendance religieuse. De la même façon que nous avons…
Feuillet hebdomadaire Hidabroot – Parachat Vayélekh
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Feuillet hebdomadaire Hidabroot – Parachat Vayélekh

Retrouvez en français le célèbre feuillet hebdomadaire de l'association Hidabroot !
Ne manquez pas CE Chabbat Chouva avec Hidabroot !
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Ne manquez pas CE Chabbat Chouva avec Hidabroot !

Venez passer un moment inoubliable de détente et de Torah juste avant Kippour !
Horaires du jeûne de Guédalia
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Horaires du jeûne de Guédalia

Retrouvez les horaires de début et de fin du jeûne pour les plus grandes villes !
Horaires Roch Hachana 2019
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Horaires Roch Hachana 2019

Retrouvez les horaires importants pour Roch Hachana 2019 pour toutes les grandes villes !
Vidéo Rav Fanger : Roch Hachana : réveillons-nous !
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Vidéo Rav Fanger : Roch Hachana : réveillons-nous !

Extrait de la conférence du Rav Its'hak Fanger en préparation à Roch Hachana
Emouvant : Chana Tova de la part de l’enfant ’Hizky !
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Emouvant : Chana Tova de la part de l’enfant ’Hizky !

L'enfant 'HIzky a ému de très nombreuses personnes à travers le monde avec ses paroles d'encouragement et de réconfort. Chose…
Roch Hachana 5780/2019 : Tout ce qu’il faut savoir
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Roch Hachana 5780/2019 : Tout ce qu’il faut savoir

Guide des lois et coutumes importantes du jour de Roch Hachana
Venons en aide à la famille Atlani !
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Venons en aide à la famille Atlani !

Il y a quelques mois la maison de la famille Atlani a pris brutalement feu... Depuis, ils habitent dans un…
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