Proof of Prophecy: The Second Exile
In the previous section of "proof of prophecy" we set out the prophecy regarding the First Temple. In this section…
The Sweetest Clip You’ll See Today: An Elephant Collecting Garbage
What does a 'domesticated' elephant do when he is bored? Simple; collect garbage and throw in the trash can. Watch…
“G-d Took Away My Son, Now Whatever He Says I Do the Opposite!”
But after he smoked a cigarette on Yom Kippur G-d brought him back anyway and gave him the greatest gift
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…
Readers Respond: “Shabbat Makes Me Depressed!”
Readers convinced that fully keeping Shabbat will make them miserable responded to our article about using cell phones on Shabbat.…
Parshat Shekalim It’s Reasons and Laws
When do we read Parshat Shekalim? What is the mitzvah of giving a half shekel? What was the purpose of…
What Does ‘Shema Yisrael’ Mean? Why is it so Central in Judaism?
7 facts about Shema Yisrael a basic concept of Judaism
Bamidbar/ Shavuot: Of Flowers and Weeks
We became a nation in the desert and we had failures in the desert but we sprouted fourth
Even If We Don’t Understand
We have a relationship with G-d and a relationship means trust
Carcinogens at Home
You may be in for some surprises.