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…
In Israel, Smoking May Be a Part of the Past
A new law proposal in Israel will try to do this
Traveling on a Cruise Ship over Shabbat
May one travel on a cruise ship over Shabbat? Can one get off a ship that has docked on Shabbat?
Watch: White Giraffes Discovered in Kenya
A pair of rare white giraffes has been spotted in Kenya. The rare animals were discovered by villagers near the…
Watch: Wonders of Creation: The Incarnation of a Butterfly
A moving film created by the photographer Eitan Asraf – The birth of a butterfly photographed with no less than…
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…
An Intimate Rivalry: The Jews and Classical Islam
Cornell University Professor of Judeo-Islamic Studies Ross Brann discusses the fruitful and close relationship between Jews and Muslims in the…
My Down Syndrome Twin Daughters are the Greatest!
I still can’t figure out why the doctor said “I’m sorry” when he told me they have Down’s syndrome
Watch: Deep Sea Diver Lights the Menorah on the Sea Floor
A deep sea diver challenges himself to light the menorah in the depths of the sea while being surrounded by…
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…
