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Hell
Everything about the Rebbe was pure kindness. Even his idea of “hell” was as kind and generous as could be: People have a misconception of Hell. Let me tell you what Hell really is. Hell is a spiritual place where everything that exists in our world exists, but in an infinite way. So, whatever you...
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14 Biblical Bad Guys
Scattered throughout the Bible are a host of shady characters and outright villains who played their own key roles in shaping our story.
By Yehuda Altein
Why Is a Tallit So Often (Mostly) White?
the overwhelming majority of tallits have historically been white, often with stripes. There are a number of reasons for this.
By Yehuda Shurpin
What Does Judaism Say About Naomi?
By Alexander Heppenheimer
A Soul, Murdered and Alive
Call out from the depths of your heart, and the depths of heaven ring.
By Tzvi Freeman
Take the Tzedakah Quiz
Do you know a penny from a pushke? Test your tzedakah knowledge.
By Menachem Posner
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    As the last month of the Jewish year, Elul is traditionally a time of introspec...