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By the Numbers
11 Ways Jews Say “Died”
Some are Biblical, others are from the Talmud and classic rabbinical and mystical literature.
Some are Biblical, others are from the Talmud and classic rabbinical and mystical literature.
Your Questions
Why Do Jews Throw Candy in the Synagogue?
Long before individually wrapped candies existed, the Talmud discussed throwing roasted grain and nuts before a bride and groom.
Long before individually wrapped candies existed, the Talmud discussed throwing roasted grain and nuts before a bride and groom.
Freeman Files
How Can I Pray to a G-d I Can’t See?
You’ve got a wall, a chair and a self and all that is all very concrete, occupying real, hi-definition space. Then you’ve got this infinite, invisible G‑d. And you’ve got to fit Him somewhere in there. But, of course, He doesn’t fit.
You’ve got a wall, a chair and a self and all that is all very concrete, occupying real, hi-definition space. Then you’ve got this infinite, invisible G‑d. And you’ve got to fit Him somewhere in there. But, of course, He doesn’t fit.
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Podcast
“Even Walmart Is Two Hours Away”
Hear from Raizy Mendelson about raising 9 children in remote Wyoming, grief, faith, and learning to see the soul.
Hear from Raizy Mendelson about raising 9 children in remote Wyoming, grief, faith, and learning to see the soul.
Voices
Parshah
Video
If You Really Cared
In a culture of “live and let live” you might convince yourself that another person’s religious commitments are none of your business. But ask yourself what you’d do if you truly cared about your fellow’s welfare. And why should someone’s spiritual needs be any less important than their physical needs.
In a culture of “live and let live” you might convince yourself that another person’s religious commitments are none of your business. But ask yourself what you’d do if you truly cared about your fellow’s welfare. And why should someone’s spiritual needs be any less important than their physical needs.
As the soul fills the body, so G-d fills the world
— Talmud, Berachot 10a
Print Magazine
The Baal Shem Tov described life as a spiral staircase, constantly deflecting away from your target in order to attain it.
In Yiddish it’s called a “swindling staircase.” Some wise chassidim have pointed out a connection: Life swindles you into believing you are going in circles when really you are traveling higher e...
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