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Menucha V'simcha
Shabbat Shabbat and Holidays

Menucha V’Simcha: Official Music Video

From the rush of preparation to the peace of a glowing Shabbat (or Shabbos) table, this heartwarming new music video brings the bustle and joy of Shabbos to life. Featuring […]

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Valuing the good deed of serving breakfast
Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101 Mitzvot Shemot Torah Study Weekly Torah Portion

Parshat Pikudei: How Much Do We Value Our Deeds?

As God Commanded Moses Towards the end of this week’s Torah reading, the Torah records the completion of the building of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle – center of worship), as […]

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Should all Jews speak Hebrew? Holy Hebrew alphabet
Ask the Rabbi Jewish Philosophy Jews & Non-Jews Judaism 101 Prayers Torah Study

Should All Jews Speak Hebrew?

Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Today, Hebrew is the spoken language in Israel. Given that Hebrew is called Lashon Hakodesh—the holy tongue—wouldn’t it be fitting for all Jews […]

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Emergency personnel holding a bloody prayer shawl
Anti-Semitism Ask the Rabbi Jewish Faith Jewish Stories Judaism 101 Mitzvot Prayers

The Horrific Har Nof Massacre of 2014

Introduction The horrific Har Nof Massacre that took place in Israel, in November of 2014, shook the Jewish world to its core. Two terrorists invaded a synagogue as the men […]

2 months ago TorahMates
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happy girl with downs syndrome baking cookies
Ask the Rabbi Jewish Faith Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101

Child With Autism or Down Syndrome: Is It a Test for the Child or for His Parents?

Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz You have mentioned that adversity in this world is meant to be a test. But what about a child who is born with […]

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Rising to the challenge - climbing the ladder
Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101 Shemot Weekly Torah Portion

Parshat Vayakhel: Rising to the Challenge- The Key to Success

The Call to Build the Mishkan This week’s Torah reading continues with the project of the building of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle – center of worship). Moses gathers the Jewish […]

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symbolism of matzah - Pesach at TheZone
Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101 Kosher Food Mitzvot Passover Shabbat and Holidays

The Symbolism of Matzah: Indulging in Simplicity

The Symbolism of Matzah: More Than Just Unleavened Bread One of the main mitzvot (commandments) that Pesach (Passover) revolves around is the mitzvah of eating matzah. It is forbidden to […]

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Bedikas Chometz
Guides Judaism 101 Passover Shabbat and Holidays

When Erev Pesach Falls on Shabbat

Erev Pesach (the day before Passover) is one of the busiest days of the year, and since this year (2025) it is on Shabbat, there are several issues that are […]

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balance
Bereishit Jewish Philosophy Judaism 101 Prayers Weekly Torah Portion

Balancing Act

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a Match… A Roman matron asked R’ Yosi ben Chalafta (Bereishit Rabbah 68:4), “Since He created the world what is God busy doing?” He answered that […]

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Bar vs Bat Mitzvah - Aliyah to Torah
Guides Judaism 101 Mitzvot Torah Study

Bar vs. Bat Mitzvah: Significance and Celebrations

By Rabbi Pinchos Fried Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah What is the significance of becoming Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah? How should these occasions be celebrated? And is there a […]

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Thursday Thought: Parshat Tazria – Saved by a Sorry

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