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How are humans in the image of G-d?
The Torah tells us that humans were created in the image of G-d. Yet, one of the fundamental beliefs in Judaism is that G-d has no image. How then c…
3 years, 6 months ago
Are we really free?
On Passover we celebrate our ancestor's freedom from Egyptian slavery. Today we live in a free country. Yet are we truly free? We may be free from s…
3 years, 6 months ago
How did Matzah get flat?
We all recognize the flat cracker like Matzah but surprisingly, for almost 3,000 years of Jewish history until about 300 years ago, Matzahs looked ve…
3 years, 7 months ago
Aliya - Going to the Land of Israel
Over 3,000 years ago our ancestors led by Joshua entered the Land of Israel and settled it. Years later, they were expelled from the land and forced …
3 years, 7 months ago
The Jews of Persia
Jews have lived in Persia (Iran) for more than 2500 years and played a central role in its long history including the story of Purim that took place …
3 years, 7 months ago
The Role of Music in Judaism
From the earliest times, music played a central role in Judaism. It was used extensively in the Holy Temple and later in Synagogue liturgy and at imp…
3 years, 8 months ago
What happened to the artifacts from the Holy Temple?
The Holy Temple in Jerusalem was once one of the wealthiest places in the world with special utensils and furniture made of gold along with stores of…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Jewish View on Labor Unions
Labor and trade unions have been around from the earliest times. In recent history, they have become a central part of the modern industrial and comm…
3 years, 8 months ago
What is a Yeshiva?
Jews gathered in Yeshivas throughout our history to study the Torah. The Beis Medrash, the study hall, is the central location in every Yeshiva but a…
3 years, 8 months ago
What is the Difference Between a Rabbi and a Rebbe?
A Rebbe is a unique Jewish leader distinct from a rabbi. What is a Rebbe? What is their role? What makes the Rebbe unique? Are there many Rebbes or i…
3 years, 8 months ago