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Chukas-Balak (Eretz Yisrael reads Balak)

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Jun

Expounding on the mitzvah of Parah Adumah, the article delves into the inherent contradictions present in life and Torah observance.

0 Torah Gender/Identity

Haftarat Parshat Balak: ‘I sent Miriam’

eJewishPhilanthropy · 26 Jun

The article explores the intertwining themes of Parshat Balak and its haftarah, the prophecy of Micha, emphasizing the notion that Jewish destiny is divinely determined.

0 Torah Jewish Law

The Double Meaning of a Miracle

Dov Singer in 18forty · 25 Jun

Dov Singer uses the story of the bronze serpent in Parshat Chukat to explore themes of miracles and human agency in times of adversity.

0 Torah Sports

How Habit Shapes Spiritual Perception

18Forty Staff in 18forty · 24 Jun

Exploring the weekly Torah portions of Chukat and Balak, this article discusses how habit and familiarity can dull spiritual perception, as illustrated by both Moshe's and Bilam's responses to divine instructions.

0 Ethics Torah

With Whom Are You Leaving Your Friend

Chabad.org · 18 Jun

This video explores the concept of friendship within the context of Jewish values and teachings.

0 Politics Torah

Wisdom in the Face of Destruction

Sapir · 18 Jun

In response to the violence and suffering witnessed in the conflict involving Hamas and Israel, the article reflects on Torah teachings about human cruelty and the necessity of memory to prevent recurring evil.

0 Torah Jewish Law

Avot 5:6: The Mouth of Korah’s Earth and the 2nd Edition of the Tosafot Yom Tov

Yaakov Jaffe in Lehrhaus · 18 Jun

Yaakov Jaffe analyzes the evolution in R. Yom Tov Lipman Heller's interpretation of Avot 5:6 between the first and second editions of his Mishnah commentary, Tosafot Yom Tov.

0 Torah Leadership

Read the Room, But Don’t Let It Run You

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun

Reflecting on this week’s parshah, Cindy Scarr explores the motivations of the 250 men who joined Korach’s rebellion against Moses.

0 Torah Communities

5 Ways Korach Shows How Communities Avoid Hard Truths

18Forty Staff in 18forty · 17 Jun

The 18Forty Parsha Guide explores how the community's reaction in Parshat Korach reflects a human tendency to avoid confronting hard truths.

0 Communities Torah

The Moment: Issue 1116

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun

In a heartwarming issue, Cindy Scarr offers vignettes highlighting profound acts of dedication and community spirit.

0 Torah Ethics

Parshas Shelach: 5786

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Jun

In Parshas Shelach, Cindy Scarr draws a parallel between the biblical episode of the spies and a contemporary experience at a new supermarket.

0 Education Torah

Do You Do The Daf?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 15 Jun

With the approach of teaching the daf on kosher creatures in the Daf Yomi cycle, Natan Slifkin introduces a new educational resource.

0 Jewish Law Torah

Immersed

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 14 Jun

The mitzvah of immersing utensils, known as tevilas keilim, stems from a Torah mandate requiring utensils bought from non-Jews to be immersed in a kosher mikveh before use.

0 Torah Culture

Tammuz: Summer Heat

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 14 Jun

Cindy Scarr explores the month of Tammuz, associating its oppressive summer heat with deeper Jewish spiritual themes.

0 Communities Torah

Unlikely Scholar

naomierubner in Mishpacha · 11 Jun

In Leeuwarden, Holland, a retired police officer named Hidzer Johan Postma has developed a deep connection to Judaism, despite not being Jewish.

0 Torah Philosophy

Do You See the Cup Half Full?

chanaweismancopy in Mishpacha · 11 Jun

This commentary on Parshas Shelach draws connections between the sin of the Meraglim (spies) and the themes of perspective and gratitude.

0 Torah Philosophy

5 Things Shlach Teaches Us About Imposter Syndrome

18Forty Staff in 18forty · 10 Jun

The concept of imposter syndrome is explored through the biblical episode of the 12 spies in Parshat Shlach, where fear and self-perception result in severe consequences for the Israelites.

0 Torah Philosophy

Navigating Faith Without Visible Signs

18Forty Staff in 18forty · 3 Jun

The 18Forty newsletter reflects on Parshat Behaalotcha, highlighting the tension between certainty and faith.

0 Literature Torah

Amos: The Genius of Prophetic Rhetoric

Reviewed By Sarah Rindner in Jewish Action · 2 Jun

Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom's book, "Amos: The Genius of Prophetic Rhetoric," provides an in-depth analysis of the Book of Amos, emphasizing the prophet's literary and rhetorical mastery.

0 Torah Jewish Law

The Koren Shalem Humash

Reviewed by Rabbi Allen Schwartz in Jewish Action · 2 Jun

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks' new "Koren Shalem Humash," published by Koren Publishers, offers a fresh translation and commentary on the Torah, setting itself apart with unique insights and a wealth of philosophical and historical references.

0 Torah Communities

The Daf from My Hospital Bed : Daf Across America - Arkansas

Living Lchaim · 26 May

The video is part of a series called Daf Across America, which documents the influence and stories surrounding the study of Daf Yomi across all 50 states.

0 Torah Jewish Law

What If Jethro Was the First to Imagine Sinai?

Ezra Sivan in Lehrhaus · 21 May

Exploring the intriguing proposition by Lekah Tov, Ezra Sivan delves into the possibility that Jethro might have been the first to conceptualize the monumental event of Sinai, challenging conventional beliefs about its divine origin.

0 Torah History

Pre-Sinai vs Post-Sinai Torah

Chabad.org · 20 May

The discussion centers on the paramount transformation in the Jewish tradition resulting from the event at Mount Sinai, where the Torah was given.

0 Holidays Torah

What Is Shavuot

Chabad.org · 19 May

Shavuot is a Jewish festival that commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and marks the end of the Counting of the Omer.

0 Holidays Torah

What We’re Learning This Shavuot

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 19 May

Rivka Bennun Kay and the 18Forty team reflect on their personal and collective practice of learning during Shavuot, a holiday centered on the receiving of the Torah.

	Cindy Scarr
	Ethan Schwartz
	Natan Slifkin
	Rabbi Moshe Hauer
	Michael Kurin
	Yaakov S. Weinstein
	Grace Gilson
	Michael Wolff
	18Forty Staff
	Tova Ganzel

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