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0 Torah Jewish Law

Parshas Emor, 5785

Sharona in Mishpacha · 13 May

In her article on Parshas Emor, Sharona explores the deeper meaning behind counting the Omer, as instructed in Vayikra 23:15.

0 Philosophy Torah

What Counts The Most

Jewdicious · 23 Apr

Exploring the dichotomy between secular and Torah perspectives on knowledge, the article contrasts Isaac Newton's view of knowledge as cumulative with the Torah's teaching that peak understanding was reached at Sinai.

0 Education Jewish Law

We are not just counting people — we are making them count

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Jan

The article explores the Jewish perspective on counting and elevating individuals, drawing on the biblical directive in Bamidbar (Numbers) where Moses is instructed to conduct a census not merely to tally numbers, but to uplift the individuals counted.

0 Philosophy Prayer

49 Days: Week 5, Hod

Unorthodox · 22 May 2022

This episode explores the attribute of Hod, or humility, in the context of counting the Omer, highlighting the tension between self-assertion and submission to a higher power.

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Subjective Experience in Halakhah: Music During Sefirah as a Case Study

Judah Kerbel in Lehrhaus · 9 May 2022

The article discusses the challenge of feeling a genuine sense of mourning during the periods of Sefirat HaOmer and Bein Hamitzarim.

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Introducing '49 Days to Stretch My Soul'

Unorthodox · 15 Apr 2022

Tablet Studios has released a new podcast called "49 Days to Stretch My Soul," hosted by Kylie Unell.

0 Holidays Science

Counting the Days of the Omer, Up or Down

Benjamin W. Corn in Tablet · 9 Apr 2012

The article discusses the significance of counting the Omer, a Jewish practice of counting the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, particularly in the context of cancer patients undergoing treatment.