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In the Torah portion of Terumah we read about the construction of the various utensils used for the miishkan / tabernacle / sanctuary in the desert. Like every Synagogue through out history was built by donations, so was the sanctuary in the desert. When collecting money for the sanctuary, the Torah uses the expression “kol nediv leebo” “all those generous of heart” – however this is the only time in this expression is used by donations in the Torah. The question is WHY?
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In the Torah portion of Va’era we’re introduced to Moshe (Moses) and Aaron – two greats of the Jewish people. Sometimes Moses is mentioned first in the verse and sometimes Aaron is mentioned first. Why is this so? It’s explained that they were both equally as great. But that raises another question: How could that be? Everyone knows Moses and that he was the great leader of the Jewish people and the greatest prophet of Israel. How could it be that they were equal in greatness?
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Chanukah is definitely one of the most widely observant holidays. No matter how far a Jew is from observance, he or she still has something Chanukah related in their home around this time of year. What is the secret to this connection to Chanukah? Rabbi Ari Enkin shares..
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The Talner Rebbe and the Slonimer Rebbe experience two similar scenarios on the night of Chanukah – In both scenarios an important lesson is learned. How would you react? Rabbi Pesson shares the Hanukkah insight.
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Abraham received 10 tests of faith. The first 9 tests were commanded to Abraham, where as the final 10th test, of Sacrificing Isaac on the Alter, was asked of Abraham. The question is asked, why was the final test different and what we can learn from it. Rabbi Ari Enkin shares the insight.
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The Torah tells us how bad jealousy is. “Honor, lust and jealousy take a person out of this world” It’s a destructive trait that needs to corrected. Jewish teachers of Ethics have taught us practical ways to deal with it. Rabbi Sinai Yakobian shares 4 easy steps with us.
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Gad Elbaz’s most popular song Hashem Melech which quotes a famous prayer “Hashem Melech, Hashem Malach, Hashem Yimloch LeOlam Va’ed” which says: “God reigns as King, God reigned as King, and God will always reign as King forever” – The question is asked, why do we start with God reigns as King in the present tense? Wouldn’t it make more sense, to speak it out chronologically, to go from Past, Present to Future? Gad Elbaz shares some insight into the order of this famous Jewish prayer and declaration.
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Due to covid-19 pandemic, parents have a huge challenge – what do they do with the kids now that everyone is stuck at home? Things can get crazy and overwhelming. Eliav Friedman, MSW shares a few tips to help you stay on top of your game in parenting, during these difficult times.
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We’re all nervous, scared, confused and frustrated with the new battle that we are facing. The coronavirus. We, the Jewish people have been fighting for over 2-3000 years. But we usually knew our opponent. This is an enemy that we are not familiar with. So what’s the message? Watch Rabbi Pessin and find out now
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Is something always bothering you? Is someone always pushing your buttons? That could be very painful at times. The secret is to know what to focus on. Rabbi Eliyahu Dworetsky shares a story of a man who visited the doctor. It’s quite amusing. A great lesson and true.
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