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5 matters pertaining to the month of Kislev

Kislev, the month of the Maccabees and the Festival of Lights. Rabbi Kook: "True courage can be found only where the light of God is present."

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A message for Sigd, the sacred Ethiopian Jewish holiday

A unique Sigd message.

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Sarah proved that age really is just a number

Why is the age of our matriarch Sarah recorded in such unusual detail?

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Inspiring words from the parasha

“Is there anything too wondrous for God?"

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A thought for election day

The word “choice," is not limited to the ballot box.

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Five thoughts about our Mother Rachel

For thousands of years, our mother Rachel has accompanied us through our trials and suffering, but ultimately, there is hope that the weeping will come to an end.

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Four ideas about the week of the seventh of Cheshvan

It’s not enough to read the parasha on Shabbat, but its ideas and lessons should accompany us throughout the week.

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What is your ark?‫‬

Each of us must find our own “Noah’s ark" that will provide us with stability and protection in a turbulent world:

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God’s first command: Enjoy the abundance

What lesson can be learned from God’s first words to Adam in the Garden of Eden? They were not about eating from the tree.

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Dedicating Torah learning to the recovery of the injured

Neria Dov ben Chana’s mother explains what it means to dedicate Torah learning to someone.

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The First Call of "Dor's Ambulance"

MDA paramedic Tzvika Rider, whose son was murdered in Be'eri on October 7, took his first call in the new ambulance dedicated to his son's memory, and it was a woman in labor.

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Five things before Yom Kippur

A great day begins with small details. Here are the most basic ones.

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Don't let Hamas take our minds captive too

Let’s try to go the way of Shelly Shem Tov as we replace the lying propaganda of our enemy with clear words of truth.

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What I learned from Meirav Berger, Agam's mother

Thank you, Meirav, for reminding us about the big story and making us more connected to it.

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Hints along the way

What are you searching for? What are we searching for?

How to make sense of the latest events

History is unfolding before our eyes, changes of biblical proportions.

3 short stories about a Great Man

Here are three small stories about Rabbi Charlap zts"l, collected by his great-grandson, Yair Charlap:

Word of the year: brain rot

The People of the Book are not really in danger of "brain rot" but they should keep their eyes open for the media's dumbing down intellectual pursuits.

Everything they taught us in kindergarten is still true

Do you remember what we learned in kindergarten about Kislev and about the holiday of Chanukah?

A memorable Brit Milah

Mazal tov on the Brit Milah of Baruch Tzvi Piatkovski and Moshe Tzvi Lafche, named for Rabbi Tzvi Kogan Hy"d.

A few words about Zvi Kogan

Let's add more mitzvahs to fill the great void he left.

A ray of light from Amsterdam

She got the job. Without an interview. How come?

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Six items concerning this week’s Torah portion

This week’s Torah portion is Lech Lecha, the third in the book of Genesis, following Bereishit and Noach.

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Starting again from “Bereshit”

Many of us have “lost” our flashlight-the weekly parasha - which helps to light our way. We need to return this precious “object”- to ourselves.

5 reminders regarding Yom Kippur

Information on the most solemn day of the Jewish year.

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Five things to think about this week

How symbolic that these days fall this year during the week in which we will be commemorating October 7.

When the Shofar sounds the world listens

Where will you hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah?

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The missile from Yemen and some important reminders

Within seconds, literally seconds, people started flooding social media with jokes.

5 items regarding this week’s Torah portion and the month of Elul

This week’s Torah portion contains more mitzvahs than any other. It includes 74 of the 613 mitzvahs found in the entire Torah.

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What’s next?

Each year at this time we are granted a gift: the opportunity to improve and to change.

Saying goodbye to Hersh Goldberg-Polin

"Sweet boy, go now on your journey. Finally, finally, finally, finally you are free. I will love you and miss you every day for the reset of my life."

What is our gift to Agam?

Dozens of these dear families tell us: it's not just Sinwar and not just the negotiation teams who have influence but we also have a responsibility.

Caution: Prosperity ahead

The Book of Devarim describes the great danger of living in a prosperous society that offers people everything they desire and in “large” amounts.

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Our fate is in our hands

A message for the fast and all the days that follow it.

Fasting on Tisha B’Av this year

There are two types of tears...

A new and improved “Waze”

We are literally helping each other find the right direction!

Three thoughts on the elimination of Haniyeh

Haniyeh is not the personal enemy of any of us, but rather the enemy of the essence of the nation of Israel. Op-ed.

From Majdal Shams to Jerusalem

On Shabbat morning in synagogues around the world, we read the words: 'From the north shall disaster break loose…' A mere few hours later, disaster struck in northern Israel.

Speaking about the Parasha at Neve Tirtza Prison

The biblical Tirtza herself plays an active role in this week's Torah portion of Pinchas.

The importance of the speech regardless of your political views

This speech could easily be viewed through a political lens, and tomorrow we will no doubt return to our political squabbles. But let’s wait a moment and not allow yesterday’s main message to dissipate so quickly.

A request from Anat Meir, widowed on October 7th: Pray with us

All women are invited to come or to pray wherever you are. All of us want peace, tranquility, security, and clarity, and I have no doubt that our prayers have an extremely powerful impact.

Ma’alot: where the entire Torah was studied in a single week

Wow! It includes the Tanach (Bible), the Mishnah, the Babylonian Talmud, the Jerusalem Talmud, Midrashei Halacha and Midrashei Agada and the holy Zohar as well.

When the darkness of lies is vanquished by the light of truth

The light emanates from the new home of Talia and Ben Voskoboynik, a sweet, young couple at the U; of Wisconsin.

Information sources and the minority that differs

Fake news about the war in Gaza puts the spies' report in the shade.

A hug that says it all

The story of a kidney donation.

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Confidence in who we are

Each of us is called upon to serve as a “Kohen/Priest,” a leader in our own communities and to enlighten his community with holiness and enthusiasm to those near us.

To learn from our mistakes and continue on our journey

Passages about our transgressions are part of the holy Torah and it is crucial to linger over them and learn the lessons that they teach.

Welcome Home!

We are hoping that these photos will give encouragement to all Israelis who also see the photos of our fallen soldiers.

A story for Parashat Naso

A powerful proof of the Jewish people’s ancient ties to the Land of Israelץ

Remember this moment

Do you remember where you were when you heard the news about the rescued hostages? We will remember where we were when we heard the good news since it was a moment of unparalleled joy. Take this moment with you forever.

'The right side of history'

Sivan Rahav Meir's call to join the Jerusalem Conference in NYC

Israeli media personality Sivan Rahav-Meir is calling on everyone to join the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference and noted a big difference between this year's conference and the conferences in the past.

To Sanctify Life

The following is dedicated to the speedy recovery of all our wounded brothers and sisters.

When prophecies come true

Look for this book: “Only Good Tidings — Consoling Prophecies from the Bible.”

Evyatar Ne’eman: a 15-year-old who gives us strength

There was no manual for teenagers grieving for their bereavement in this war. Now there is.

At the entrance to Jerusalem: A message for all of us

“Just get stronger from everything.” (Roi Dawy, Hy"d)

5 guests for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Recalling the memories of those who have inspired hope.

The Daily Portion / To be joyful!

We have just received a wonderful gift.

Experiencing Pesach for the first time at age 30

He wants to fully understand the Haggadah and all of us would do well to emulate the enthusiasm with which he is preparing for his first Seder.

If I am still here, it means I am committed and in love

Why should we study Leviticus with the same passion we have for the other books?

The Daily Portion / A lesson in faith

We are part of a universal story that has meaning for everyone.