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Parashat Beshalach: The dance of transcendence

As the exodus from Egypt was brought about by the faith of the women, so too will be the future redemption.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
26/01/2024

Parashat Beshalach: Faith, dependence, and independence

Independence does not negate the educational role. On the contrary, it empowers it.

The Israeli spirit of uplifting one another in challenging times - opinion

Since the war began on October 7, we have seen that the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora – the Jewish people throughout the world – have internalized this message.

Parashat Bo: The light of renewal

Jewish history has known periods of great darkness, but these were always followed by a renewal of the light.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
19/01/2024

Parashat Bo: To each his own

The Torah explicitly says the Children of Israel spent 430 years in English, but our sages and Torah commentators say they only spent 210.

 Western Wall (Illustrative)

Parashat Va'era: The power of a mission

Setting a goal, fulfilling a mission, and having a purpose is the secret to facing challenges and achieving success

 "Bathing Portent," 120 x 90 cm, acrylic and coffee grounds on canvas, 2023

Parashat Va'era: Water, blood, frogs, and a hardened heart

Many commentators see a relation between the 10 plagues of Egypt and the “10 utterances” with which the world was created in the first chapter of Genesis

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
12/01/2024

Meet the Bible-inspired companies selling Israeli artifacts worldwide

Holy Gems mines and markets precious gems located following the words of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Blessed Buy Israel offers the products of small businesses in the Biblical Heartland.

Parashat Shemot: Acts of self-sacrifice

When we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of others, we educate our children not to be self-centered. When we give up something for the sake of our values, we educate our children not to be hedonistic

 JACOB WRESTLES with the angel of Esau as painted in 1659 by Rembrandt.

Sibling rivalry: Learn from Jacob and make a will

No matter how great you think your children are, do everyone a favor, and create a will. You will end up saving your heirs time, money, and lots of emotional energy.

By AARON KATSMAN
29/12/2023
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