Although an interesting read overall, Places We Left Behind would resonate deeply with olim, who have all left places behind.
No spiritual experience, no matter how lofty, takes precedence over simple acts of kindness, such as welcoming guests, visiting the sick.
As the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote, “Hashem is calling on each of us, saying there is a reason why we are here because He has something for us to do, something that only we can do.
Holding differing opinions is not new for the Jewish people, and the Mahloket Matters Fellowship brings our textual heritage, social psychology, and issues of immediate relevance to North America.
The mini state, whose territory will consist of around 0.1 square kilometers, is planned to be the “Vatican” of the Shi’ite Bektashi Sufi order.
We criticize the motives and actions of opposing political, social, or ideological groups, questioning their values and integrity, and often dismissing them as morally wrong.
Two young Jerusalemites struggle to find a place to live, in a challenging market during a challenging time.
The ex-husband finally granted S. a get so that he might visit the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman - allowing S. to start the Jewish New Year off as a 'free woman.'
Upon his return, Yaakov revealed that he felt a strong urge to express his faith outwardly by adopting religious practices, including wearing a kippah and tzitzit.
Uman is a pilgrimage site that is visited by thousands of religious Israeli Jews annually, despite the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and safety concerns pertaining to travel in the country.
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