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Judge Matthew Solomson and friends bear witness to the unthinkable

From the blog of Sruli Fruchter at The Times of Israel

The contrast between Rav Aaron Lopiansky’s parents could not have been greater

We Sisters are pleased to share some of the silent, inanimate objects in our lives that schmooze with us

From the blog of Sruli Fruchter at The Times of Israel

Remembering the Sadigura Rebbe ztz”l   Photos Mishpacha archives, Illustration Menachem Weinreb Despite all the events of this past year, for many of us who were privileged to have a connection to the Sadigura Rebbe, the Ateres Yisrael, Rav Yisrael Moshe Friedman ztz”l, hardly a day has gone by without a thought, a krechtz, or a memory. Whether the kesher was long term or more recent, the void left by his petirah last year on 20 Av is empty and very painful. We all knew the Rebbe’s heal...

Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, (Pixabay) In his song “Blessings,” rapper Big Sean has a popular line: “I’m here for a good time, not a long time.” It’s a sentiment that may resonate with a lot of people — that l...

Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, (Pixabay) We live in a world polluted with conflict, anger, and hatred. While these are not the only features of our reality, they have persevered throughout history and are even present today. ...

What is tefillah? It’s a question that addresses something so basic, so foundational to our daily living as a Jew and human that we almost never entertain it. Mistakenly translated “prayer,” which is derived from the Latin word meaning “to beg,” tefillah plays a central role in our identity, but its true relevance, meaning, and power are not always clear. Rabbi David Aaron shared a profound insight on the nature of tefillah, one that can transform how we relate to and experience it...