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3 pesky thoughts that get in our way of doing the right thing, and 4 'right things' to do to ensure we act well when we have our chance

Ignoring the political ramifications of our actions does not make those actions apolitical

The washstand was made of copper as shiny as the mirrors used by the women to beautify themselves for their husbands

Religious Services Ministry streamlines application for National Center for the Development of Holy Sites, despite Israel's worst-ever civilian disaster under its watch

I havent been to Texas since the unveiling of moms headstone. The backpack I use when traveling has been in the closet a long time. In its pockets I find paper remnants from the Cuba trip in 2019. I also...

For Dale It was said of Reb Simcha Bunim that he carried two slips of paper, one in each pocket. On one he wrote: Bishvili nivra ha-olam -- "for my sake the world was created." On the other he wrote:...

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rebbe lit the medurah, and everybody burst into singing and dancing. Im sobbing now, remembering those last happy moments. After 20 minutes or so, I heard them calling "Hatzalah!" That’s a regular occurrence in this crowded space, and after a moment the music and signing and dancing resumed. But then it was "Hatzalah!" again, directing Hatzalah to the exact place where they were needed. Now I was curious, but I was also hungry, and went to eat something. I came back half an hour later... on...