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The Mishkan was a creative extravaganza that brought to light some of the most beautiful skills humankind may possess.
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What We Have Lost |
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When the Beis Hamikdash was destroyed, only the Western Wall was left to us, ..
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Creative Mastery |
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For all its mystery, consciousness remains the most unique & beautiful of all ..
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Sabbath
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THE SHABBAT ... |
Arachim |
As the mother of the house stands before the flickering lights of the candles, at this sublime moment, she pours out her heart in ...
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SERENITY IN A ... |
Arachim |
The Shabbat is the most powerful means of maintaining one's sanity and human dignity in today's world of turbulence and terror.
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REMEMBERING ... |
Arachim |
Each week, the observance of Shabbat renews for us the sweet taste of the freedom which we gained so long ago through the Exodus ...
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True Freedom |
Arachim |
The nature of the Shabbat is such that its influence is felt all week long. Why should this be so?
And how does Shabbat ...
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INTRODUCTION |
Arachim |
Anyone who has had the opportunity to experience an authentic Shabbat will know that by observing the seventh day has a ...
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SHABBAT: OUR ... |
Arachim |
The Shabbat testifies to the close bond between the People of Israel and their Creator.
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THE ISLAND OF ... |
Arachim |
The Shabbat is a day of rest. Why are there so many restrictions on what we can do on this day? If we are meant to rest, wouldn't ...
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REPOSE AND ... |
Arachim |
A day-long rest, good food, a congenial atmosphere of camaraderie with the family, nice clothes – doesn't it sound inviting? ...
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THE SIGN |
Arachim |
The Shabbat teaches man how to live in harmony with his fellow man, with nature, and with his environment.
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Family Relationships
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THE SECRET OF ... |
Arachim |
The spirit of mutual giving, and finding pleasure in the act of giving, is that which unites the couple and even their offspring.
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“AND A RIVER ... |
Arachim |
We, too, can renew our link with Eden and its blessings through the waters of the river which flows out of it.
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THE SELFLESS ... |
Arachim |
Is the bond of love between husband and wife composed of a desire for personal benefit?
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``A HELP MEET ... |
Arachim |
The Torah tells us that after G-d created Adam, He said: "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make a help meet ...
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RESPECT AND ... |
Arachim |
When a person is about to marry, he only worries what he himself will gain emotionally and physically.
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A RIVER FROM ... |
Arachim |
Water in the cistern or spring is impervious to the effects of ritual contamination.
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FILLING A NEED |
Arachim |
There is no doubt that when both spouses pitch in willingly to remedy the situation, the needs of both can be met.
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MARRIAGE — A ... |
Arachim |
Judaism affirms both the physical and spiritual aspects of marriage. The question is how to combine them, and Judaism provides ...
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``IT IS NOT ... |
Arachim |
The creation of Adam and Eve differed fundamentally from that of all other creatures that G-d made. Why?
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Tefillin
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The Torah ... |
Arachim |
Man causes untold damage to his soul if he fails to put on Tefillin.
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Child Education
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How Many ... |
Arachim |
If we approach the child with full confidence in our authority, we will stand behind every word we utter.
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Instruction vs. ... |
Arachim |
True wisdom means knowing when to speak out, and when to remain silent.
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A Pathway to ... |
Arachim |
The deeds of our Forefathers serve as signposts to show us the path we should follow as we travel the Highway of Life.
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Overwork On-Line |
Arachim |
The increase of the number of hours parents devote to their jobs rather than to their homes and families, are at the expense of ...
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``With Liberty ... |
Arachim |
What should be the role of the parent and of the teacher in a society which embraces democracy as the ultimate goal?
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“Nice to Meet ... |
Arachim |
Our offspring have been entrusted to us in order that we educate them, guide them and raise them to become upright, good people ...
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Building ... |
Arachim |
If we do not provide our children with the anchor of an explicit value system, we are depriving them of their independence and ...
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A Final Word |
Arachim |
One of the first principles the parent must internalize is that his children's education ought to be at the top of the ladder of ...
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The Crumbling ... |
Arachim |
The wise parent will make every possible effort to avoid involving his child in a direct confrontation with influences opposed to ...
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Tantrums! |
Arachim |
The clever parent will find ways of encouraging the child without belittling him or making him feel coerced to do something ...
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Holidays
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WHY MASKS ON ... |
Arachim |
The Purim story is the decision that weighs the balance in favor of Mordecai and disproves the theories of Haman.
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WHY PURIM ... |
Arachim |
What is the source of the custom of dressing up on Purim?
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THE STORY ... |
Arachim |
Purim marks a renewed acceptance of the Torah
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THE HOLIDAY ... |
Arachim |
Even when the Jews are scattered, they remain "one nation" in the eyes of the gentiles.
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Out of the Woods |
Arachim |
We are overjoyed, even if our Father reprimands us in the midst of the woods.
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My Orchard, My ... |
Arachim |
Nurturing the growth of our children is similar to the nurturing the growth of a tree.
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Adding As We Go |
Arachim |
We need to increase the light-level one candle at a time.
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The Concept Of ... |
Arachim |
To signify the very highest Halachic standards in the preparation of kosher food.
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Basics of Judaism
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THE LEVEL OF ... |
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The Jewish people finds itself the axis around which major world events seem to revolve, although they have never been more than ...
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AN EVEN GREATER ... |
Arachim |
The nations of the world have come to realize our uniqueness by witnessing our inexplicable survival in modern times, thousands ...
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DESPITE THE ... |
Arachim |
No nation under the sun has been so persecuted as the Jews.
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BURDEN OR BOON? |
Aharon Levy |
Because He desires to shower man with good, G-d endowed him with free will.
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ISRAEL: ... |
Arachim |
How do scholars view this nation that refuses to keep the rules of history?
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HISTORY`S ... |
Arachim |
Jews have always been compelled to struggle against cultures that threatened to swallow up their nation.
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ISHMAEL`S POWER |
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When the Jewish People truly pray from the depths of their hearts, the pleas of Ishmael will no longer find a listening ear on ...
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THE JEWISH ... |
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We find a number of promises that assure us of our eventual redemption and joyful return to our land.
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AN EVERLASTING ... |
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G-d promised the People of Israel that there will always be a number of Jews somewhere in the world who observe the Shabbat ...
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THE DESTRUCTION ... |
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The fact that everything was predicted so long in advance serves as evidence of the Hand which hold the reins of history and ...
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