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PREPARING TO RECEIVE THE TORAH |
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On this day of rejoicing, we should hearken to the voices in our heart which report to us whether or not we have prepared ourselves fully for the encounter with our Maker at Sinai.
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The Medaber |
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The creature who forms meaningful relationships through speech.
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Sabbath
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THE SHABBAT ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 |
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The nature of the Shabbat is such that its influence is felt all week long. Why should this be so?
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INTRODUCTION |
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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 ... |
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The Shabbat testifies to the close bond between the People of Israel and their Creator.
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THE ISLAND OF ... |
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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 ... |
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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 |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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Is the bond of love between husband and wife composed of a desire for personal benefit?
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``A HELP MEET ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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Water in the cistern or spring is impervious to the effects of ritual contamination.
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FILLING A NEED |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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. ... |
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True wisdom means knowing when to speak out, and when to remain silent.
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A Pathway to ... |
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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 |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 |
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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 ... |
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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! |
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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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PREPARING TO ... |
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On this day of rejoicing, we should hearken to the voices in our heart which report to us whether or not we have prepared ...
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THE HAGGADAH`S ... |
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There are four different basic types of children, each with its own sort of questioning, and each requiring its own type of ...
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MATZAH: SYMBOL ... |
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We must always remember that it was G-d Who gave us our freedom.
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THE EXODUS: ... |
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It was G-d's will that the Jewish nation uproot every last trace of any connection with Egypt and its culture.
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WHY MASKS ON ... |
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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 ... |
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What is the source of the custom of dressing up on Purim?
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THE STORY ... |
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Purim marks a renewed acceptance of the Torah
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THE HOLIDAY ... |
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Even when the Jews are scattered, they remain "one nation" in the eyes of the gentiles.
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Basics of Judaism
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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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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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No nation under the sun has been so persecuted as the Jews.
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BURDEN OR BOON? |
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Because He desires to shower man with good, G-d endowed him with free will.
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ISRAEL: ... |
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How do scholars view this nation that refuses to keep the rules of history?
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HISTORY`S ... |
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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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