The Story of Joseph in the Bible - From Prisoner to Prince
Joseph was sold by his brothers to Egypt, where he ultimately became ruler of the land, second only to King Pharaoh.
View ArticleThe Prophet Ezekiel
Ezekiel spent the bulk of his life in Babylonia, where he envisioned most of his prophecies.
View ArticleThe Story of Adam and Eve in the Bible
Adam and Eve were the first humans, created by G‑d on the sixth day of Creation and ancestors to all of mankind.
View ArticleThe Story of Noah and the Ark in the Bible
The Wickedness of the People, The Ark, The Flood, The Flood Recedes, The Raven and the Dove, Noah Offering, The Seven Laws, Covenant with Noah
View ArticleKorah: The Rebel of the Bible
Korah takes a stance against Moses and Aaron, which ultimately led to his downfall.
View ArticleCompleting a Book of Talmud - Tractate Tomid
The tractate of Tamid, the shortest tractate of the Talmud, discusses the regular daily service in the Holy Temple—the sacrifices, the incense, the priestly blessings and more. Tamid concludes on...
View ArticleThe High Priest’s Breastplate (Choshen)
The breastplate was a garment worn by the high priest while serving in the Holy Temple.
View ArticleThe Sotah Ritual
The sotah ritual concerned a wife whose husband suspected her of adultery and would have her drink special “bitter” water in the Holy Temple complex.
View ArticlePhinehas: The Zealot of the Bible
Phinehas was brazenly zealous when he slayed Zimri, the licentious leader of the tribe of Simeon.
View ArticleKorbanot: The Biblical Temple Sacrifices - A definitive guide to the animal...
Sacrifices of animals, grain, oil, wine and other substances offered on the altar were an integral part of the service in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and then in the Holy Temple.
View Article16 Mezuzah Facts Every Jew Should Know
1. The Word Mezuzah Literally Means “Doorpost” In Biblical Hebrew, the word mezuzah means doorpost. See, for example, Exodus 12:7. The verse instructing us to write a mezuzah reads, “You shall write...
View Article14 Facts About Daily Rambam Study
This week, thousands of communities and countless individuals worldwide concluded—and are today beginning anew—the annual study of Maimonides’ 14-volume Mishneh Torah. In conjunction with this...
View Article14 Tefillin Facts Every Jew Should Know
Discover something you did not know about this central mitzvah.
View ArticleQ&A: The Surviving Torah Teachings of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak
What has been published is only a small fraction of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak’s writings.
View ArticleQ&A: How a Chassidic Professor Approaches the High Holidays - An Interview...
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the High Holidays. Many wonder about the inner meaning of the Jewish New Year and how we can approach it. To this end, we turned to Dr. Yaakov Brawer,...
View ArticleWho Was Terah?
Terah (also spelled Terach) was the father of Abraham, the first Patriarch of the Jewish nation. Although Terah worshipped idols and raised his family in the idolatrous city of Haran, his son Abraham...
View Article17 Jewish Calendar Facts
The Jewish calendar is the structure upon which all Jewish holidays are based. It follows the lunar cycle, which means that the year is comprised of 12 lunar months (of approximately 29.5 days each).
View Article11 Shavuot Myths and Misconceptions
Ready to challenge some things you think you always knew? Let's go!
View Article15 Synagogue Facts Every Jew Should Know
As some synagogues are slowly reopening, let’s take a look at this staple of Jewish life.
View Article11 Kippah Facts Every Jewish Guy Should Know
A kippah is a head-covering traditionally worn by Jewish men and boys as a sign of reverence and respect to G‑d.
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