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15 Synagogue Facts Every Jew Should Know

As some synagogues are slowly reopening, let’s take a look at this staple of Jewish life.

By Yehuda Altein

Getting an Aliyah While Social Distancing

In the era of COVID-19, minyanim are being formed in compliance with social-distance guidelines, possibly precluding men from being called to the Torah and standing near the reader. Is it acceptable to recite the blessings on the Torah from afar?

By Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Raskin

I was overjoyed by the boy’s suggestions and felt moved that one could still have the opportunity to write to the Rebbe today.

As told by Israel Shudler

‘I Am Alive’: Not Taking Life for Granted During COVID-19

This new situation has made me think more of my mortality and to appreciate life, but reading the stories of health-care professionals and hearing about all the death and suffering is taking a toll on even the strongest among us.

By Mindy Rubenstein

How to Be an Essential Worker

The range is huge. From doctors and nurses to liquor shops and computer stores.

By Nechemia Schusterman

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Шавуот - Праздник дарования Торы

Содержание, тексты, уроки

Центральный праздник

Праздник Шавуот можно назвать самым-самым недооцененным праздником. Про него не все даже знают.

Душа и тело г-на Рабиновича

Но если телу повезет, то у него, как легкий зуд неясного свойства, может возникнуть ощущение, что чего-то не хватает.

Вопросы есть? Вопросов нет...

Прежде чем даровать Тору евреям, Всевышний предлагал ее другим народам, и те спрашивали: “А что в той книге написано?”

Сила Избавления

В различных трудах Каббалы и хасидизма часто задается вопрос: в чем "новость" Синайского Откровения?