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By the Numbers
10 Wild Facts About Bears in Judaism

They once roamed the Land of Israel and are mentioned quite often in the Bible and Talmudic literature.
Quiz
Take the Hebrew Alphabet Quiz

Do you know your aleph from your bet? We bet you can do this one!
Freeman Files
Who Created G‑d?

The Creator of all boundaries is unbounded by any definition. Otherwise, He too would require a creator.
Story
“You Didn't Even Ask!”

The itinerary was prepared, locations were secured, families signed up, and everything was ready to go. There was just one final step: They wanted the Rebbe's blessing.
Parshah
The Woodchopper's Secret

Anxious Parshah
Lifestyle
Marinated Summer Pasta Salad

Said Rabbi Judah in the name of Rav: A person is forbidden to eat before he feeds his animals, for it is written (Deuteronomy 11:15), "[I will send grass in your fields] for your cattle" and only after that, "that you may eat and be sated."
— Talmud, Berachot 40a
Print Magazine

Why must you see every downturn as a punishment? Perhaps, on the contrary, it became time for you to receive greater things from Above.

Only that, like a metal spring, you must first become small before you can unleash your power.

Like an olive, you must allow yourself to be crushed to discover your oil.

Like a seed,...

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