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  • Why No Blessing Before Giving Charity?Tzedakah is not merely an act of kindness; it is a Divine commandment and a cornerstone of Jewish li... Read More
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10 Facts About the Jews of Brazil
Brazil has an ancient Jewish presence and was home to the first synagogue and rabbi in all of the Americas!
By Yehuda Altein
Pleasure: What It Is and How To Get It
Pleasure is an abandonment of the awareness that you are here, that you exist.
By Tzvi Freeman
Take the Spies Debacle Quiz
Dive into the biblical account of the spies and discover what you know.
By Menachem Posner
Why No Blessing Before Giving Charity?
Tzedakah is not merely an act of kindness; it is a Divine commandment and a cornerstone of Jewish life. Why, then, did the Sages not institute a blessing before its performance?
By Yehuda Shurpin
What Is the Seal of Solomon?
Although the six-pointed star has Kabbalistic significance, its connection to a specific seal belonging to Solomon is dubious at best.
By Motteleh Schusterman
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Upcoming Holiday
The Three Weeks
Jul. 2 - Jul. 23
Daily Thought
Liberate Your Blessings
How to unmask a blessing in disguise: Stare it in the face and say, “I know you are not just a lousy day or bad luck. I know you are a good friend—even if for the life of me I cannot determine how. I know there is only one Source of All Things, and nothing can convince me that evil descends from Above. Evil descends from the constraints of my perception. You are no more than a blessing in disguise.” This blessing, if truly a great one, will not surrender its cover easily. You will need a composure that demonstrates you meant every word you said. You will need to hold your ground like a mountain against the sea. You will need to surprise...