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Torah

The Torah outlines the foundational narrative of Judaism. It consists of the first five of the 24 books that make up the Tanach. The five books are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. It narrates the origins of Judaism- from God's creation of the world, to the descent of the people of Israel into Egypt and their salvation with the granting of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. The Torah ends with the death of Moses, prior to the people's crossing to the promised land. The books highlight civil laws, religious obligations, and teachings such as the 10 commandments.
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Over-indulging in worldly desires can take one down a negative road.

Parashat Vayikra: Sacrifices, essence, and meaning

Haggadah Shel Pesach: Excerpts and a preview from the upcoming book ShevVayetiv on the Haggadah

By Rabbi Shay Tahan

The king of Spain was outraged: “Cut out his tongue”

By David Berger

"No being can stand in their presence": Torah scroll dedicated in memory of Binyamin Achimeir z”l

By Mark Fish
 A plenum session and a vote on reviving the Ultra Orthodox enlistment bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 11, 2024.

Why Judaism warns against unanimous decisions in government

By TOVA HERZL

The Amazing Customs of Lel HaSeder

By Mark Fish

Permitted or Prohibited? The Debate Surrounding Soft Matzot

By David Berger

"This is not a custom – It’s a mission": Rabbi Pinto criticizes Kimcha DePischa distribution issues

By Mark Fish

“Vaccines for the Mind”: Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto on Mental Healing in the Pre-Messianic Era

By Mark Fish
 MOSES PROVIDED a meticulous accounting of every donation collected for the Mishkan.

Parashat Pekudei: Don’t walk away

A LEADER should choose the alternative path.

Parashat Pekudei: The beauty of transparency

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Your Investments: Baseball and optimism, but don’t forget about those less fortunate

By AARON KATSMAN

Halachot of Erev Pesach on Shabbat

By Mark Fish
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Interesting question: Is it permissible to order Chametz online during Pesach?

By David Berger

Rabbi Yoel Pinto: “Even under fire – one must not sink into passivity. Rise and act”

By David Berger

Pesach in a hotel: Halachic guidelines and practical considerations

By Mark Fish

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto: “Livelihood is above fate – Everything is in the hands of G-d”

By Mark Fish
After a year of trial-and-error, the Hebrews built a Tabernacle – so that God could dwell within them

'Cardozo on the Parashah': The magic of the Torah’s most ambiguous book