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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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New York: The Hilula of Rabbi Chaim Pinto “The Younger” at the Yeshiva of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

By Mark Fish
 An illustrative image of two chairs.

A meeting of minds and hearts: What lessons righteous figures learn from each other

By LEVI COOPER
 An illustrative image of a man on a mountaintop.

Human morals vs the will of God: When prophecy and morality clash

 Abraham's legacy

Vayera: Having the courage to answer God's call to responsibility

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
 Francesco Guardi - The Angels Appearing to Abraham.

Parashat Vayeira: Order of priorities

Rabbi Pinto reveals: A practical Segula for protection against the Evil Eye

By David Berger

Rabbi Pinto’s surprising response to a profound question: “We don’t have the courage to fear”

By David Berger
 AN IDF soldier leans on the Western Wall in Jerusalem. It is a mitzvah to form a Jewish military guard for the security of those returning to Zion, writes Rabbi Tzvi Kalischer.

Drafting to the IDF is the Jewish thing to do

A lone soldier and Bnei Akiva graduate from Argentina, currently serving in the IDF’s Sayeret Nahal unit, is joined by friends and Bnei Akiva emissaries.

How lone soldiers uphold Israel’s Zionist values amid political discord

By YISRAEL DOV MEYER

The inspiring story behind the birth of the righteous Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Rimanov

By David Berger

‏Why are we not rewarded for Mitzvot in this world?

By David Berger
Argentine President-elect Javier Milei, his sister Karina Milei and members of his delegation including Santiago Caputo, Gerardo Werthein, Luis Caputo and Nicolas Posse pause for a photo,  in Washington, US, November 28, 2023.

Historic Torah ceremony sees Argentina’s new foreign minister sworn in

A wealth of wisdom: Respecting power as HashemDoes

By Mark Fish

The Power of Baba Sali’s Prayer

By David Berger
 An illustrative image of Jews celebrating with Torah scrolls on Simchat Torah.

Simchat Torah in times of tragedy: Balancing joy and mourning

 Noah preaching the gospel to the people before the flood.

Noah’s righteousness vs. leadership: Lessons on moral responsibility

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
 Noah's Ark, large wooden ark on dry land, Noah standing beside, pairs of animals boarding the ark

Noah’s ark: Lessons for humanity’s survival in a changing world

By YOSSEF BEN-MEIR MARRAKECH
 YORAM RAANAN, ‘The Three Pillars,’ 100 x 70 cm., acrylic on canvas.

Parashat Noah: Upholding the world

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON