Since leaving Egypt with Moses, the Jewish people have always had leaders to guide them and pray for them. But can't I pray to G-d on my own?
Shelach: Do We Need a Leader?
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השליח הרה”ת ר’ אלקנה פנחס ע”ה בן יבדלחט”א השליח הרה״ת ר׳ יצחק נחום שי’
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Since leaving Egypt with Moses, the Jewish people have always had leaders to guide them and pray for them. But can't I pray to G-d on my own?
The Jewish culture of disagreement, and the challenge of living together even when our views differ.
Optimism isn’t naivety, the majority isn’t always right, and modernity isn’t an enemy. Lessons from the spies of Moses and Joshua.
The Menorah is one of the best-known Jewish symbols.
prominent in the Temple and in the visions of the prophets.
What does it symbolize?
There is an old technique to help remember things: to tie a knot.
Jewish tradition says that Pharaoh’s ministers did so, and so did the sages of the Mishnah. Even today, Jews tie knots every day in order to remember.
Why does a knot prevent forgetfulness? And did G-d do so Himself?
Moses ordained Joshua, and Joshua ordained his students. This continued from generation to generation — until it stopped
What happened? What broke the chain of tradition?
