Writing
Chanukah: The Origins of The Haftarah
December 12, 2025
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How a decree against Torah readings gave birth to the Haftarah custom. A story of Jewish survival.
Chanukah: The Battle for Jewish Identity
December 5, 2025
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Why did the Greeks defile the oil in the Temple, and what does this teach us about the Torah and Jewish identity?
19th of Kislev: “Rabbi, What is Chabad?”
November 27, 2025
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Chabad, from Czarist Russian prison to today.
20th of Cheshvan: Why Does G-d Not Appear to Me?
November 7, 2025
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A tale of a child’s spiritual quest that reminds us that we, too, can see the light.
Rosh Hashanah: Drunk on Prayer
September 12, 2025
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What are we really praying for on Rosh Hashanah?
15th of Av: The Holiday of Love or the Holiday of Unity?
July 31, 2025
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A fascinating exploration of the story behind the 15th of Av.