Israeli Markets
Open-air food markets (called "shuk/souk" in Hebrew and Arabic, respectively) serve as a showcase for the country's myriad ethnic cuisines, and offer a space to gather and eat. Read more
White Lies
Before you tell a truth that can cause only pain, ask yourself why you should tell it. There are times when a pretty lie is preferable to an ugly truth. Read more
How to Make a Shiva Call
Because a shiva call requires total sensitivity to the needs of the mourner, the tradition mandates appropriate behaviors for the visitor. Read more
Ideal Leadership
A number of midrashim use Moses as an example of what constitutes ideal leadership. It is relevant to assess leadership in the Jewish community today in view of these midrashic descriptions. Read more
Beyond the 3 Weeks
The three weeks prior to Tisha B'Av are known as Bayn HaMaytzarim, which means "in the straits." These three weeks are a time of sadness, but the nine days prior to Tisha B'Av have the most intense rules for mourning. Read more
It’s difficult to choose only one—she led such an amazing life! The first that springs to mind, though, is the way in which she played the Lehman brot...
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Summer is the time for lightening up and taking advantage of all the fresh fruits and vegetables...but that doesn't mean giving up on delicious treats...
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Moses faces precisely this kind of challenge at the end of parashat Masei. The leaders of the tribe of Manasseh come to Moses with a problem.
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Weekly Torah Portion
Parashat Masei
Annual Cycle: Numbers 33:1 - 36:13
Triennial Cycle: Numbers 33:1 - 33:49
Summary of Masei » Real Change in Torah »
Candle Lighting Times
Bagels
Make your own bread with a hole.
Jewish Art
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