Yankel and Leah (Chapter 3): Learning Torah is Easier Than Dating … – Forward
admin | July 6, 2017
This originally appeared in the Yiddish Forverts. To read the previous chapter
History of the Day School Movement in America (1880 1916) – The Jewish Press – JewishPress.com
admin | July 6, 2017
Photo Credit: Jewish Press Last months column dealt with Jewish education from 1786 to 1879. This month we deal with the years 1880 to 1916, a period during which several pioneer yeshivas were founded. The years 1881-1923 constitute one of the most fascinating eras in American history in general, and in the American Jewish experience in particular.
CLERGY CORNER: The Buck Stops Here – Observer Newspaper Online
simmons | July 6, 2017
There is a very moving episode in the Talmud about a man named Elazar Ben Dordaya. This man lived his life with an uninhibited desire to fulfill all of his promiscuous cravings, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit. He was an addict of the worst kind.
We’re All Faking Hebrew And That’s Just Fine. – Forward
simmons | July 5, 2017
Harei at mkudeshet li btabaat zo kdat Moshe vYisrael. Harei atah mkudash li btabaat zo kdat Moshe vYisrael. Behold, you are consecrated for me, with this ring, according to the religion/tradition of Moses and Israel.
On This Fourth Of July, Trump Must Protect Our Public Lands – Forward
richards | July 3, 2017
More than half a dozen U.S.
Pupils ‘at risk’ in unregistered religious schools where children are ‘beaten and study religious texts all day’ – The Independent
admin | July 2, 2017
Thousands of pupils are at risk in unregistered faith schools, according to the new Ofsted boss. Amanda Spielman has called for new powers to protect children who are forced to study religious writings from the Koran, the Talmud and Torah and the Bible full time. It is clear that weaknesses in current legislation allow some organisations to teach school-aged children religious texts full time and avoid proper scrutiny, Ms Spielmantold The Sunday Times
This Week’s Torah Portion: The Deaths of Aaron and Miriam – PJ Media
admin | July 2, 2017
Dvar Torah Parashath Chuqqath (Numbers XIX, 1 -- XXII, 1) In this weeks parasha we find recorded the deaths of Moshes sister, Miriam, and his brother, Aharon. The Talmud (Moed Qatan 28a) learns from each of these events that the death of tzaddiqim atones for the sins of Israel.
Torah, Transgender People and Truth – Jewish Journal (blog)
simmons | July 1, 2017
One hates to give a provocateur the negative attention he seeks, but sometimes theres no help for it. For example, when said provocateur occupies the space that hosts ones blog
Passionate beliefs, civility can coexist – Idaho Statesman
admin | June 30, 2017
Idaho Statesman Passionate beliefs, civility can coexist Idaho Statesman The Talmud recounts the resolution of their disputes as follows: A Divine Voice announced: '[The views of] both are the words of the living God, but the law is in agreement with the rulings of the school of Hillel.' Since, however, 'both are the words ...
Balak Haftarah Companion – Chabad.org
admin | June 30, 2017
Overview The haftarah for the portion of Balak is the only one taken from the book of Micah. Micah was a contemporary of the prophet Isaiah, and lived about a hundred and thirty years before the destruction of the first Temple. His prophecies are similar to Isaiahs, in that he foresees the destruction and the terrible exile, but also carries prophecies of redemption and rebuilding.
