Rock of Ages let our song, Praise thy saving power; Thou amidst the raging foes, Wast our sheltering tower.
Ever said something you thought was totally clear but your spouse completely misunderstood it? Your words don’t exist in a vacuum—they get filtered through your spouse’s personal experiences, emotions, and subconscious triggers. That’s why two people can walk away from the same conversation with completely different takeaways. A number of factors shape how you hear…
Rabbi Nissim Binyamin Ohana served as the last Chief Rabbi of Gaza in the early 20th century. In many ways his fascinating life story illuminates lesser-known corners of the dramatic history of his generation and of the Land of Israel. From Algeria to Jerusalem and beyond Nissim was born in Médéa, Algeria, in 1881 to…
The first chapter of this journey focused on the unsettling ways in which former synagogues were converted, and the second chapter revealed the historic synagogues that were left abandoned. In this final chapter, we can draw some hope and inspiration from the pre-war synagogues which were meticulously restored. Warsaw, Poland Warsaw was a beacon of…
After the Flood ended, Noah sent out a dove from the ark to see if the water had subsided. It returned with an olive leaf in its beak (Genesis 8:10-11). If the entire world had just been destroyed by a flood, how could there have been a tree with leaves on it so soon after?…
I understand that the first step to repentance is regret – that the person regrets having sinned. But let’s say the person really enjoyed his sin. He knows it was the wrong thing to do and understands he should not have sinned to God. But he can’t really say he regrets his sin and wishes…
There are many non-Jews today who are genuinely interested in Judaism and want to experience Jewish events. Can a non-Jew recite the prayers from a Jewish prayer-book? The post Non-Jew Saying Jewish Prayers appeared first on Aish.com. Go to Aish Date: February 6, 2025
How do we stay grounded after achieving spiritual heights? And perhaps the greater challenge: how do we share these transformative experiences in a way that truly inspires others? These questions, as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago, find their answer in an unexpected moment just after the giving of the Torah. The…
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Imagine standing on the biggest stage of your career. You’ve trained relentlessly, sacrificed endlessly, and now you’re at the pinnacle. You are in the Super Bowl. To compete at this level, you must fully embrace your own power. You must believe that you are capable of achieving victory. It’s not arrogance; it’s the mindset required…
A rare voice of reason in the current political climate, Dr. Shai Davidai, an Israeli Columbia University Business School Assistant Professor, has emerged as one of the leading voices speaking out against antisemitism and anti-Zionism since October 7, 2023. Through social media, interviews, articles, and most recently his podcast, Here I am with Shai Davidai, Shai…