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The Untold Story of Lot and His Daughters
The narrative of Lot and his two daughters, whose unions in a cave just after the destruction of Sodom birthed two nations, is perhaps one of the most perplexing and hotly debated stories in all of the Pentateuch. Over the centuries, the incest between Lot and his daughters has raised many questions, debates, and theories among scholars and laymen alike, while the story itself gained much traction in Renaissance biblical art.
Rabbi Sholom Ber Eber, 78, Documented the Rebbe for Posterity
There are those who stand in the spotlight, and those who help that light reach others. Rabbi Sholom Ber Eber, who passed away on June 29 (14 Tammuz) at the age of 78, belonged to the latter category. Type “the Rebbe” into any search engine today, in any time zone, and hundreds of videos of the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory—will surface nearly instantly.
The Miracle of Entebbe and the Rebbe's Response
Fifty years ago, in the summer of 1976, Israel shocked the world when 100 elite fighters flew more than 2,500 miles to Uganda and, in just 90 minutes, rescued 102 Jews who had been held hostage by Palestinian hijackers.
Celebrating Jewish Life in America
We, the Jewish people, feel a deep sense of gratitude to the United States, which welcomed millions of Jews and developed into the center of Jewish life in the diaspora. As the bedrock of the Western world and a bastion of freedom and democracy, it was understood by the Rebbe that the United States holds a unique position to positively influence the world.
10 Reasons We Are Grateful for America
On July 4th, the United States of America will mark 250 years of independence. Beyond the flags and fireworks, this momentous milestone holds particular resonance for the 7.5 million Jews who call America home. Here are the top 10 reasons why: 1.
Top 11 Reasons We Are Grateful for America
On July 4th, the United States of America will mark 250 years of independence. Beyond the flags and fireworks, this momentous milestone holds particular resonance for the 7.5 million Jews who call America home. Here are our top 11 reasons why: 1. We Are Alive and Safe Every American Jewish family has its own narrative of survival. Some made it through the Holocaust and then rebuilt on America's welcoming shores.
The Holiday No One Can Fully Explain
Mimouna is one of the most joyous celebrations on the Moroccan Jewish calendar. In Israel, it is akin to a national holiday, seen as a symbol of Moroccan Jewish heritage. Yet its origins are mysterious. While the genesis of many Jewish customs can be largely reconstructed from historical sources, this is not the case with Mimouna. Although practiced for generations among the Jews of North Africa, its origin remains largely ambiguous. What Is Mimouna?
Vayera - Parshah - Weekly Torah Portion
The name of the Parshah, "Vayera," means "And He appeared" and it is found in Genesis 18:1. G‑d reveals Himself to Abraham three days after the first Jew’s circumcision at age ninety-nine; but Abraham rushes off to prepare a meal for three guests who appear in the desert heat. One of the three—who are angels disguised as men—announces that, in exactly one year, the barren Sarah will give birth to a son. Sarah laughs.
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