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| Tetzaveh: Moses is not Mentioned |
| | Two brothers, four sons, eight priestly garments, twelve gems, one golden altar.
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| | To truly achieve in Torah, one must discover new depths within it. When one studies properly, he merits that G‑d reveals insights to him that are far beyond his own reach. |  |
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| | Sometimes, "giving in" can actually help you achieve what you essentially want. Learn when. By Chana Weisberg | |
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| | Why do we gravitate to the charismatic and charming when choosing our leaders?
By Lazer Gurkow | |
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| | Moses and Jean Valjean: the connection
By Eliezer Kornhauser | |
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| ...And We Are Told of the Tabernacle Implements... |
| | Why is the menorah, a metaphor for the Torah, also the symbol of Jewish unity?
By Naftali Silberberg | |
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| ...and the Priestly Clothing |
| | The two great Torah commentaries of Rashi and Nachmanides debate the arrangement of the bells and pomegranates on the edge of the high priest's robe.
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe | |
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| | Velvel's father-in-law was less than enthusiastic about his newfound mentor. "What is going on with you? Why are you becoming so involved with Rabbi Nachum?"
By Yerachmiel Tilles | |
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| | The Torah scholars of ancient Babylonia would dress impressively, so as to encourage people to honor the Torah that they represented.
By Aryeh Citron | |
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| | As a Jewish man who is learning about observance, and slowly incorporating observance into his life, I still have a very long way to go. I was wondering: when is the "appropriate" time to begin wearing a kippah at all times?
By Menachem Posner | |
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| | Is the kippah a symbolic reminder intended to prevent assimilation, or is the kippah a biblical obligation, like the tzitzit?
By Baruch S. Davidson | |
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| Jewish Life |
| | The street corner was busy. Too busy. There was certainly no place for G‑d in this scene.
By Srolic Barber | |
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| | From a very young age, Rima noticed that her mother treated her differently than the rest of her siblings, giving her less attention and care.
By Suri Marozov | |
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| | Israeli artist Yaron Bob, who knows firsthand how it feels to live in the shadow of terror, has found a means of transforming weapons of war into expressions of peace.
By Menucha Chana Levin | |
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| Focus on Addiction |
| | Recovery in a nutshell: addict gets tired of trying to make everything work; addict gives up and lets Higher Power take over; addict experiences unusual freedom, happiness and usefulness, as long as addict does not renege on previous decision.
By Shais Taub | |
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| | A brief look at the instant and powerful effect that Internet viewing has on the human brain. By Philip Rosenthal | |
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| Get Ready for Purim |
| | There is a danger that our children may grow up knowing more about the Holocaust than about Judaism.
By Yossy Goldman | |
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| | Purim celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from the wicked Haman in the days of Queen Esther of Persia.
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| Clips of Inspiration |
| | A Ukrainian-Russian melody sung by chassidim at festive occasions. | |
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