Jewish life in Columbia

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The Blessing of LoveTo bless, we must love, and to beblessed is to know that we are loved by the One vaster than the... Read More
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When the Baal Shem Tov LaughedA delightful tale in which we learn how the actions of two simple Jews were felt miles away. Read More
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Sivan 12, 5780

Jewish History

Passing of R. Shaul Dovber Zislin
R. Shaul DovBer Zislin was a student in Yeshivat Tomchei Temimim ...

Laws and Customs

End of Shavuot "fulfillment" days
When the Holy Temple stood in Jerusalem, and all Jews would come there for the...

Chumash with Rashi
Naso, 5th Portion (Numbers 7:1-7:41)

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Psalms/Tehillim
Chapters 66-68

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Tanya
Shaar Hayichud Vehaemunah, beginning of Chapter 4

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Rambam
One Chapter | Three Chapters | Daily Mitzvah
Hayom Yom

Columbia, SC 29206

4:37 AM
Dawn (Alot Hashachar)
5:20 AM
Earliest Tallit and Tefillin (Misheyakir)
6:13 AM
Sunrise (Hanetz Hachamah)

9:45 AM
Latest Shema
10:57 AM
Latest Shacharit
1:22 PM
Midday (Chatzot Hayom)

1:59 PM
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedolah)
5:36 PM
Mincha Ketanah (“Small Mincha”)
7:06 PM
Plag Hamincha (“Half of Mincha”)

8:32 PM
Sunset (Shkiah)
9:01 PM
Nightfall (Tzeit Hakochavim)
1:22 AM
Midnight (Chatzot HaLailah)

72:18 min.
Shaah Zmanit (proportional hour)

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Essay

George Floyd and the Healing of America

By the Numbers

15 Synagogue Facts Every Jew Should Know

As some synagogues are slowly reopening, let’s take a look at this staple of Jewish life.

Your Questions

Why Sing About Elijah After Shabbat?

What is the connection between Elijah the Prophet and Saturday night?

Getting an Aliyah While Social Distancing

Voices

Just in Time

I was overjoyed by the boy’s suggestions and felt moved that one could still have the opportunity to write to the Rebbe today.

Coronavirus Inspiration

‘I Am Alive’: Not Taking Life for Granted During COVID-19

This new situation has made me think more of my mortality and to appreciate life, but reading the stories of health-care professionals and hearing about all the death and suffering is taking a toll on even the strongest among us.

How to Be an Essential Worker

Corona and Torah