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1 + 1 = A Holy OneWhy a half-shekel? And if a half holy
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Shevat 26, 5780

Jewish History

Passing of the Taz
Shevat 26 is the yahrtzeit (anniversary of the passing) of Rabbi David ben...

Chumash with Rashi
Mishpatim, 6th Portion (Exodus 23:20-23:25)

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Psalms/Tehillim
Chapter 119, Verses 97-176

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Tanya
Likutei Amarim, beginning of Chapter 28

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Rambam
One Chapter | Three Chapters | Daily Mitzvah
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Columbia, SC 29206

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Dawn (Alot Hashachar)
6:17 AM
Earliest Tallit and Tefillin (Misheyakir)
7:03 AM
Sunrise (Hanetz Hachamah)

9:48 AM
Latest Shema
10:44 AM
Latest Shacharit
12:37 PM
Midday (Chatzot Hayom)

1:06 PM
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedolah)
3:56 PM
Mincha Ketanah (“Small Mincha”)
5:06 PM
Plag Hamincha (“Half of Mincha”)

5:55 PM
Candle Lighting
6:13 PM
Sunset (Shkiah)
6:39 PM
Nightfall (Tzeit Hakochavim)

12:37 AM
Midnight (Chatzot HaLailah)
56:28 min.
Shaah Zmanit (proportional hour)

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By the Numbers

17 Facts About the Rebbetzin

Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka shied away from the limelight and rarely appeared in public, where she would undoubtedly be celebrated as the revered rebbetzin.

10 Ways to Help an Especially Sensitive Child

Your Questions

Do Rabbis Need to Be Married?

Historically, many communities traditionally included in their bylaws that they would only accept married candidates as their rabbis. Why?

Discovering the Rebbe

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Chapter 24 of Positivity Bias

The Forgotten File With 200 Years of Chassidic Heritage

Parshah

What Kind of Guard Are You?

The monetary laws of the Torah are more than just utilitarian laws that allow for a functioning society. Just as with all other parts of the Torah, the monetary laws contain deep psychological and spiritual truths

1 + 1 = A Holy One

Mishpatim Parshah Quiz

Voices

The Abuse Survivor’s Tightrope Walk

There is no cheering. No crowds. No clapping from far down below.

How I Began to Heal