Jewish life in Columbia

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Ten Women, One OvenThe Torah that we study must become part of us. It must not remain a distinct intellectual entity... Read More
Trust: A Multimedia MeditationIf you had made yourself you would be toast. But you didn't. Read More
Get G-d?In order to get some intimation of the Infinite One Who is beyond all conception, the mind... Read More
Whose Life Is It, Anyway?What is the correlation between life's responsibilities and its rewards? Read More
Try This: No Swearing for One WeekIt was at that moment—when she described something as “silly” instead of using a term that was a... Read More

Accordion

Iyar 22, 5779

Jewish History

Laws and Customs

Count "Thirty-Eight Days to the Omer" Tonight
Tomorrow is the thirty-eighth day of the Omer Count. Since, on the Jewish...

Chumash with Rashi
Bechukotai, 2nd Portion (Leviticus 26:6-26:9)

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Psalms/Tehillim
Chapters 106-107

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Tanya
Likutei Amarim, beginning of Chapter 50

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Rambam
One Chapter | Three Chapters | Daily Mitzvah
Hayom Yom

Columbia, SC 29206

4:42 AM
Dawn (Alot Hashachar)
5:24 AM
Earliest Tallit and Tefillin (Misheyakir)
6:15 AM
Sunrise (Hanetz Hachamah)

9:46 AM
Latest Shema
10:57 AM
Latest Shacharit
1:21 PM
Midday (Chatzot Hayom)

8:27 PM
Sunset (Shkiah)
8:56 PM
Nightfall (Tzeit Hakochavim)
1:20 AM
Midnight (Chatzot HaLailah)

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Your Questions

Can I Lend Out My Credit Card to Earn Points?

Although there are indeed potential halachic issues with borrowing or lending a credit card, earning points off someone else’s purchases is generally not among them. Learn more about this topic.

My Friends Think I'm Ruining Their Fun with My Religious Requirements

Women

Try This: No Swearing for One Week

It was at that moment—when she described something as “silly” instead of using a term that was a little saltier—that it struck me. My new friend never swore.

Parshah

Whose Life Is It, Anyway?

What is the correlation between life's responsibilities and its rewards? If we "do our best" will G-d give us everything we need, or is reward measured by achievement? The law of the "Four Guardians" as a model for the duties and priviliges of man

Ten Women, One Oven

By the Numbers

15 Shabbat Candle Facts Every Jewish Woman (and Man) Should Know

Shabbat candles are lit by Jewish women and girls 18 minutes before sunset every Friday afternoon and on the eve of Jewish holiday.

Story

The Mystery Man in the Carriage

With that, he signaled his driver and the carriage sped off before the rabbi had a chance to ask any questions.