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Who Created These?When you look at a masterful painting, do you only see the art, or does the art lead you to think... Read More
Va'era Parshah QuizTake this quiz to see how well you know the parshah of Va'era. Read More
How Warm Is Your Blood?At the core of idolatry lurks a reptilian coldness to life. (“Parsha Perks” with Dr Michael Chighel... Read More
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Tevet 28, 5780

Jewish History

Laws and Customs

Bless New Month
This Shabbat is Shabbat Mevarchim ("the Shabbat that blesses" the new month): a...

Chumash with Rashi
Va'eira, 7th Portion (Exodus 9:17-9:35)

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Psalms/Tehillim
Chapters 135-139

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Tanya
Likutei Amarim, end of Chapter 17

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Rambam
One Chapter | Three Chapters | Daily Mitzvah
Hayom Yom

Columbia, SC 29206

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Dawn (Alot Hashachar)
6:38 AM
Earliest Tallit (Misheyakir)
7:26 AM
Sunrise (Hanetz Hachamah)

9:58 AM
Latest Shema
10:51 AM
Latest Shacharit
12:36 PM
Midday (Chatzot Hayom)

5:47 PM
Sunset (Shkiah)
6:26 PM
Shabbat Ends
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Midnight (Chatzot HaLailah)

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Focus on Talmud

21 Talmud Facts Every Jew Should Know

The bulk of the Talmudic texts contain analysis of Biblical verses and Torah law, but it’s interspersed with everything from medical advice to stories, from folk sayings to fabric dying tips.

Why Was the Talmud Called “Gemara”?

Is the Cosmic Crisp Apple Kosher?

Parshah

Who Created These?

When you look at a masterful painting, do you only see the art, or does the art lead you to think about the artist? When you enjoy a beautifully prepared feast, do you focus on the food exclusively, or does the taste and aroma lead you to think about the chef?

Three Matzot & Four Cups of Wine

Va'era Parshah Quiz

Jewish Women Around the World

The ‘Keeper of the Waters’ in Tasmania

When I turned on the water, the pipes made a loud, unwelcoming noise, and a brown-looking liquid burst out of the faucet.

What It’s Like to Be a 12-Year-Old Chabad Girl in Wyoming

Meeting Life's Challenges

Chapter 21: Obstacle or Opportunity?

Chapter 21 of Positivity Bias

Does Taking Pictures Take You Out of the Present?

Jewish News

A Mother’s Passing Brings Together a New Jersey Community