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Gibraltar’s Jews are known for their widespread observance of Jewish law, maintaining strong traditions amid broader assimilation.
By Yehuda Altein
Which rabbi lived in a cave with his father for 13 years?
By Menachem Posner
Throughout history,
Jews have been called the “People of the Book” (or “
Am HaSefer”) by both Jews and non-Jews.
By Yehuda Shurpin
How could there be light before there is anything at all? What would it illuminate, if nothing yet exists? Where would it radiate, if space is yet to be invented? What is its frequency, considering that time has yet to begin?
By Tzvi Freeman
May children ride bikes or scooters (indoors, or in a place where there is an eruv)?
By Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin, prepared by Rabbi Yehuda Altein
This Week's Parshah
Daily Thought
Why is Torah compared to light? Because it tells us the place of each thing.
Because, in truth, there is no need to change the world. Everything is here.
Each thing has a place, and in that place it is good. Altogether, it is very good, a beautiful world. All that’s needed is a little light.
What is light? Light doesn't add anything or take away. It only reveals the meaning and purpose of all that it shines upon.
Think of your own home. In the dark, there is no way to know what belongs in your closet and what belongs in the laundry, what is ready for use and what is in need of repair. Instead, that...