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Hate
I am mad. I am mad at America.
What Is God Teaching Me With The Laws Of Kosher?
Since the moment God gave the Torah to the Jewish people, keeping kosher has been an essential part of the Jewish home. Accordingly, the home is an essential part of a Torah lifestyle. What goes on in the home directly affects what goes on in the rest of one’s life. The question is, why kosher?
To Be Jewish
Growing up, I remember my father’s Rosh Hashana ritual. He read the story of Rabi Amnon of Mainz, who had his tongue, hands and legs cut off for refusing to convert to Christianity – for choosing to remain a Jews. I would run away from the table sobbing in terror. Even at the tender age of six, I knew that being Jewish made oneself a member of an endangered species.
Moriah
King David prayed to give me my destined glory from his palace; his son to mold me into the mountain that everyone faces when they call to our Creator.
To Touch the Sky: Jewish Survival Through A Child’s Eyes
"Grandpa," I wondered, as the swing began to slow down, "why are there numbers on your arm?"
S.O.S.
The voyage is going peacefully
A salty tang in the air,
But when the storm decides to strike
The sailors are unprepared.
The Five Commandments
Whenever I got praised for an achievement, I feel like I should say that half the praise goes to my parents. Although they can get on my nerves, I am really blessed with a mother and father who have molded and shaped me (by any means necessary) to become a successful human being.
Holy Man
This man, who is coming to speak to all of you today, is a holy man.
Multitasking: Ability or Inability?
While multitasking is not ideal, it is often necessary and unavoidable.
The Stages Of Life
A small shoe
a rusted silver bell
a worn blanket
a sign of the glory it once had
The First Stage of Life
Bliss, Loss, Under Fire, Peace? My Summer in Israel
One minute you're shaving shwarma off a pit, then the shwarma guy tells you he read a (fake) WhatsApp that the boys are dead.
A New School For A New Life
David looked up. “Hatzlacha, Dina,” he smiled. “I hope everything goes well.”
The Taste Of Water
“May I please have the water?” my older sister asked from across the table.
I passed the heavy container of Poland Spring water across the table to her.
The Mirror Mission: Power To Stand After The Fall
The eyes crawl down my spine. The eyes examine the bumps and ghost-like skin. Proceeding to turn around, our eyes meet. The stranger looks down.
Small Talk
I nod my head and smile again,
The burning creases brand my skin
Laughter
One important factor in helping us laugh is not taking yourself too seriously.
Tears Of Sadness, Tears Of Joy
The tear is rolling down my cheek. It lands atop my lips. I lick my lips to remove the dryness and the saltiness soaks into my tongue. I take a long deep breath and begin to think. Why? How could she do that to me? We’re best friends. We’ve known each other practically since we were born. How could she go and do such a horrible thing?
Ma’ayanot Students Make A Bat Mitzvah Girl’s Dreams Come True
The first issue the girls had to deal with was finding sponsors willing to donate goods and services for the event.
“Present and Past”
The following poem was written by Eden Malka, a student at the Yeshivah of Flatbush who will take part in the school’s Witness Theater in honor of Yom HaShoah.
Turning Toward Teshuva
Is a missed opportunity to do a mitzvah considered a sin?
Up And Down The East Coast On Torah Tours
Some of the thoughts we generally associate with Shavuot relate to the tradition of learning Torah all night or the almost overwhelming amount of dairy food that is consumed over the course of the two-day holiday. It has become a routine, something we do every year as the weather starts turning warmer and our Sefirat HaOmer calendars come to an end.
From Galut To Redemption
I realized that I am an integral part of that man who wished to win – I am also a part of a nation; I felt like I was standing there and shouting, “I won.”
What ‘Type’ Are You?
People’s clothing can earn them a derogative title, or even an assumption of their personality! This is wrong in so many ways.
Hashem’s Power
On October 29th, the verdict was revealed
As we faced what was destined as the Din was sealed
With a storm that echoed the words we know to be true
of B'Rosh Hashanah Yikaseivu.
Roots And Fruits
What made this apple decay and grow mold,
This is a message for both young and old.
Seven To One
He strengthened his resolve
Knew his life he would lose,
But when the king uttered the words
With great pride he refused.
Queen Esther
I can feel the fear pulsing through my veins, blocking out everything around me. I walk down the long, unembellished hall, which is dimly lit with fiery torches at every bend. I can’t help but wonder if it was purposely built this way to terrorize me. As I slowly edge towards the doors, I keep telling myself it’s going to be fine…but what if it’s not? I can feel my stomach twisting as I turn the last corner and come to a complete stop.
A World Of Kindness
I have to admit it. I was scared. And I don’t get scared. Or at least I don’t like to advertise when I do. But the wording of the e-mail from the U.S. State Department was so… harsh. Violent armed robberies are on the rise in Peru. In just three days I was going to be a U.S. citizen traveling alone to this apparent hotbed of crime called Peru, starting out in big, bad Lima.
Combat Boots
They called the colt Unbridled Song.
His father's name was Unbridled, his mother's Trolley Song. The colt loved to run, with an energy and spirit that stretched into an endless melody of wind and pounding hooves and the freedom of the open track. They hoped he would become a champion.