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Question: Sefer Chareidim (ch. 67) cites a Midrash that Eliyahu once testified that a certain kohen who begged G-d for righteous sons merited to see all of them serve as high priests, and none of them died during his lifetime. Where exactly is this Midrash? Nathan

There are, however, times when the concern of Chillul Hashem is so paramount that one must choose to die rather than violate any prohibition in public.

Let’s stop living as guests in someone else’s home. Yes, the hos-America-has been very kind to us, but we have overstayed our welcome. The time has come to thank the host and move out to our own place, with our own culture and traditions.

Progressive students, in their own moral self-righteousness, have decided that the Palestinian statehood is a sacred cause. To even support Israel is to risk being deemed a racist, an imperialist, a tacit supporter of apartheid.

Kerry’s harsh criticism of Israel and suggesting that Israel is an apartheid state are well known. By justifying Palestinian terrorism against Israel, Kerry now has crossed a red line.

Entitlements ‘Not Returned To His Former Prominence’ (Makkos 12a)

Instead of changing their anti-Israel policies, Qatar has hired Jewish public relations experts in D.C. at a considerable cost to 're-Jew-venate' the gulf kingdom's image

But I bought the gem from you and gave you the money, reasoned Mr. Silver. You owe me the money; you go deal with the seller!

A man is approaching. Do I smile and nod, or do I look the other way? He’s looking at me; do I turn my head to respond or do I look out at the trees?

Enduring wisdom from Rebbetzin Jungreis (a"h)

Rav Kook believed that just as in the Torah, Jacob and Esau and Isaac and Ishmael were eventually reconciled, so will Judaism, Christianity, and Islam be in future. They would not cease to be different, but they would learn to respect one another.

Why 9? Not because we are religious fanatics but because we know that, after all is said and done, our lives are defined not by what we take from society but what we give to it.

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Wiesel’s somewhat inconsistent position on Solzhenitsyn reflected both praise and disappointment.

Ambassador Friedman said that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were asked for his three top foreign policy objectives, “he will tell you it is Iran, Iran and Iran.”

Though Tali had a supportive family, friends, and neighbors, the logistical burdens of treatment were overwhelming.

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People thought of her as this soft America girl. So she worked harder than anybody on the kibbutz – until her hands were rough and practically bleeding – to show her dedication.

No, it is not to such bloodthirsty jackals that we look to understand why terrorist incidents in Israel have significantly decreased since the early- and mid-2000s.

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A final way to build self-esteem in your children and your family is simply to tell each other when you enjoy each other’s company.

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Breslov chassidus is well-known for its focus on hisbodedus, solitary contemplation. For Yehoshua this means sometimes going into the forest to paint.

And just as he had for so many other souls, Shlomo awakened in Neil "some spark of lost Jewishness."

Kristallnacht marked a turning point for the more than half million German Jews.

Mason jars were invented in 1858 by Philadelphia tinsmith John Landis Mason. What made them unique was their two-part metal lid, the rubber-rimmed screw top ensures the safety of canned foods through a reliable vacuum seal.

A hearty recommendation for "Reason to Believe," not only for those who struggle with our religion and faith but it will enhance the understanding of those without questions of faith.

I decided to re-create a chicken and broccoli dish without the sauce being too heavy or sweet. This dish is a crowd pleaser and a great supper idea.