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The IDF began to see itself as a police army whose job was to freeze the situation and safeguard “the peace.” In the process of losing its identity, the IDF has also lost the concept of victory. Because if you do not know who you are, you cannot know who your enemy is.

The grateful husband then emotionally invited Grossberger and the other volunteers to their son's wedding.

It is good that the corruption in Netanyahu’s backyard is being investigated and it is good that the public doesn’t like it. However, the level of corruption is currently much lower than under previous PMs.

It’s hard to imagine an authentic Chagall painting or drawing that isn’t important, particularly to people who care about Jewish art.

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While advocating Jewish liberty, however, Jefferson simultaneously held Judaism itself in low regard.

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The thirteenth century was a turning point in Jewish-Church relations.

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A recurrent theme in Miller’s work is the tragic defeats that befall common people.

Must A Typical Sale Be Generous? ‘A Seller Sells Generously’ (Bava Basra 71a)

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If chametz became mixed with non-chametz on Pesach, the mixture is prohibited on Pesach even if the ratio of the permitted non‑chametz to the forbidden chametz is 1,000 to 1.

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Avram’s father was not impressed with the cleverness of his son. In fact, he was so unimpressed that he took him to Nimrod the king, who pronounced him an enemy of the state and attempted to execute him.

This Midrash is very difficult to understand. Every word Yaakov said was true. He did live a very difficult life. He was beset with troubles and distress. He suffered for decades.

Allowing Jordan virtual sovereignty of the Temple Mount, the heart of Jerusalem and of the Jewish nation, how can we find fault with the UNESCO vote on Jerusalem?

It's hard to read a book and get up and move simultaneously. But this book, more than any other, did get me to get up and move.

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Our nation, which was once led by prophets and sages, is today led by media pundits and wealthy moguls. So instead of searching for that Divine Fire, we pursue the fires of power and wealth. Yet,the embers of the Divine Fire are still flickering...

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Hashem imprinted into the essence of each animal all the instincts necessary for its survival as well as for the continuation of its species.

Question: When reciting a berachah in English, does a person fulfill his obligation if he says “Hashem” instead of “L-rd” or “G-d”? Yosef

Hashem has put me in the right place at the exact time. It was a true miracle.

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Pesach is also rapidly approaching and you might want to add some fresh pieces to your closet.

What follows are several excerpts, translated into English, to give readers a flavor of the late president’s beautiful prose:

Did you know the United States issued a 39-cent stamp featuring the Kotel back in 2007?

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We think we have the power to make choices and to effect change in this world – that we are in control of our own destiny.