Shorts
The Shredded Leaf
Every leaf on every tree is imbued with a Divine life force. A beautiful story about a young boy learning about the holiness of every thing in the universe.
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Why Torah is Compared to Fire
Torah has been compared to fire. Learn why Torah is compared to fire, and harness this powerful metaphor to enhance your own learning and life.
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Are You Afraid of Your Soul?
An essay by best-selling author Simon Jacobson about why it is important to get in touch with your soul. No religious dogma here, just spiritual inspiration.
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42 Journeys
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the forty-two journeys in the wilderness – from Egypt to Israel – reflect the forty-two journeys or phases that each person experiences throughout life.
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6 Ways to Be a Spiritual Rebel
Only those courageous enough to defy the tide are the ones who shift the status quo. Challenge yourself to be a spiritual rebel. Here’s how.
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Birth: The Mission Begins
Why were you born? What your birth means is that you are G-d’s child. Your birth was not an accident; G-d chooses each of us to fulfill a specific mission.
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Death & Grieving
It is time to ask ourselves: What happens after death, if anything? What does death really mean? How should the surviving loved ones react? What is the meaning of death?
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Burial: Truth Refuted
The mystical meaning of Jewish burial customs. Burial is the ultimate kindness to another person. A kindness done to the dead is a true kindness, for one does not expect a favor in return.
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The Importance of Home and Family
When a family shares principles and values, they grow together. The home and family become a foundation for the family’s shared sense of purpose. The ultimate beauty in a home is its emotional and spiritual warmth. There are many ways to beautify your home spiritually.
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Spiritual Parenting
Parents must understand the magnitude of their many responsibilities. Building a true home is a job to be taken seriously — more seriously than the job we go to each day to earn a living. After all, there are many opportunities to make a living, but only one opportunity to build a healthy home.
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