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Daily Study
Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Hollywood
Light Candles at
7:57 PM  -  Friday, July 17
Shabbat Ends
8:52 PM  -  Shabbat, July 18
Weekly Torah Portion
Devarim
Upcoming Holiday
The Three Weeks
Jul. 2 - Jul. 23
Weekly Magazine
G‑d Is Not a Thing
The other day I realized that I hadn't seen G-d in quite a while -- probably not since childhood... Where did I misplace Him?
By Tzvi Freeman
Take the Deborah Quiz
Test your knowledge of Deborah, the prophetess and judge.
By Menachem Posner
11 Things Jews Do to Remember the Holy Temple
As we mark the Nine Days, let’s explore 11 ways Jews remember the Temple, its rituals, and its destruction throughout the year.
By Yehuda Altein
Are Dangerous Sports Like Football and Wrestling Kosher?
Does the possibility of serious brain injury (CTE) mean that playing in the NFL isn’t kosher?
By Yehuda Shurpin
Iceland Gets Its First Jewish Center
By Shloimy Galperin
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Learning & Inspiration
  • 11 Things Jews Do to Remember the Holy TempleAs we mark the Nine Days, let’s explore 11 ways Jews remember the Temple, its rituals, and its destr... Read More
  • The Anonymous Slaughter-CheckerHe dressed in worn-out clothes, packed a loaf of bread and a few books into a beggar's sack, took a... Read More
  • The Nine Days Have BegunHere's what you need to know Read More
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