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Miscellaneous | Judaism
Judaism: Why Is the Contemporary Prayer Book So Long?
During the days of the First Temple, no formal prayer was needed.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why the Jewish People Await Moshiach - Parshah
There’s a secret reason the Jewish people have always wanted Moshiach, and that reason is very relevant to your life, right here, and right now.
Advice & Self-Help | Empowering Tools for Growth
Duty or Privilege
Jesus always viewed servanthood as a privilege. He also taught that to His disciples.
Advice & Self-Help | Jewish Wisdom
Healing Body and Soul - Daily Dose of Jewish Wisdom
Your body and your soul fuse together as one. Nothing happens in the soul that is not reflected in the body. And nothing happens in the body that doesn’t deeply affect the soul
Miscellaneous | Chabad
11 Russian Chassidic Songs That Uplift the Soul and Enliven the Spirit - Jewish History
Russian, Belarussian, and Ukrainian peasants
were a source for beloved songs, sometimes with Hebrew or Yiddish added.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Judaism: Darkness is a lie. There is only light.
Darkness lurks ubiquitously, mockingly, as though it is the sober truth—that all is empty, for there is no meaning.
Miscellaneous | Chabad
Discovering a Personal G-d on My Trip to the Ohel - The Ohel
I had decided to visit the Ohel, the Rebbe’s gravesite in Queens, N.Y., a place I hadn’t been in more than 16 years and a place I actually thought I wouldn’t ever be again.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Judaism: Perseverance Vs. Perfection - Vayigash
The Joseph-Judah relationship and the points at which their paths converge continue throughout history. From the sale of Joseph onward, Judah and Joseph constantly interact with each other, and their relationship continues in various forms. Here, in Parsh
Miscellaneous | Chanukah
Chanukah: The Eternal Light - Daily Dose of Wisdom
The flames of the Temple Menorah have been dark for many centuries, but the flames of the Chanukah menorah can never be extinguished.
Psychology | Psychology
Unconscious learning underlies belief in God, study suggests -- ScienceDaily
Individuals who can unconsciously predict complex patterns, an ability called implicit pattern learning, are likely to hold stronger beliefs that there is a god who creates patterns of events in the universe, according to neuroscientists.
Miscellaneous | Chanukah
Chanukah: How Is It Possible that Enlightened Reasoning Could Bring to Spiteful Bigotry?
This is the light of God’s wisdom. It’s not there for our use that we can manipulate it and modify it to fit our needs and desires. If we’re able to figure a little bit of it out, well, that’s pretty amazing. But if we can’t, that doesn’t change its truth
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Did Abraham Really Invent Monotheism?
What About the Yeshivah of Shem and Eber?
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Contemporary Voices: Do You Really Think G-d Speaks to Us?
“How can I know what
G‑d wants me to do?” a woman once asked the Rebbe.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Do Some Letters in the Torah Have ‘Crowns’?
Many of the letters are topped by
small spikes, called tagin or ketarim. Here is why.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
On the Essence of Shabbat Shuvah - High Holidays
There is an essential problem in the combination of Shabbat and teshuvah.
News | News
UNPACKED - Is There a Connection Between Spirituality and Good Mental Health?
UNPACKED – Is There a Connection Between Spirituality and Good Mental Health? There’s increasing evidence that people who are “spiritual” have fewer symptoms of depression, lower incidence of suicide, and less severe alcohol or substance use.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What Is Kabbalah? - The Soul of Judaism - Essentials
If this is a secret wisdom, why are we teaching it?
Miscellaneous | Chabad
‘Spiritual Education’ Details the Rebbe’s Transformational Educational Philosophy
The 11th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, corresponding this year to Sunday, April 5, marks the birth of the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory.
Advice & Self-Help | Jewish Wisdom
Jewish Wisdom: Religious? Not Me!
When I hear the word "religion," I instinctively cringe. My stomach turns. My hands become clammy. My throat dry. On occasion, I have been known to break out in hives. This tends to confuse people who know me as a Torah observant Jewish woman...
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Judaism: Are You Really Planning to Bring Back those Animal Sacrifices?
I can see the experiential quality of it all: an ancient temple with heavenly music and mystical song; priests in flowing robes deep in meditation; mesmerizing, choreographed ritual. But why the barbecue?
Miscellaneous | Opinion
Can Spirituality Exist Without God? A Growing Number Of Americans Say Yes
Spirituality is about “constantly coming back, looking inward, getting re-centered, and looking beyond ourselves," Krista Tippett says.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Judaism: The Truth about Moshiach - Moshiach 101
Why is Moshiach so integral to the Jewish belief system? It would certainly be nice to see an end to global suffering, but that is a universal ideal. Why is that a principle of the Jewish faith?
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
6 Steps to Improving Your Relationship With Your Spouse - Love & Judaism
We have the ability to perceive any person and any situation in a positive way, if we choose to do so.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
25 Shabbat Facts Every Jew Should Know
Every week, for the 25 hours beginning just before sundown on Friday until after night has fallen on Saturday night, Jewish people celebrate Shabbat, a period of rest and spiritual rejuvenation.
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
Kanye West performs at Houston jails: 'This is a mission, not a show' | Fox News
Kanye West made a surprise appearance at two Harris County jails in Houston on Friday.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What Is Tikkun Olam? - What does Tikkun Olam mean, who came up with it, and how do I do it?
Tikkun Olam: In Jewish teachings, any activity that improves the world, bringing it closer to the harmonious state for which it was created.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How (Not) to Fight Evil - Chapter 14 of Positivity Bias
How often do we wish we could be kinder and more loving? Who hasn’t wished that they could curb their impulses to satisfy momentary needs? Who doesn’t want their good deeds to outshine their selfish ones?
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Flying Rocks, Palm Fronds, And The Soul Of Sukkot
It’s 2019 and here we are, educated people, carrying around palm fronds and a citron while the rest of the world is busy being productive. What’s with the Jews and their stubborn insistence on living in a world of superstitions and anachronisms?
Miscellaneous | Judaism
7 Paradoxes About the Sukkah That Help Us Break Through Illusions
We depend on our touchstones: psychological security, a stable income, protection from crime. Clothing, food, warm shelter
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How Does Yom Kippur Work? - DIY Soul Repair - High Holidays
Only you can fix yourself. What does a particular day of the year have to offer?
Miscellaneous | Judaism
9 Rosh Hashanah Myths and Misconceptions - High Holidays
Get ready to reexamine everything you ever assumed you knew about Rosh Hashanah
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
Texas Girl’s Inoperable Brain Tumor ‘Miraculously’ Disappears, Doctors Can’t Explain Why
A Texas girl’s inoperable brain tumor “miraculously disappeared,” according to local news reports.
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
Alveda C. King: What's the answer to racism? America should return to God | Fox News
There is a strange phenomenon is play nowadays, where the Trump Derangement Syndrome and the Deplorables are at each other throats.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Who Is a Good Jew? - Wisdom & Teachings
What are people made of? What really lies beneath the surface of the masks we wear and present to the world? Are we selfish animals at heart motivated by base desires, or are we aspiring souls seeking deeper meaning and connection with others?
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn’s Soviet Photo; or, Seeing the Rebbe Once He’s Gone - Chabad-Lubavitch News
A search for the story behind the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe’s lone Soviet portrait yields not one, but two photos
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
Brain Surgeon Recalls His Near-Death Experience, Says He’s Been to a Heavenly Kingdom
Out-of-body experiences, or near-death experiences (NDEs), are not uncommon. Whilst such supernormal accounts are countless, science is yet ...
News | Jewish Community
Podcast: Dovid Margolin on the Rebbe’s Campaign for a Moment of Silence
How something as simple as a brief moment of reflection for schoolchildren could influence hearts and minds for the better.
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
A resurrection in faith-based films - CBS News
Long out of favor in Hollywood, faith-based movies, like "Breakthrough," are back on screen, with big-name talent, larger budgets, and box-office success
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Is It All About Getting Spiritually High? - Parsha Perks
Our natural human desire to get close to God sometimes leads us to pursue methods of religious ecstasy. Yet our human desire to be close to God may well be at odds with God’s divine desire to be close to us.
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
The Many Reasons to Be Thankful | National Review
We face challenges both domestically and internationally. But the reality is that things are pretty good and getting better all the time.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Raising Kids With Religion Or Spirituality May Protect Their Mental Health: Study
A new study finds that kids and teens who are more religious or spiritual do better as they age.
Advice & Self-Help | Products with Integrity
The Rhythm and Energy of My Paintings
My paintings have a life of their own and creating them has been a dialogue with an expanded part of myself— as in a dance or puzzle which unfolds before me.
News | Interesting Links
Virgin Mary statue appears to 'weep' olive oil that smells like roses
The Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces is investigating a Virgin Mary statue that appears to be weeping in a Las Cruces, New Mexico, church.
Health & Fitness | Health
Training Physicians as Healers, July 18 - AMA Journal of Ethics
George Washington University has taken the lead in preparing trainees to meet patients’ spiritual needs by integrating spirituality into its curriculum.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Can a spiritual retreat actually change your brain chemistry?
That post-trip mood boost isn't all in your head.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Religious Experience Has Fascinating Effect On The Brain
Brains scans during religious experience reveal the effects of intense divine feelings.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
“Tell Them It’s Never Too Late”
The rabbinical students hesitated before knocking. The name on the doorbell read David O’Malley-Keyes. Not a very Jewish sounding name. But you never know.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Why are dreams such potent vehicles for the supernatural?
The world’s great religions and spiritual journeys emerged from dreams and visions. Neurochemistry tells us how
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Raising the World’s Vibration | Spirituality & Health Magazine
As the world seems to be getting crazier by the moment, we need to amp up our personal practices of peacefulness, love, compassion, understanding and responsibility.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
If Judaism Is Spiritual, Why All the Rules? - On Freedom By Choice - Questions & Answers
More than Torah is about keeping rules, it’s about breaking them. Torah is about transcending the rules of the universe and creating freedom.
Psychology | Relationships
Connect With Spiritual Friends: Here's How
I knew I needed to make some new friends who shared my love for everything wellness and woo-woo, but I didn't know where to find these hip, heart-centered, crystal-loving ladies. Turns out, they're everywhere. You just have to know where to look. If you��
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
31 Yoga Photos by Robert Sturman to Inspire Transcendence
As you meet your true Self, you will begin to transcend attitudes, reactions, and ways of being you were previously accustomed to. Open up to the true you.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Reiki goes mainstream: Spiritual touch practice now commonplace in hospitals - The Washington Post
Sandra Delgado wasn’t held much as a child growing up in a stern, Catholic, Mexican-immigrant home in the San Fernando Valley.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
What a Shaman See’s In a Mental Hospital | Spirit Science
The Shamanic View of Mental Illness In the shamanic view, mental illness signals “the birth of a healer,” explains Malidoma Patrice Somé. Thus, mental disor
Health & Fitness | Spiritual Development
How moms set children's spiritual compass and why it matters - Religion News Service
Mothers are best at conveying "the spiritual life is as real as the earth under our feet: We stand on it and we count on it,” a psychologist says.
