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To Count Is to Be Counted On: Kabbalah of Self Worth

Everyone wants to count for something; it’s basic human nature. In fact, our very identity and self worth is inextricably linked to the difference we make in the world. The latter is not something that is learned or even understood, it is as instinctive as are the feelings of pain, hunger, love and fear.

by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov - Jax, FL

A Tale of Two Souls and a Pair of Tefillin

It was 1992 when Howard Feinstein first opened the door to his Lower Manhattan office to find a black-hatted young man staring back at him. “Excuse me, Sir,” the boy asked, “are you Jewish?” “Of course, I’m Jewish,” Howard replied.” I even had a Bar Mitzvah!” “Well, would you like to put on tefillin?” the yeshiva boy shot back with a grin. “I’m sorry, but I’m quite busy today,” said Howard. “Here’s 20 bucks for charity. Have a nice day.”

by Chanie Apfelbaum

Pesach Sheini: A Second Chance

“It’s never too late. There’s always a second chance.” This, according to Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn (the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, 1880-1950), is the message of Pesach Sheini, the biblically ordained “second Passover” for those who fail to bring the Passover offering on its designated time.

by Yanki Tauber - Chabad.org

Video: Every Jew a .22?

Back in the days of swords and spears the Talmud discussed regulations that seem to provide precedent for modern-day gun control. Today, the debate rages afresh. Join this lecture, delivered by Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde at the National Jewish Retreat, for an intriguing look at how ancient Talmudic law is more relevant today than ever before.

JLI Launches New Video Series with Rabbi Steinsaltz

The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute is honored to partner with Shefa to introduce Steinsaltz Sunday; a revolutionary series on Pirkei Avos with one of the most brilliant Torah minds in this generation.