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Why Was Samuel Upset by the Request for a King

And why did G‑d deem the request a rejection, when appointing a king is entirely legitimate according to the Torah?

02-24
10:21

What Is the Jewish Perspective on the Bible Codes?

Listen to a wide array of Jewish wisdom and ideas, inspiration, and stories selected from Chabad.org’s weekly articles.

02-24
11:18

7 Inspiring Jewish Lessons From Fish

The zodiac sign of Adar is fish. What can we learn from these aquatic creatures?

02-24
03:52

On Didactics, Depravity, and Decapitating Donkeys

Killing the foal seems so pointless. What possible good could come of it?

01-17
07:15

When G-d Needs You

How should we respond to that cynical voice within?

11-23
03:56

The Butler, the Baker ... the Dynamite Maker

You can take the lead of your own life and start writing better scripts. It’s not easy, but it’s doable.

11-23
06:49

The Soul’s Wrestling Match: Can It Be a Peaceful Battle?

The G‑dy soul has a secret weapon.

11-23
17:08

‘Home Away From Home’ at Miami University

Unexpectedly, Alan started to feel sick.

11-23
05:42

What Is a Gemach?

Listen to a wide array of Jewish wisdom and ideas, inspiration, and stories selected from Chabad.org’s weekly articles.

11-23
06:00

My Father, My Superman

I watched my father, encloaked not in a red cape but in a weathered, white tallit, a joyful Chassidic melody on his lips.

11-23
09:19

Living From Within, Hearing With Your Soul

Hasidism is not simply a doctrine or a theory; it’s an experience to be felt, to be lived from within.

11-23
07:05

A Model of Love

Real love is an experience that intensifies throughout life. It is the small, everyday acts of being together that makes love flourish. It is sharing, caring, and respecting one another.

11-15
08:39

What’s Up With Esau’s Kiss?

We should never underestimate the power of our good behavior on others, even someone with a long history of belligerence like Esau.

11-15
06:45

Why Jacob Prepared for Three Eventualities

Don’t get caught on a single-minded track just because it’s always worked for you. Be Like Jacob, and think outside the box.

11-15
06:31

Why Aren’t Shellfish Kosher?

Shellfish do not have kosher signs. But what if they did?

11-15
06:10

A Chabad Friendship Saved My Life

I was informed that had I not gone out for lunch and had been sitting at my desk as usual, the end results would have been deadly.

11-15
05:29

Benjamin in the Bible

Learn about the life and impact of Jacob's beloved, youngest son.

11-15
05:05

Feeling Rejected by My Former Shabbat Hosts

They don’t seem to have much time for me anymore.

11-15
05:28

Mothering Teens Is Harder Than I Thought

On the one hand, I saw myself traveling, working long hours, being busy with a busy career; on the other hand, I always had this desire to be a mommy.

11-15
05:04

Don’t Get Stuck Like an Elephant!

When someone tells you, “You can’t,” don’t listen to them. Be like Jacob and say, “Who said? Watch me—I will!”

11-10
06:08

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