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How Much Help Should We Provide to Neighbors?
Finding the balance between kindness and being taken advantage of when neighbors frequently ask for assistance
Fun Facts About Mold, Matches, and the Dead Sea
Discover what mold really is, who invented matches, and where the lowest place on Earth can be found
Your Friend Clinched a Bad Deal -- Should You Tell Him?
Tell the unvarnished truth or make someone happy or... is there a better way?
Fun Facts About Prime Numbers, Pens, and Rivers
Learn what prime numbers are, how the ballpoint pen was invented, and which river is the longest in the world
X-Rays, Microwaves, and the World’s Biggest Insect
Learn how X-rays work, how the microwave was discovered, and where the biggest insect in the world lives
Tides, Rubik’s Cube, and a Lizard That Walks on Water
Discover how tides work, when the Rubik’s Cube was created, and the little lizard that can run on water
How the Torah prohibition against moving boundaries applies to all of us
Respecting the property and rights of others forms the basis of a just and tranquil society
The Mitzvah of Tzedakah -- Much More than 'Charity'
The Torah commandment to give tzedakah has the power to transform us into compassionate people -- and to transform the entire world
'Love Your Neighbor As Yourself' in Daily Life
Implementing Torah guidance to build a better world
Performing Acts of Kindness: Balancing Home and Community
Which is more important—kindness at home or kindness outside the home?
Weighing and Measuring on Shabbat
A concise guide to what is permitted and what is forbidden
How to Handle a Telemarketer according to the Torah
One can say 'no' without disrespecting others
3D, Super Glue, and the Deepest Cave on Earth
Learn what 3D really means, how super glue was discovered, and where to find the world’s deepest cave
The ghosts in the barber shop
A common ethical dilemma: Is it acceptable to hold your place in line while stepping away?
His Prayers Are Disturbing Yours. Now What?
What can a person do if someone else's loud praying doesn't allow him to focus?
Should we pretend to be happy with a friend's success even if we're jealous?
The Torah tells us that actions influence emotions. A quick guide to not feeling a hypocrite...
Should We Help People Who Don't Deserve It?
If your intention was to fulfill a mitzvah, you will be rewarded regardless of whether the other person deserved to benefit
Should We Care About Global Tragedies? A Jewish Perspective on Empathy Beyond Borders
Exploring the Torah’s Call to Share in the Pain of Others- Even When Disaster Strikes Far Away
Making tea on Shabbat -- how it's done
A practical guide to preparing tea on Shabbat while adhering to Jewish law
