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Magazine Articles Reader
by Chabad.org: Narrated By Yisroel Beenstock and Chaya Evers
Listen to a wide array of Jewish wisdom and ideas, inspiration, and stories selected from Chabad.org’s weekly articles.
Episodes
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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?
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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.
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7 Inspiring Jewish Lessons From Fish
The zodiac sign of Adar is fish. What can we learn from these aquatic creatures?
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On Didactics, Depravity, and Decapitating Donkeys
Killing the foal seems so pointless. What possible good could come of it?
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When G-d Needs You
How should we respond to that cynical voice within?
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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.
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The Soul’s Wrestling Match: Can It Be a Peaceful Battle?
The G‑dy soul has a secret weapon.
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‘Home Away From Home’ at Miami University
Unexpectedly, Alan started to feel sick.
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What Is a Gemach?
Listen to a wide array of Jewish wisdom and ideas, inspiration, and stories selected from Chabad.org’s weekly articles.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why Aren’t Shellfish Kosher?
Shellfish do not have kosher signs. But what if they did?
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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.
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Benjamin in the Bible
Learn about the life and impact of Jacob's beloved, youngest son.
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Feeling Rejected by My Former Shabbat Hosts
They don’t seem to have much time for me anymore.
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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.
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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!”
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Why Is the Contemporary Prayer Book So Long?
During the days of the First Temple, no formal prayer was needed.
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Judaism and Pet Ownership: 18 FAQs
Explore some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Judaism and pet ownership.
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Why Jacob Loved Rachel
Leah’s soul stemmed from the world of thought; Rachel’s, from the world of speech. Leah was introspective, a master of meditation. Rachel was a communicator, charismatic and appealing.
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The Reason Isaac Went Blind
Isaac had attained such a lofty nature that his body was a loyal agent of his soul.
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My Husband Gets Agitated Over Every Request
I feel like I can’t request anything from him at all! And when I tell him how hurt I feel from his behavior, he just gets mad.
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A Tale of Two Butchers
Melbourne has often been named one of the most livable cities in the world. Lesser known, but most important, is that this “shtetl” is famous for its kindness—it’s hachnasat orchim—generously hosting and caring for its guests, and for the enormous compassion that the people have for each other.
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Fighting the Pre-Shabbat Madness
I need to see beyond the consciousness of division. To stay present in reality.
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7 Life Lessons From My Pool Robot Cleaner
Chassidic teachings encourage us to learn from everything we encounter in life.
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Why Does G-d Send Us False Prophets?
Why would G-d need to send a prophet to test us and find out what He surely already knows?
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The Kind Benefactor Who Was Barred From Heaven
“Suddenly, I saw an angel walking toward me. It blocked my way forward, and began to drag me back out of Gan Eden!”
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I Have a Weird Fear of Death
Should I try not to fulfill my mission so I can live, or do good deeds and die?
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His Name Shone
The Rebbe picked up a note: “Who wrote this note? His name glistens and shines!”
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Can You Bribe G‑d?
What does the question even mean? How would one “bribe” the Creator anyway?
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Five Comforting Quotes From Nachamu, Isaiah’s Prophecy of Comfort
Listen to a wide array of Jewish wisdom and ideas, inspiration, and stories selected from Chabad.org’s weekly articles.
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11 Unique Jewish Wedding Traditions From Around the World
Listen to a wide array of Jewish wisdom and ideas, inspiration, and stories selected from Chabad.org’s weekly articles.
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Hachnasat Kallah
Literally “bringing in the bride,” it refers to the mitzvah of providing bride and groom with all that they need to marry.
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The Ignorant Groom’s Transformation
Listen to a wide array of Jewish wisdom and ideas, inspiration, and stories selected from Chabad.org’s weekly articles.
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The American Soldier Who Stood Up to the Nazis—and Won!
Listen to a wide array of Jewish wisdom and ideas, inspiration, and stories selected from Chabad.org’s weekly articles.
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Inner Voices and Dumb Choices
Brush up your inner judge, and never be duped again.
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The Sobering Reality of Sober Living
What price will our long-term relationship pay for us not allowing her home?
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Why Does G-d Want Us to Get Frustrated?
The floor was covered with rusty tools and toilet parts, and all I had to show for it was a now empty bag of cookies.
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Singing on Foreign Soil
Exile is not just a physical displacement from our land; it is a spiritual displacement.
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Losing My Diamond Ring Helped Me See the Real Gem
When my current husband and I married, I asked him to “gift” me my Aunt Dot’s ring. I understood that the diamond was only a symbol, and that the practice of committing oneself to love and understanding of one’s partner was the true treasure.
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The Empowering Art of Framing
Why is it important to list the journeys? The Torah isn’t a history book, nor is it a travelogue, so what’s the purpose of this list?
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Being Honest Should be Completely Obvious
The summary verse of the first part of Matot appears to omit the most salient point!
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What Is the Significance of King David’s Harp?
As a lad David played for Saul, and at the end of his life, he is described as the “sweet singer of Israel.”
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18 Facts About Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
The founder and sole Rebbe of Breslov, R. Nachman’s earthy and relatable teachings continue to touch hearts and light up thousands of souls to this very day.
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Why Were the Temples Destroyed?
Learn the reasons given by the sages, as well as what they mean to us today.
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Dear G-d, Bring Us Home!
Mi Keamcha Yisroel, “Who is like your People, the Nation of Israel!”
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Judging a Stranger Favorably at the Cemetery in Tzfat
I signal her for a ride but she seems to be ignoring me. What nerve! She is sitting comfortably in her nearly empty, air-conditioned car and is patently ignoring me.
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Listen to a wide array of Jewish wisdom and ideas, inspiration, and stories selected from Chabad.org’s weekly articles.
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Listen to a wide array of Jewish wisdom and ideas, inspiration, and stories selected from Chabad.org’s weekly articles.
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