Jewish Grit and Hanukkah
Many studies show that effort is far more important than our natural abilities in anything that we’re trying to accomplish. In her book...
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Neshama Staff
- Dec 21, 2016
- 3 min
Natalie Portman's Christmas Tree
After 35 years, Natalie Portman’s dream is about to come true. The award-winning Jewish actress is going to have a Christmas tree in her...
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Neshama Staff
- Dec 15, 2016
- 3 min
Why Do We Say Kaddish for the Deceased?
It is often pointed out that Kaddish is not a prayer for the dead per se, but rather a praise of God. The question remains, however, as...
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Neshama Staff
- Dec 7, 2016
- 4 min
Two Meanings of Maturity: Rabbi Weinreb on Parshat Vayetze
How do you define “maturity”? The dictionary definition asserts that it is a state of being full-grown, ripe, or fully developed. But I...
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Neshama Staff
- Dec 2, 2016
- 7 min
God, Stay Where I Can See You
A decade ago, I began a journey toward Jewish observance together with my husband. I embraced performing mitzvahs and keeping Shabbat. I...
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Neshama Staff
- Nov 25, 2016
- 3 min
One Thing They Can’t Take Away
“Give me a burial plot … If it be your desire that I bury my dead … speak on my behalf to Efron” (Genesis 23:3,8). What about Maarat...
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Neshama Staff
- Sep 27, 2016
- 2 min
It’s all a Gift
Are we grateful for all the gifts G-d gives us? Our children, grandchildren, spouse, siblings, friends’ parents, etc. How about the gift...
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