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Daily Quote
It is written, "For you (the people of Israel) shall be a desirable land, says G-d" (Malachi 3:12). Just as the greatest explorers will never uncover the limits of the great and valuable resources which the Almighty has placed within the earth, neither will anyone ever discover the limits of the great treasures which lie buried within a Jew -- G-d's "desirable land."
Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov
Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Lisbon
Light Shabbat Candles at
7:12 PM  -  Friday, September 24
Shabbat Ends
8:08 PM  -  Shabbat, September 25
Light Holiday Candles at
7:08 PM  -  Monday, September 27
Light Holiday Candles after
8:03 PM  -  Tuesday, September 28
Holiday Ends
8:02 PM  -  Wednesday, September 29
Weekly Torah Portion
Vezot Hab'rachah
Upcoming Holiday
Sukkot
Sep. 20 - Sep. 27
Weekly Magazine
13 Facts About Sukkot Every Jew Should Know
Sukkot is a weeklong festival celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the lulav and etrog and joyous feasting.
By Menachem Posner
Take the Lulav and Etrog Quiz
By Menachem Posner
Can I Tie Down the Sechach?
Some sechach blew off during Sukkot. I was wondering if I can just tie it down with string. When I asked (and looked on the Internet), I got mixed replies.
By Yehuda Shurpin
Could the People Have Stopped Moses' Passing?
G‑d instructed Moses to ascend the mountain “in the middle of the day,” making it clear that they had no power over what would happen.
By Yossi Ives
Are We Destined to Stay the Same?
Is there a way to imagine teshuvah as something empowering and encouraging, rather than a beat-down from G‑d?
By Aharon Loschak
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