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Kislev 9, 5781

Jewish History

Birth & Passing of R. Dovber of Lubavitch
Kislev 9 is both the birthday and day of passing of Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch...

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Chabad custom: Omit Tachnun in afternoon prayers In Chabad practice, starting in the afternoon, Tachnun (confession of sins) and...

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15 Historical Facts About Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch

Join us as we discover the life and times of a Jewish leader and Torah scholar.

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13 Facts About Leah Everyone Should Know

See how much you really know about our fourth matriarch, Leah!

By Menachem Posner

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If Jacob saw that Leah was the one with the blessing of children, why did that not command more of his attention?

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Learn about the mothers of Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher, four of the 12 Tribes of Israel

By Leibel Gniwisch