Chabad of the Capital District

Learning & Inspiration

“We Will Be As Dreamers”How humanity recovers from an absurd dream Read More
The Happiest Time of My Life: Facing a Life-Threatening Diagnosis“Joy breaks all bounds,” I would repeat to my husband. Read More
The Smile and Strength of Shaina CharitonowAs pious and devout as she was, she had an impish sense of humor and would stop at nothing to bring... Read More
What Happened at Marah?Following the Parting of the Sea, Moses sweetened water for the people to drink, and they were... Read More

Weekly Magazine

Thirteen Kabbalistic Teachings on Men and Women

Each man stands between two females: the corporeal woman below to whom he must provide sustenance and affection; and the Shechinah which stands over him to bless him with these so that he may turn around and provide them to the woman of his covenant

By Tzvi Freeman

10 Ways to Celebrate 10 Shevat

Looking for ways to channel this day’s inspiration into your life? Here are our suggestions.

Take the Month of Shevat Quiz

How much do you know about the month of Shevat? Take the quiz to find out!

By Menachem Posner

Can You Be Righteous?

Our world needs more righteous people or, at least, more righteous acts.

By Katia Bolotin

What Happened at Marah?

Following the Parting of the Sea, Moses sweetened water for the people to drink, and they were given some of the first mitzvahs. Or were they?

By Yehuda Shurpin