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G‑d created the universe and all physical objects ex nihilo, "something from nothing." Our task is to transform the "something" into "nothing"--transform the material into spiritual.
R. Sholom DovBer of Lubavitch (Hayom Yom, 29 Adar II)
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Invariably, we would give our new homeland a name from the Bible.
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Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count, is a festive day on the Jewish calendar.
By Menachem Posner
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Making a blessing before eating is how we acknowledge the creator who provides us with the food; now that you know the why, read of the what and how
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