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At Olami Resources, we keep our eye on the news to bring you timely articles and links that we think a rabbi or Jewish educator would find interesting! We have decided to share some of these links in a weekly feature on the blog. Enjoy! 1) To remember something better, don’t write it down. Draw... Read more »

Who doesn’t dream of landing a windfall, and retiring with enough wealth to pursue all of one’s genuine interests? While that may be a reality for a few select individuals, there’s a

One of the first mitzvot that a newcomer to Judaism begins to integrate into their life is prayer. The mere thought that there’s an

Some explain the name ‘Chanukah’ to refer to the Jews resting on the 25th day of Kislev, but others point out, one is permitted to work on Chanukah... it is not a holiday that requires

Almost 90% of American Jews celebrate Chanukah, making it the most celebrated Jewish holiday besides Pesach. Since even the most secular Jews feel a connection to the holiday, a class on the

With great joy and praise to HKB"H, we're thrilled to share the wonderful news that the NEW, beautiful, and modern, Hebrew translation of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch's Torah Commentary can now be studied (and searched) from AlHaTorah's Mikraot Gedolot.

Olami Resources is happy to present on ongoing weekly series of compelling and timely essays with accompanying source sheets researched and written by Rabbi Dr. Nachum Amsel. The essays appear in the book, “The Encyclopedia of Jewish Values” published by Urim, or in the upcoming books, “The Encyclopedia of Jewish Values: Man to Man” and... Read more »

In ‘A Brief History of Time’ (published in 1998) Professor Stephen Hawking was equivocal about the possibility of a Creator, stating that finding a complete theory of the universe would allow mankind to know the mind of G-d”. But in his final book, “Brief Answers To The Big Questions,” which is published on Tuesday, the astrophysicist... Read more »

The Pittsburgh synagogue shooting is believed to be the deadliest attack on Jews in American history. To that end, Jews around the globe are celebrating — #ShowUpForShabbat — a nationwide initiative aimed at filling synagogues across the country this weekend, and by extension, showing direct solidarity to the Pittsburgh Jewish community. In light of the above,... Read more »

In light of the tragic events of this Shabbos, it seems appropriate to share this shiur on Holding Fast in Times of Pain. “It is a time of pain for Jacob.” הוֹי כִּי גָדוֹל הַיּוֹם הַהוּא מֵאַיִן כָּמֹהוּ וְעֵת צָרָה הִיא לְיַעֲקֹב וּמִמֶּנָּה יִוָּשֵׁעַ.״ --ירמיהו ל:ז

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