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Magazine 5768 (2007-2008)

Toldot 5768 - November 9, 2007

Living
The Marshmallow
By Yossy Goldman
The children were told that they could eat their marshmallow immediately, right then and there. Or, they could wait 20 minutes and receive…another marshmallow
The Ladder
By Eliezer Steinman
Their leader spotted a beautiful bird perched atop a tall tree. "Come," he said to his disciples, "I wish to capture this bird, so that we may delight in her song and gaze upon her wondrous hues"
How A Stupid Little Ruler Saved My Life
By Jay Litvin
What does it mean to be indispensable? For most of my life I’ve asked myself that question.
Parshah
The Parshah in a Nutshell
After 20 childless years, Rebecca bears twins: Esau and Jacob. Esau prefers hunting; Jacob prefers Torah study. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of red lentil soup. Jacob deceives his father for his blessing, and flees to escape Esau’s wrath.
The Resemblance
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Abraham and Ishmael, Abraham and Isaac--a study in the difference between likeness and semblance
Beans and Birthrights
By Yossy Goldman
Esau sold his birthright for a pot of beans. But what did Jacob pay for it?
To Dig a Well
By Yanki Tauber
You need to pick a spot and stick with it. You can’t stop boring when you hit a rocky stretch, and you can’t take the work home with you.
The Jewish Woman
Back to the Garden
By Gwendolyn Davis
I thought redemption was really here — now. A single tear escapes, and a little bit of my heart breaks. I can't help it. It was such a good dream...
Addicted to Video Games
My sixteen-year-old twin brother is out of control and my mother doesn’t seem to be able to deal with it. We had always been very close, but now all he does is play video games...
A Doll for Frania
By Orly Fuerst
Postcard upon postcard asking to please send a little sugar, a little butter, some warm socks. It gets cold at night. Frania wants a doll, please don't send a doll. There is no room in the ghetto for a doll...
News
Israeli Children Immerse Themselves in Their First Torah Lessons
By Mordechai Nisselman
A special program run by the Chabad Youth Organization in Israel introduces second graders to Genesis.
Siberian Jewish Community Gets New School Building
Omsk, Russia’s Jewish community celebrated the completion of a new building for the Ohr Avner Chabad Day School, built with the help of the regional governor.
In material matters one should always look at he whose situation is lower than one's own, and thank the good G-d for His kindness to him. In spiritual matters one should always look at he who is higher than oneself, and plead with G-d to grant him the intelligence to learn from the other, and the ability and strength to rise higher.
— Hayom Yom, Cheshvan 24