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In Parashat Ki Teitzei, we find 74 mitzvot touching nearly every part of life: kindness, responsibility, family, work, a...
08/21/2026

In Parashat Ki Teitzei, we find 74 mitzvot touching nearly every part of life: kindness, responsibility, family, work, and justice.

Food for the Soul: In Elul, “the King is in the field.” Hashem comes closer, inviting us to come closer too.

Mind Over Matter: Amalek represents the coldness that weakens our passion for Judaism. Our answer is to keep that spark alive.

Moshiach Thoughts: When our thoughts are filled with Moshiach and Geulah, we begin living with redemption today.

Have I Got a Story: Rabbi Ze’ev forgot the meditations he had prepared for the shofar. The Baal Shem Tov taught him that while each meditation is a key, a sincere heart is the master key that opens every door.

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This week we read Parshat Ki Teitzei, which contains 74 mitzvot.The parsha touches on everyday responsibilities—from ret...
08/20/2026

This week we read Parshat Ki Teitzei, which contains 74 mitzvot.

The parsha touches on everyday responsibilities—from returning lost objects and protecting others, to paying workers on time, treating people with dignity, and caring for the deceased. It concludes with the mitzvah to remember what Amalek did after the Exodus.

Ki Teitzei reminds us that Torah is lived in the details: through responsibility, kindness, and the way we treat one another.

08/19/2026

Bake It Till You Make It: Muffin Edition
Our new MADA Recipe Series starts with a batch of honey oat goodness. Something delicious is baking at MADA — and this is just the beginning.

Welcome to our new Recipe Series, where we’ll be sharing simple, delicious recipes you’ll want to try, make, and share.

We’re kicking things off with Honey Oat Muffins — wholesome, soft, easy to make, and ready in just 20 minutes.

Watch. Make. Share.

Honey Oat Muffin Recipe:
1 egg • ½ cup honey • ⅓ cup oil • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce • 1 cup oats • 1 cup whole wheat flour • 1 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp baking soda • chocolate chips

Mix by hand. Bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.

Ready? Press play, bake a batch, and share the goodness.

08/14/2026

We’re not done yet—our Kindness in Action campaign is officially EXTENDED!
Inside every box isn't just aid—it’s hope, warmth, and a big bright smile. Remember-You could be the single ray of sunshine in someone's entire week. And here’s the secret: the more joy you bring to people, the more finds its way back to you.

Join us for the upcoming year and change lives—one hour (and one smile) at a time. Pledge your hours, volunteer with MADA https://madacentre.com/action

In Parashat Shoftim, Moshe teaches about justice, leadership, and the responsibility each of us carries to make the righ...
08/14/2026

In Parashat Shoftim, Moshe teaches about justice, leadership, and the responsibility each of us carries to make the right choices.

Food for the Soul: Elul begins—a month of return and renewal, knowing that our Judge is also our loving Father.

Mind Over Matter: Our eyes, ears, and lips are our inner “judges.” Guarding them helps us become who we are meant to be.

Moshiach Thoughts: Every good deed moves the world one step closer to Moshiach.

Have I Got a Story: The Baal Shem Tov’s students met Eliyahu HaNavi without knowing it—a reminder that holiness can be closer than we think.

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https://www.madacentre.com/the-weekly-share/1-elul

This week we read Parshat Shoftim.Moshe instructs the Jewish people to appoint judges and officers in every city to upho...
08/13/2026

This week we read Parshat Shoftim.

Moshe instructs the Jewish people to appoint judges and officers in every city to uphold justice. He teaches them to follow the Torah’s leaders and gives laws concerning kings, cities of refuge, war, and the responsibility of community leaders.

Shoftim reminds us that justice is more than following laws—it means taking responsibility for one another and doing what we can to bring fairness, integrity, and goodness into the world.

Kindness belongs at the table.With MADA’s Kindness in Action campaign, your time becomes meals, deliveries, care—and rea...
08/10/2026

Kindness belongs at the table.

With MADA’s Kindness in Action campaign, your time becomes meals, deliveries, care—and real impact.

Pledge your volunteer hours. Put kindness to work.
👉 madacentre.com/action

What can one hour become?A meal. A delivery. A warm welcome.In MADA’s Recipe for Kindness, one ingredient can make all t...
08/10/2026

What can one hour become?

A meal. A delivery. A warm welcome.

In MADA’s Recipe for Kindness, one ingredient can make all the difference: your time.

Make it count. Join MADA’s Kindness in Action campaign—pledge your hours today.

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In Parashat Re’e, Moshe calls on the Jewish people to choose blessing by following Hashem’s commandments. He teaches abo...
08/07/2026

In Parashat Re’e, Moshe calls on the Jewish people to choose blessing by following Hashem’s commandments. He teaches about tzedakah, the Beit Hamikdash, and the pilgrimage festivals.

Food for the Soul: This is the final Shabbat before Elul—a time to reflect and prepare for a fresh start.

Mind Over Matter: We keep mitzvot not only because they make sense, but because Hashem commands them.

Moshiach Thoughts: The deepest darkness comes before dawn. Stay strong—the light of Geulah is near.

Have I Got a Story: The Rebbe taught that wealth should help us see and support others, not only ourselves.

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https://www.madacentre.com/the-weekly-share/24-av

This week we read Parshat Re’eh.Moshe tells the Jewish people that they have a choice between blessing and curse, depend...
08/06/2026

This week we read Parshat Re’eh.

Moshe tells the Jewish people that they have a choice between blessing and curse, depending on whether they follow Hashem’s commandments. He reminds them to remain faithful, establish the Beit Hamikdash as the central place of worship, care for those in need through charity, and celebrate the three pilgrimage festivals in Jerusalem.

Re’eh reminds us that every day brings choices, and that blessings grow when faith is expressed through our actions, our compassion, and the paths we choose.

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