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The Ba’al Shem Tov On Loving Your Fellow Jew

In response to recent news from Eretz Yisrael, we are posting a few excerpts from the opening section of “The Path of the Baal Shem Tov,” with a minor modifications. Sources include both early and later Chassidic traditions, including several from Chabad. Ahavas Yisrael is the first gate which leads to the courtyard of the Creator … Continue Reading

January 18th, 2012, In Articles, Inspiration, by

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RIP DOWN ALL HATRED!

In one of his lessons (LM II, 73), Rebbe Nachman points out a secret message concerning Tehilim (Psalms) and teshuvah (return to God) that is hidden in the first verse of Sefer Shemot (Book of Exodus). The letters of the words TeHiLIM and TeShUVaH are embedded within a reference to the Children of Israel who … Continue Reading

January 12th, 2012, In Articles, Inspiration, Parsha, Shemot, by

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A Chassidic Story (#25)

A Chassidic Story (#25) This week’s Torah reading, parshas Vayechi, deals with the passing of Yaakov Avinu, our Patriarch, who was the real-live, everyday father of his twelve sons (and Dinah, his daughter). It includes his final words to them, what he felt they had to know to properly fulfill their mission. Similarly, the haftorah … Continue Reading

January 6th, 2012, In Articles, Bereishit, Inspiration, Parsha, by

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The Greatness of Prayer

Reb Noson was once talking about the greatness of prayer. The Midrash states: After the prayers have been received in Heaven, an angel takes an oath from them and then sends the prayers upward, to the Crown which adorns the Holy One’s head (Shemot Rabbah 21:4). “Take note,” said Reb Noson, “even angels cannot rise … Continue Reading

January 2nd, 2012, In Articles, Inspiration, by

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A Chassidic Story (#24)

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December 31st, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, by

A Chassidic Story (#24) Reb Shneur, the grandson of Reb Nachman Kosovar, told the following story about his grandfather and Reb Yudel of Tchidnov who was the rabbi of Ludmir. Reb Nachman built a shul (synagogue) in Ludmir, right near a stream. The mikveh (ritual bath) was adjacent to the shul. One Shabbos morning, before … Continue Reading

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A Chassidic Story (#23)

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December 10th, 2011, In Articles, Bereishit, Inspiration, Parsha, by

A Chassidic Story (#23) Listen, if you’re paying any sort of attention to what’s going on in all the parshas (weekly portions) concerning the Avot and Imahot (Patriarchs and Matriarchs), you’re certainly aware that every detail of their lives made—and continues to make—a big difference. Every detail of life is an example of Divine providence. … Continue Reading

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A Chassidic Story (#21)

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November 27th, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, Parsha, by

A Chassidic Story (#21) Since Yitzchak Avinu, champion of yirat Shemayim (Divine awe), is the hero of Parshat Toldot here’s a story and a half about the Rebbe Reb Zushia and yirah. For a certain stretch in his life, the Rebbe Reb Zushia constantly prayed that he be granted genuine yirah, from the innermost point … Continue Reading

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A Chassidic Story (#20)

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November 20th, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, by

A Chassidic Story (#20) One Shabbos morning the first Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Baal HaTanya, came home to find some chassidim waiting for him. He asked them if they wanted him to teach them a chassidic lesson or tell them a chassidic story. Here’s what they chose to hear. At the time the Baal HaTanya was … Continue Reading

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What a Tikkun!

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November 17th, 2011, In Breslov Woman, Inspiration, by

One of the great things about living within our particular Breslov community is a kind of shared spiritual language rooted in Rebbe Nachman’s teachings. There’s something inexpressibly relieving about running into a friend who, after asking me how I’m doing, understands exactly what I mean when I smile, raise my eyebrows, and nod in a … Continue Reading

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A Chassidic Story (#19)

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November 13th, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, by

A Chassidic Story (#19) We promised you last week a classic chassidic story. Here it is. For some reason it seems apropos to Parshas VaEra and Avraham Avinu serving guests. But it’s classic because of the Rebbe Reb Zushia’s simple tefilah (prayer) which is so easy to imitate in the saying, but almost impossible to … Continue Reading

 












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