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Can You Handle The Downs?

Let’s review what we wrote last week about the Omer-offering. Yes, it’s that important. The offering consisted of barley, an archetypical animal food. On the second day of Pesach, an omer (a measure equal to approximately 2 quarts/1.9 liter) of barley was waved in the six directions of space (up, down and to the four … Continue Reading

April 26th, 2012, In Inspiration, Parsha, VaYikra, by

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Rebbe Nachman’s Wisdom: Pesach and Unnecessary Stringencies

In Likutey Moharan II, 44, the Rebbe cautions us not to be overly stringent in any observance. The Rebbe quotes the Talmudic maxims, “God does not rule over His creatures with tyranny” (Avodah Zarah 3a), and, “The Torah was not given to the ministering angels” (Berakhot 25b; see “His Wisdom” #30). The Rebbe also said, … Continue Reading

March 27th, 2012, In Articles, Festivals, Inspiration, Rebbe Nachman & Works, by

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The Karate Rabbi

A short while ago I read a very interesting article in the Mishpacha Magazine called “Power Rabbi.” This article details the fascinating life of karate master and champion Rabbi Fishel Jacobs. Fishel, or Flip as he was called, reached the level of eighth-degree karate master. What I found interesting was not that Fishel, at age … Continue Reading

March 21st, 2012, In Articles, Inspiration, Parsha, VaYikra, by

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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!

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

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

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A Chassidic Story (#25)

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

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

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The Greatness of Prayer

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

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

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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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