June 3, 2012

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A Chassidic Maaseh (#27)

A Chassidic Story (#27) Reb Mendel of Bahr once related the following: When I was young, there was a period when I was davening (praying) with particular passion and fervor. One day, while I was davening, the thought struck me: How do I dare daven to God, when I am so filled with sin?! This … Continue Reading

June 3rd, 2012, In Articles, Inspiration, Inspirational, by

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A Chassidic Story (#24)

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

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

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Dvar Torah: Parshat VaYishlach

Dvar Torah for Parshat VaYishlach “[Yaakov] got up that night … and crossed Maavor Yabok … Yaakov remained alone. A man wrestled with him until dawn” (Genesis 32:23–25). Considering some of the people Yaakov Avinu (our Patriarch) had to contend with, I would have thought that wrestling with an angel would be a piece o’ … Continue Reading

December 8th, 2011, In Articles, Bereishit, by

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A Chassidic Story (#21)

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

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

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Sukkot Joy

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October 11th, 2011, In Articles, Festivals, Inspiration, by

Apropos of Sukkot, an abridged rendition of Likutey Moharan II, Lesson #81 When a person cheers himself with the joy of mitzvah, and the joy is so great that it reaches down to his feet—i.e., he dances for joy—this concept is called “we will bring home a heart of wisdom” (Psalms 90:12). The feet are … Continue Reading

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A Chassidic Story (#15)

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October 8th, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, by

A Chassidic Story (#15) This story is one of my personal favorites. It’s human in many ways: the innkeeper’s desire to help both at the story’s beginning and end; in the protagonist’s tenderheartedness and his desire to celebrate Shabbat as best way possible. There’s a deep current of mystery running throughout and—it’s a fish story. … Continue Reading

Proud to be Jewish

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September 26th, 2011, In Articles, Festivals, Inspiration, Pathways, by

Dvar Torah for Rosh HaShanah Proud to be Jewish We’re on the threshold of Rosh HaShanah, the Day of Judgment, when we’re scrutinized, weighed in the balance and then written down for a good year (hopefully), all in less time than it took to read this sentence. Rosh HaShanah is two days long not because … Continue Reading

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Dvar Torah for Parshat Matot

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July 21st, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, Parsha, by

Dvar Torah for Parshat Matot Based on Likutey Halakhot, Sheluchin 5:17 “Moshe spoke to the Israelite tribal heads, saying: ‘This is the word God has commanded’” (Numbers 30:2). Rashi comments that when any mitzvah was introduced, the tribal heads had the privilege to be the first to learn about it, directly from Moshe Rabbeinu. Rashi … Continue Reading

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

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June 23rd, 2011, In Articles, by

Reb Noson zal (of blessed memory) once commented that before he became a chassid (disciple) of Rebbe Nachman zal, he was far from being diligent in his Torah study. “I very much wanted to study a lot. But what happened was, everyday I would come to the beis hamidrash (study hall) and there was some … Continue Reading

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Dvar Torah for Purim

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March 3rd, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, Prayer / Hitbodedut, by

Dvar Torah for Purim Based on Likutey Halakhot, Tefillin 6:23 “In the first month, Nisan, of the twelfth year of King Achashveirosh’s reign, he cast pur—which is a goral (lots)—in front of Haman, from day to day and from month to month, the twelfth month, Adar” (Esther 3:7). The holy holiday of Purim is named … Continue Reading

 













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