March 28, 2012

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Breslov Kabbalah: The Shattering Of The Vessels

In Part Seven of Breslov Kabbalah, we explore the act of the shattering of the vessels containing Holy light and how this teaches us to “redesign” our thought processes in order to tackle what lies ahead. As the next stage in Creation, God formed Ten Sefirot to act as channels or filters to convey Hishates Light … Continue Reading

March 28th, 2012, In Kabbalah, by

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Breslov Kabbalah: The Vacated Space

In Part Six of Breslov Kabbalah, we explore the idea of the world being devoid of Godliness, since God contracted Himself from that space to “make room” for the Creation. Following the creation of the first Tzimtzum, God continued to withdraw His presence and expand the size of the Vacated Space. Within that Vacated Space … Continue Reading

March 14th, 2012, In Articles, Kabbalah, by

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Does God Love Old People?

Does God Love Old People? This is not a “shocking headline” or a teaser or a hypothetical question. It’s a real challenge to emunah (faith) for an elderly person who is watching his body and/or his mind deteriorate. For the caretakers as well—in particular family members, who watch the decay unfold, the slow, sad, even … Continue Reading

February 21st, 2012, In Articles, Breslov Elders, by

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A Chassidic Story (#23)

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

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

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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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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 (#13)

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September 17th, 2011, In Articles, by

A Chassidic Story (#13) In the feudal system that existed during the Baal Shem Tov’s lifetime, the lord of the manor would lease the right to handle his agricultural business to the highest bidder. Often this was a Jew, as is the case in our story. In fact, our story involves two such Jews. The … 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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A Chassidic Story

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July 10th, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, by

Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov #62 Reb Meir of Anipoli told the following story. In a certain village there lived a sock-maker. Summer, winter, spring and fall, the sock-maker would daven (pray) in the local shul (synagogue). Even if there wasn’t a minyan, he would daven there by himself. The Baal Shem Tov was once visiting … Continue Reading

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A Chassidishe Maaseh #2

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July 3rd, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, by

Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov #60 Reb Yosef the Melamed (cheder* teacher) once visited Linitz and told the following story. Reb Yosef was a trustworthy individual and held money in escrow for many people. During a certain period, he had many people’s money in his care. One of those people was the rebbetzin** of his town, … Continue Reading

 












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