February 9, 2012

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United Hebrew(s)

“Israel camped there, opposite the mountain” (Exodus 19:2). As one person, with one heart (Rashi). A few weeks ago, I was asked to write something about Rebbe Nachman’s teachings concerning shalom and Jewish unity. As you may recall, there was some sort of turmoil concerning internecine feuding in a city here in the Holy Land. … Continue Reading

February 9th, 2012, In Articles, Parsha, Shemot, 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 Midrash for Monday

A Midrash for Monday “Therefore proclaim: Behold! I [God] am giving [Pinchas] My covenant of shalom!” (Numbers 25:12). Great is the shalom that was given, because the world runs only on shalom. The entirety of the Torah is shalom, as it is said (Proverbs 3:17), “Her ways are way of pleasantness and all her paths … Continue Reading

July 11th, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, by

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Dvar Torah for Parshat Behar/Shavuot

Dvar Torah for Parshat Behar Based on Likutey Halakhot, Areiv 3:30 “God spoke to Moshe on Mount Sinai, saying” (Leviticus 25:1). This week’s Torah-reading starts with a mention of Mount Sinai, and because we are preparing ourselves to receive anew the holy Torah given at Sinai, let’s talk about how we can get ready. Fill … Continue Reading

May 12th, 2011, In Articles, Festivals, Inspiration, Parsha, VaYikra, by

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Another answer to the question…

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May 12th, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, VaYikra, by

On this verse, “God spoke to Moshe on Mount Sinai, saying” (Leviticus 25:1), Rashi brings the following question of our Sages. “mah inyan shmitah etzel Har Sinai?” “What does the Sabbatical year have to do with Mount Sinai?” I would like to answer the following: “Israel encamped [vy’yichan] there, opposite the mountain [Sinai]” (Exodus 19:2). … Continue Reading

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One Nation

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April 6th, 2011, In Festivals, by

“Speak to the entire congregation of Israel…that they should take for themselves, each man a lamb according to their fathers’ homes, a lamb per household. And if a household is too few for a lamb, then he should take one with a neighbor near-by his house, according to the count of souls…” (Exodus 12:3–4). Words … Continue Reading

Dvar Torah for Parshat Pinchas

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July 1st, 2010, In Uncategorized, by

Based on Likutey Halakhot, Shavuot 2:35 and Rabbi Nachman’s Wisdom #96 “Therefore, proclaim, Behold! I [God] give [Pinchas] My covenant: Peace” (Numbers 25:12). We know that God acts measure for measure. How, then, does a spear-toting, tribal-head killing “zealot” (a loaded word, if ever there was one!) get rewarded with God’s covenant of shalom, peace?! … Continue Reading

48th Day (Monday, 17 May)

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May 16th, 2010, In Uncategorized, by

Week of Malkhut, Sixth Day Major sefirah: Malkhut/Royalty-Kingship; minor sefirah: Yesod/Foundation When it comes to crimes against the government not all misbehavior is the same. There are misdemeanors and there are felonies. But most kings and kingdoms, the smart ones, realize that their subjects will make mistakes: give in to temptation, scoff at certain laws, … Continue Reading

41st Day of the Omer (Monday, 10 May)

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May 9th, 2010, In Prayer / Hitbodedut, by

Week of Yesod, Sixth Day Major sefirah: Yesod/Foundation; minor sefirah: Yesod/Foundation What’s the foundation of the Foundation, eh? Good question. I’ve discovered that quiet itself is foundational (Zohar 3:115b). When I reach that inner-stillness I feel the strength to carry out my resolutions because that inner-quietness can overpower all the outer-noise. And that strength of … Continue Reading

36th Day of the Omer (Wednesday, 5 May)

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May 4th, 2010, In Uncategorized, by

Week of Yesod, First Day Major sefirah: Yesod/Foundation; minor sefirah: Chessed/Kindness A few days ago I mentioned that I realized that certain central components of my being determine the quality of my thinking and behavior. If a certain appetite takes control, just about any behavior or belief that indulges the appetite can be rationalized. The … Continue Reading

 












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