January 12, 2012

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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 (#19)

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

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

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A Chassidic Story (#15)

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

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

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Proud to be Jewish

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

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

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A Midrash for Monday (#14)/Rosh HaShanah-Yom Kippur

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September 25th, 2011, In Articles, Devarim, Festivals, Inspiration, by

A Midrash for Monday (#14) This one is especially appropriate for Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur and the days in between. Actually, it’s good to have this one handy all the time! The prophet Yeshayahu says, “Seek God when He is present” (Isaiah 55:6), but King David (Yeshayau’s multiple-great-grandfather) says, “Seek God and His might; seek … Continue Reading

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Bouncing Back—and Forward

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September 23rd, 2011, In Articles, Devarim, Parsha, Rebbe Nachman & Works, by

Dvar Torah for Parshat Netzavim-VaYelekh Bouncing Back—and Forward “You are standing here today… (Deuteronomy 29:9). Rashi comments: “Like ‘today’ which is, which gets dark and which shines, [God] has shone on you in the past and will shine on you in the future. The curses and the suffering [of Deuteronomy 28] maintain and sustain you.* … Continue Reading

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Breslov Repair Kit – Shame

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September 23rd, 2011, In Breslov Woman, by

Through new Torah insights, each person becomes filled with shame. Through shame, a person merits repentance, since repentance, whereby we cease to sin any longer, primarily results from shame… …when a person comes to the tzadik and hears Torah teachings from his mouth, and he thereby feels shame and begins to sense his own lowliness, … Continue Reading

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A Midrash for Monday (#13)

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September 18th, 2011, In Articles, by

A Midrash for Monday Is there any sort of social hierarchy in Judaism, or are all people equal? Yes. “You are standing here today, all of you, before Hashem your God. Your tribal leaders, elders and law-enforcers, every Israelite man” (Deuteronomy 29:9). God says, “Even though I have appointed for you leaders, elders and law-enforcers, … Continue Reading

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Dvar Torah for Purim

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March 10th, 2011, In Articles, Festivals, by

Dvar Torah for Purim Based on Likutey Moharan II, Lesson #74 “Because initially all beginnings were from Pesach. That is why all the mitzvahs are a reminder of the Exodus from Egypt. But now….” (And [Rebbe Nachman] did not conclude.) Rebbe Nachman did not conclude, so we must begin. Exactly what the Rebbe was implying, … Continue Reading

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SHOVaVYM (ToT)

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January 6th, 2011, In Articles, Shemot, by

This is “extra credit,” intended to be informative, not obligatory. This is a slightly updated version of a dvar Torah from many years ago, so if it looks familiar, you know why. The week of the Torah-reading (parshat) Shemot begins the period of Shovavym. SHOVaVYM is an acronym for the first six parshiot found in the … Continue Reading

 












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