THE FATHER OF THEM ALL

In Brunoy, he was the “father of them all.” Anash and T’mimim would consult with him about their problems. They knew he had no ulterior motives or agenda. He was involved in all decisions regarding the yeshiva, and in meetings of the hanhala he was looked to as the main voice. Everyone respected R’ Yisroel Noach Blinitzky’s opinion since they knew he was a man of truth. * As a follow-up to the previous article about R’ Yisroel Noach, the following was taken from a t’shura given out at the wedding of R’ Yoel Blinitzky.

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THE HUGE DEMAND FOR TORAH SCROLLS IN RUSSIA

In contrast to the cold weather that night in Moscow, in the small but pleasant restaurant near the Marina Roscha shul, the atmosphere was particularly warm. Dozens of bachurim from Yeshivas Tomchei T’mimim in Ohr Yehuda sat together with their fathers and farbrenged with the yeshiva’s teachers and the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Sholom Dovber Hendel. They sang one niggun after another and then another inspirational talk, by way of preparing them for their trip to the Rebbe.

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MOSHIACH: A MORTAL BORN OF MAN AND WOMAN

From Chapter Fourteen of Rabbi Shloma Majeski’s Likkutei Mekoros, Volume 2.

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A CARTON IN EXCHANGE FOR A SUITCASE

Presented to mark the passing of the Rebbe Rashab on Beis Nissan

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POURING OUT THE BLESSING OF REDEMPTION

The Zohar’s statement begs the well-known question: How can it be said that women are “exempt from Mitzvos”? Women are actually obligated in the majority of the Mitzvos! * The Kos Shel Bracha of the Future Era entails the revelation of the essence of G-d, which is connected with the essence of a Jew, a Jew’s inner core which transcends Torah and Mitzvos.

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JOURNEY OF A NICE JEWISH BOY FROM MANHATTAN

The fascinating life story of Rabbi Shlomo Kabakov, mental health therapist and former photographer. * He grew up as a typical American kid in Manhattan, but his soul gave him no rest until he found what he was looking for, in Judaism. And then he discovered Chassidus, and one day, even discovered his Chabad roots.

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DIAGNOSIS OF HALF-DAY SYNDROME AND ITS THERAPY

One of the most troubling events in all of Jewish history is recorded in this week’s parsha, Ki Sisa. It is the sorry saga of the Golden Calf. In Moshe’s absence, combined with a miscalculation of the time he was supposed to have returned from Mount Sinai, the Jewish people constructed and worshipped a Golden Calf.

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SOUL SAVIOR WITH A SMILE

Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchok Schwartz a”h, known affectionately as Schwartzie, was a successful and greatly admired shliach. He became an icon to thousands of young Jews who considered him a role model. * With his colorful suspenders and shirts and unique approach, he won the hearts of thousands of Jews and drew them closer to their Father in heaven. * A portrait of a colorful shliach.

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TO GIVE THANKS

Aviva Borodkin of Crown Heights tells us of personal miracles she experienced this past year.

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CHASSIDIC COACHING

Coaching has become popular in enabling people to achieve success, but is it suitable for Chassidim? * Rabbi Mordechai Rottenstein, consultant and therapist, Rabbi Zalman Notik, mashpia, and Rebbetzin Rochel Kenig, mashpia and coach, respond to questions on this topic.

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THE POWER OF HAPPINESS

The month of Adar is in full swing. Even though we already celebrated Purim, the Simcha of Adar is still supposed to get stronger from day to day.

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A GIFT FOR MOSHIACH

“Something must be done about Benedict the informer!”

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AN ANSWER TO ZIONISTS

From Chapter Fourteen of Rabbi Shloma Majeski’s Likkutei Mekoros, Volume 2. (Underlined text is the compiler’s emphasis.)

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