Friday
Aug312018
THE PRAYER OF AN ASSIMILATED JEW
August 31, 2018Presented for Chai Elul, birthday of the Baal Shem Tov
Friday
Aug312018
NUTRITION REVOLUTION IN LUBAVITCHER YESHIVAS
Chassidim say that the reason 15 Elul is considered the day of the founding of Tomchei T’mimim, even though the learning began on the 18th of Elul, is because the kitchen of the yeshiva opened on the 15th.
Thursday
Aug232018
ALL JEWS SHALL RISE IN OLAM HA’T’CHIYA: PART 11
“This is a wondrous testimony of the benevolence and truth meted out upon the wicked … they shall be altogether holy, but compared to the tzaddikim, who are above them, in allegorical terms they are described as being “ash beneath their feet.”
Thursday
Aug232018
A JOURNEY TO CHABAD OF CORSICA
Ever hear of the city of Ajaccio? If not, it would definitely be appropriate for you to familiarize yourself with the Isle of Corsica, where Rabbi Levi Pinson of France has spent the past several years working as the Rebbe MH”M’s shliach. Rabbi Pinson takes us on a unique journey among the ancient dwellings and cobblestone roads as he speaks about gathering lost Jewish souls, the Rebbe’s miracles, and the diligent and resolute activities to prepare Corsica to greet Moshiach Tzidkeinu. Fasten your seatbelts…
Thursday
Aug232018
THE ALEF IN THE TORAH AND THE ALEF IN THE WORLD
We are currently in the month of Elul and preparing for the new year 5779. One of the minhagim of Elul is to check our Tefillin and Mezuzos by an expert Sofer. For a Yid, his Gashmius is an extension of his Ruchnius. Having his Ruchnius checked and in order helps a Yid in all ways.
Thursday
Aug232018
FORGETTING IS THE MITZVAH!
One of the most unusual Biblical commandments is the one which can only be performed when one is unaware that he or she is performing it!
Thursday
Aug232018
BRINGING HER OUTREACH TO WORK
Sometimes, starting out in shlichus is not exactly a bed of roses. It seems like trains are roaring past you and paying you no heed, but if you continue moving, you will discover impressive progress. * Mika Bengin, who holds a position of high responsibility at Israel Railways and serves as a shlucha in Pisgot Afek in Rosh HaAyin, shares her journey from the back of the train until she reached the “engine car” – the Rebbe MH”M – who guides her every step of the way in spreading his message
Thursday
Aug232018
DEALING WITH AMALEK ON SHLICHUS
I went to get some inspiration for my personal battle with Amalek and spoke with shluchos Mrs. Chani Beckerman of Beer Yaakov, Mrs. Marina Fein, housemother at Machon Chomesh in Moscow, and Mrs. Mushky Shiffman of Maaleh Efraim. I asked them how they handle the spiritual Amalek on shlichus, i.e., the coldness when it comes to doing mitzvos, the doubts, and those who “believe in their hearts.” I also spoke with the shlucha to Almaty, Kazakhstan, Mrs. Leah Cohen, who tells about her victory and revenge against the German Amalek, may his name be erased. * Presented for Parshas Ki Seitzei, which ends with the mitzva to remember what Amalek did to us
Thursday
Aug232018
A REGULAR IN THE HOME OF THE REBBE AND REBBETZIN * Part 2
For years, he was in the Rebbe’s home every evening and became like a part of the family. When he married, his family had the privilege of being treated like family by Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. This connection between the Rebbetzin and the children of Reb Yaakov Tzvi Holtzman continued through the years.
Sunday
Aug192018
Thursday
Aug162018
ALL JEWS SHALL RISE IN OLAM HA’T’CHIYA; PART 10
c) Kareis, soul excision, is the punishment for [serious transgressions, such as] idolatry and the like. Our Sages say about kareis, quoting the verse, “‘Hikareis tikareis ha’nefesh, etc. – that soul shall surely be cut off, etc.’:
Thursday
Aug162018
A REGULAR IN THE HOME OF THE REBBE AND REBBETZIN
For years, he was in the Rebbe’s home every evening and became like a part of the family. When he married, his family had the privilege of being treated like family by Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. This connection between the Rebbetzin and the children of Reb Yaakov Tzvi Holtzman continued through the years. * Part 1 of 2.
Thursday
Aug162018
WHEN DOES THE END EVER JUSTIFY THE MEANS!?
The Torah exhorts us to pursue justice. Towards that end, the Torah commands us to appoint judges and officers in all of our cities. That general exhortation is followed by a more specific one: “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof (you shall surely pursue righteousness).”