Tuesday
Oct172017
MAIMONIDES’ TOWER OF BABEL
October 17, 2017The Tower of Babel narrative underscores the double-edged sword nature of unity.
Tuesday
Oct172017
HEAVENLY CLOSURE
Rabbi Shneur Bitton did not plan to come to the Rebbe for Tishrei last year, but two identical dreams changed his mind. Two incidents that complemented one another happened to him, one on the flight to New York and another on the flight back to Eretz Yisroel, thereby closing the circle in an amazing demonstration of Divine Providence.
Tuesday
Oct172017
IN THE SHADOW OF WAR
Many events took place in 770 related to the Yom Kippur War, even after the ceasefire went into effect. * During that time, the Rebbe began to speak openly about the war, “and spoke in sharp tones against the ceasefire.” * Fascinating reports and memories from the month of Cheshvan 5734 with the Rebbe, published for the very first time from the diary of the late R’ Saadya Maatuf.
Tuesday
Oct172017
THE REBBE’S NET SPREADS TO THE END OF THE EARTH
A combined twenty-four-hour flight from their families, at one of the most remote locations on the globe, they live a life of shlichus with genuine self-sacrifice. While the cost of living is high and local laws are most insensitive, Jewish souls continue to flood into the magical region of Canterbury, New Zealand to enjoy its breathtaking views, relish its quiet seclusion, and above all, distance themselves from anything remotely Jewish. Waiting for them in this very place are R’ Dovid and Miriam Bitton, who gather these lost souls and bring them closer to their Father in Heaven with love and a smile.
Tuesday
Oct172017
USING MAASER MONEY FOR OTHER COMMITMENTS
Some kosher products, such as whipped cream, come in spray cans which bear a warning to consult a rav before using on Shabbos. One issue relevant to whipped cream may be creating a specialty shape on Shabbos, which violates the malacha of bone (construction).
Tuesday
Oct172017
ERRONEOUS CITATION
It was a Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 at the Chabad tefillin stand in Hertzliya. The street was busy and the extreme heat seemed to have eclipsed the uproar over the “mistaken citation.” It was a major news item that was heard not only in Eretz Yisroel but throughout the world. Despite the heat, I joined the shliach who regularly mans the tefillin stand. Every now and then, someone came over and asked to put on tefillin, “Just because of what they did to you
Saturday
Oct142017
Sunday
Oct012017
NO TIME TO WAIT FOR THEM TO GET IT
It makes no difference whether it is within their capacity to assimilate it or not, and there is simply no time to wait until they can grasp it
Sunday
Oct012017
THE REBBE SAYS TO CONQUER DAMASCUS!
Many awesome and inspiring events transpired during the days of Sukkos and Simchas Torah 5734, some of them related to the Yom Kippur War which was then at its height. * The French guests were granted special attention throughout the holiday, and especially on Simchas Torah. * Fascinating reports and memories from the “Days of our Joy” 5734 with the Rebbe, published for the very first time from the diary of the late R’ Saadia Maatuf
Sunday
Oct012017
THE REVOLUTIONARY POWER OF TORAH STUDY
We are all preparing for the joyous Yom Tov of Sukkos, when we celebrate the forgiveness we have merited and the receiving of the Torah. We complete the annual cycle of reading the entire Torah on Simchas Torah, and through joyous dancing we bring down tremendous spiritual lights and blessings
Sunday
Oct012017
‘ESROG’ CHILDREN AND ‘ARAVA’ CHILDREN
We spoke with R’ Assaf Shahino, principal of the Chabad school in Ohr Yehuda. We asked him questions that parents and teachers deal with every day. * How do you teach children to live together peacefully? How do you resolve arguments among children? How do you teach children to notice when someone else is having a hard time and to take responsibility for what is going on around them? * Esrogim, aravos, sukka and peace
Sunday
Oct012017
TISHREI: MY STORY
What do you do the next time someone asks you something along the lines of, “What do you do there (in 770) for an entire month?” Introduce them to R’ Boruch Ada of Dimona, R’ Oren Goldman of Kfar Saba, and R’ Eren Dror Levanon of Ramat Aviv. Going to the Rebbe caused a real upheaval in their lives. * Beis Moshiach got a unique look at the month of Tishrei with the Rebbe from three perspectives.
Sunday
Oct012017
THE THREE-PLIED BLESSING
The very last Torah portion begins with Moshe’s final blessing of his people. The Torah introduces this blessing with the words: “This is the blessing that Moshe, the man of G-d, blessed the children of Israel.”