Devarim
We are the people of the Book and these are its words. Let us review them.
Moses begins to review the happenings of the past forty years, from the exodus, to Sinai, to arriving at the borders of the Promised Land. Moses, the leader that he is, chastises the people for not reaching their full potential and teaches them how to achieve the dream. Moses speaks of the eternal heritage, recalls justice, and how the new generation will enter the Land. Moses speaks of the dark enemies of light and how we may overcome the darkness with our light. And of how Joshua shall succeed to continue leading the people into the Holy Land.
When You Have Everything Except Dignity
Learn to repair a shattered psyche or enhance a healthy one.
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To See Through the Eyes of a Mystic – Pre-Tisha B’Av Workshop
Take a journey into the inner worlds of reality. Gaze through the eyes of the Arizal as depicted in his mystical works.
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Devorim: A Tzaddik Weeps
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Where Is G-d?
A correspondence between Rabbi Jacobson in response to a self-proclaimed agnostic.
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Devorim: Pot Boiling
During this difficult time of mourning we look to Samech Vav, the mystical text, for answers to what can be learned from the historical and current events.
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Devorim: The Death of Modern Zionism ?
As we approach the 1937th year since the Temple was destroyed in Jerusalem, Israel is still struggling with its own the identity and raison de’ etre..
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The Power of Rejection
In this week’s Torah portion we read: Devorim – “these are the words that Moses spoke…” in the last 37 days of his life and from him there is much to learn.
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Devarim: Leaders That Unite
We is the saddest nine days of the year concluding with Tisha B’Av, which marks the tragic day both Temples were destroyed, a time to harness unity..
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Words of Rebuke
The book of Deuteronomy opens with Moses’ final message to the people of Israel..
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Personal Politics
Rabban Gamliel the son of Rabbi Judah HaNassi would say… Be careful of the government, for they befriend a person only for their own needs.
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What We Understand
In the following translation of a letter by the Rebbe he explains the concept of shechinah (the divine immanence)…
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Lost in Translation
Can spiritual concepts be expressed in everyday language? Or must they be discussed only in somber tones and sacred whispers?
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Lost in Translation: Understanding G-d
When understanding G-d in personally relevant terms, we invite Him into the core of our lives, rather than relegating Him to the periphery of our existence. Lessons from the incident of the golden calf.
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Devarim: When Will We Stop Crying?
Nothing can vanquish Israel’s existence. All these challenges have exposed an indestructible resilience.
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The Destruction and Restoration of Dignity
He is still controlled by the dark demon within. He lives in world of shadows, seemingly always on the run. Escaping what? Himself above all. Why they call it “substance abuse” seems odd; it’s not abuse of the substance, but of yours.
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Devarim: The Laugh
Life is a continuous cycle of troughs and crests, pain and joy, and in order to fully appreciate both, one must learn to ride the waves.
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