The Cost of Light

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Giving, whether physical or spiritual, carries a “price”. We find an example of such spiritual descent in Moses’ bestowal of the leadership upon Joshua.

Oil and Rock

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Oil represents a person’s self-abnegation and submission to G-d. Only one who has totally abnegated his own will to that of G-d is capable of true sacrifice.

The Oven Stokers of Mezerich

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An overheard conversation of the Oven Stokers of Mezerich. Chassidic story about self-sacrifice and Divine service.

The Frontier of Self

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When we speak of the Akeidah, we also speak of those who trod the path this great deed blazed. Of the countless thousands who died for the creed of Abraham.

When it’s About Survival, Prioritizing is a Must

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The Immigrant’s Credo

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A letter from the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe discussing Divine Providence and G-d’s help with sustenance.

The Frog in the Oven

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A spiritual explanation of the symbolism of the plague of frogs during the final days before the Exodus from Egypt.

Beyond Virtue

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In practical terms being holy means going out of your comfort zone and conventional behavior.

Korach: The Journey Part II

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The Torah is the roadmap in the journey of life, especially the Book of Bamidbar, Numbers.

Vayechi: Book Ends

Weekly Op-Ed •December 23rd, 2004• 0 Comments

The story of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is a blueprint that encapsulates in microcosm all the events that take place in history, both personally and globally.