The Eruv: A Private World
The ultimate function of Shabbat is to establish an eruv in our “multi-occupant courtyard”: to integrate the diverse forces and realities of our world as a singular, harmonious expression of the divine truth.
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The Great Shabbat
Spiritual explanation: The Shabbat before Passover is called “The Great Shabbat” (Shabbat HaGadol), because a great miracle occurred on that day.
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A Private World: The Eiruv
The ultimate function of Shabbat is to establish an eiruv in our “multi-occupant courtyard”: to integrate the diverse forces and realities of our world as a singular, harmonious expression of the divine truth; to make the exclusivity of G-d’s “ownership” as real in our lives as it is from G-d’s own perspective.
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Inside Time: The Spiritual Meaning of Days of the Week
A Kabbalistic look at the spiritual meaning of days of the week, with an emphasis on Shabbat — the seventh day of the week. By Rabbi Simon Jacobson.
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The Prisoner
This is the story of the Shabbat that the Alter Rebbe spent on the side of the road as a prisoner of the Russian government in 1798. This is an excellent story to read at a Shabbat or holiday gathering.
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When Shabbat Follows Rosh Hashanah
Learn about this spiritual meaning of where Rosh Hashanah falls on the Jewish calendar.
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Behar: Israel’s Secret Weapon
Since Israel’s birthday is in the news, it’s hard to ignore the relevance of this week’s Torah portion, which defines in succinct and pointed terms the purpose of the Land of Israel.
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