A Mother’s Tears

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Rachel exemplifies compassion and enables us to recognize our inherent value by virtue of the fact that every single person was created in the Divine Image.

When No is Greater than Yes

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Avoiding the wrong thing is better than doing the right thing; protecting is better than serving (Samech Vav) as seen in Parshat Naso and the wilderness.

Shavuot: The Twins – Duality & Unity

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The concept of duality in matters of body and spirit are examined with respect to the opposing natures of twins Jacob and Esau.

Humiliation: The Spirituality of Embarrassment

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Discover why nothing is wrong with you, and in fact why it is quite positive, to feel humiliated. In Judaism, enlightenment does not come from being indifferent. Rather, experiencing embarrassment is a sign of being emotionally healthy.

The Kabbalah of Curses

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The 49 curses listed in the Torah portion of Bechukosei evokes an interesting question: what possible benefit can be found in these curses?

The Secret to Giving Birth

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Bridging Modernity And Faith

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This talk was given by Rabbi Simon Jacobson in Hale, England on November 22, 2015.

Respectful Honesty, Even When it Hurts

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Balancing sensitivity, respect, and blunt honesty, is not simple, but it is important and can be done.

Can God Change His Mind?

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The Torah was received thousands of years ago. Is it possible that G-d has changed his mind about some of the stipulations He wrote in it?

The Truth About Vacation

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What is the most rejuvenating way to vacation? The Rebbe offers guidelines for getting the best value – for your entire family – out of your time off.