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Thank You

A moving story of the Rebbe’s ability to recognize and respond to the personal needs of every person he met…

Women & Men – Different But Equal?

What are the differences between men and women? Man and woman represent two forms of divine energy; they are the male and female elements of a single soul. Learn more in this excerpt from “Toward a Meaningful Life”.

Education: Shaping Life

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This article is an excerpt from “Toward a Meaningful Life”. It emphasizes the importance of moral education for children, and places responsibility on parents and educators for providing that education.

Upheaval and Change Part I

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Unlike personal tragedy and loss, which affect the lives of individuals and those close to them, upheaval is large-scale disruption that imperils communities, destabilizes nations or even endangers the entire world.

What is a True Leader?

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What is a true leader? Rabbi Simon Jacobson explains in this excerpt from his best-selling book, “Toward a Meaningful Life”.

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.

Kabbalah: Uniting Heaven & Earth

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The Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), and specifically the branch known as Chassidus, addresses the “cosmic order,” which unites spirit and matter. This is an excerpt from “Toward a Meaningful Life”.