Words of Rebuke
The book of Deuteronomy opens with Moses’ final message to the people of Israel..
Read MorePersonal 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.
Read MoreWhat We Understand
In the following translation of a letter by the Rebbe he explains the concept of shechinah (the divine immanence)…
Read MoreThe Nullification of the Commandments
There exists three stages of creation corresponding to three stages of observing the Torah law: The present world, the Messianic world and the world to come
Read MoreThe Dancing Maidens of Jerusalem
The 15th of Av and Yom Kippur are holy festivals which represent rebirth. On these days the unmarried women of Jerusalem would go dancing in the vineyards..
Read MoreBelow The Surface
One of the great chassidic masters once said: A chassid should be capable of the following three feats…
Read MoreMoses’ Choice
Moses’ breaking of the tablets was an act endorsed by G-d. How is the breaking of the covenant between G-d and the Jewish people an achievement of Moses?
Read MoreHeat and Cold
When saying the amidah(“standing” prayer) the Talmud instructs us to beware of interruption..
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