Wisdom on Trusting G-d’s Timing” Rabbi Nachman teaches, Have faith that G-d will help you and provide you with what you need. Those supporting a family frequently lack sufficient income, clothing and other needs. One person may lack a simple garment; someone else may feel that he needs fine clothing… Read More »PATIENCE IN PROVIDENCE
3.8. Peace and harmony in creation The awareness and knowledge of G-d will take away the narrow-minded dispositions that lead to strife and war. It will be an era of peace and harmony – in the Holy Land and around the world. [1] As we read in Isaiah 2:4 (and… Read More »3H WHAT THE TENACH TEACHES US – PEACE AND HARMONY, END ILLNESS AND DEATH
The Path to Spiritual Fulfillment Rabbi Nachman teaches, Be content with what you have and take only what you need from this world. When you are content, you can enjoy the full light of G-d. But “the belly of the wicked shall be wanting” (Proverbs 13:25 ) – because they… Read More »CONTENTMENT AND CHARITY
בס”ד I will bring them to My sacred mountAnd let them rejoice in My house of prayer.Their burnt offerings and sacrificesShall be welcome on My altar;For My House shall be calledA house of prayer for all peoples.” וַהֲבִיאוֹתִ֞ים אֶל־הַ֣ר קׇדְשִׁ֗י וְשִׂמַּחְתִּים֙ בְּבֵ֣ית תְּפִלָּתִ֔י עוֹלֹתֵיהֶ֧ם וְזִבְחֵיהֶ֛ם לְרָצ֖וֹן עַֽל־מִזְבְּחִ֑י כִּ֣י בֵיתִ֔י בֵּית־תְּפִלָּ֥ה… Read More »NOAHIDES AND PRAYER
Decoding the Text Introduction The biblical passage in Matthew 1:23 has long been a focal point of theological discussions, particularly concerning the translation of the term “virgin.” This verse, claiming the fulfillment of a prophecy from the Hebrew Scriptures in Isaiah 7:14, raises questions about the intentional choices made by… Read More »UNRAVELING THE VIRGIN BIRTH DEBATE
Examining the Historical Context in the New Testament Introduction The narrative of the virgin birth of Jsus is a significant aspect of Chr’istian theology, but its historical origins raise intriguing questions. By delving into the earliest New Testament writings, we can trace the absence of references to the virgin birth… Read More »EXPLORING THE ORIGINS OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH
בס”ד PARSHAT Vayeitzei – 5784 Wrestling with Faith and Understanding The Text A small excerpt from this week’s Parsha that raises many questions but also provides valuable lessons. Let’s begin by reading the text and zooming in on various aspects. Gen 32:25-30 Jacob was left alone. And a figure wrestled… Read More »PARSHAT VAYISHLACH- JACOB’S MIDNIGHT STRUGGLE
Rabbi Nachman’s Wisdom on Protecting Honest Earnings Rabbi Nachman teaches, Be very careful to safeguard your money and take good care of your possessions. It is ridiculous to be the unlucky type who loses his money through laziness and irresponsibility. A person takes time from Torah and prayer to struggle… Read More »GUARDIANSHIP OF WEALTH
Discovering Hashem’s Presence through Humility “Jacob awoke from his sleep, and said: Behold, Hashem is in this place and I did not know” (Genesis 28:16). According to the Tifferes Shlomo, Jacob is exclaiming that he was able to sense the presence of Hashem in this place because he didn’t recognize… Read More »GENESIS 28:16 – TRANSCENDING THE ‘I’
Torah Reflections: Conversations on the Weekly Parshah בס”ד Integrating Torah into one’s life through reflection and conversation can be an incredibly fun and engaging experience. It’s a journey of discovery, where ancient wisdom and timeless teachings come to life in our daily experiences. Through reflection, we have the opportunity to… Read More »PARSHAT VAYETZEI 5784 – JACOB AND LABAN: UNRAVELING THE THREADS OF HONESTY, DECEIT AND THEFT
