Rabbi Nachman’s Wisdom on True Prosperity Rabbi Nachman teaches, Those sunk in craving for wealth are constantly in debt. When people are dissatisfied with what they have, they take risks and borrow from others in the hope of making large profits from the investment. This way they become saddled with… Read More »ESCAPING THE WEB OF WEALTH
בס”ד Introduction Abraham’s journey weaves a tale of faith, obedience, and Divine intervention, spotlighting the blessings and birthright. The blessing, a Divine reward, promises patriarch hood and spiritual impact, while the birthright signifies legal entitlement and spiritual dedication. Distinguishing them, the blessing encompasses Divine promises and legacy impact, whereas the… Read More »ABRAHAM’S BLESSING VS ISAAC’S BIRTHRIGHT IN THE LIGHT OF CHANUKAH
Rabbi Nachman teaches, Sometimes a person is given great wealth. The whole world envies him and everyone goes chasing after wealth and possessions. They spend days and years on this – all because of envy. But in the end they are left with nothing in their hands. All this is… Read More »HEAVENLY WISDOM AND WEALTH
בס”ד I No Specific Biblical Requirement Regarding Frequency or Format of Prayer It is a positive Torah commandment to pray every day, as [Exodus 23:25] states: “You shall serve G-d, your L-rd.” Tradition teaches us that this service is prayer, as [Deuteronomy 11:13] states: “And serve Him with all your… Read More »THE INTELLECTUAL OBLIGATION TO PRAY
UNRAVELING FEAR AND FAITH Genesis 35:11 “Jacob became very frightened, and it distressed him…” Genesis 32:8. After hearing that his brother Esav was coming toward him with 400 men, the Torah tells us of Jacob’s trepidation. However, during Jacob’s awesome dream of a ladder reaching up to the heavens with… Read More »GENESIS 35:11 – JACOB’S DISTRESS
Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43 ) In this week’s Parsha, Yaakov is engaged in a fight for survival with the Esav’s Angel. Yaakov is able to overcome his attack, but the Angel does manage to wound him in his thigh. As a result of this damage, the Torah prohibits eating from the gid hanasheh… Read More »PARSHAT VAYETZEI – THE SECRET TO JEWISH SURVIVAL
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 VAYISHLACH 5784 – DISCOVERING OURSELVES: MOMENTS AND PLACES THAT MATTER
