בס”ד Today is Tisha Be’Av, the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av. For nearly two millennia, the Jewish people have observed this day in mourning. Not only because of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, but because of what those destructions meant: a rupture… Read More »TISHA BE’AV 5785 – WHAT TISHA BE’AV MEANS FOR THE NATIONS
בס”ד This class explores a verse in Lamentations (5:1): “Remember, O L-RD, what has befallen us; Behold, and see our disgrace!”. Different explanations are offered based on teachings of the Baal Shem Tov (founder of the Chassidic movement) and other chassidic discourses (by the fifth Rebbe of Chabad (1919) and… Read More »TISHA B’AV 5785 – LAMENTATIONS 5:1 REMEMBER!
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 dive deep into the rich tapestry of… Read More »PESACH 5785 – WHEN ACTION IS THE HIGHEST PRAYER
בס”ד There’s a double liberation expressed in the last days of Pesach. A few explanations of the subject. We’re coming very close to the last days of Passover — Pesach — which is part of the broader holiday of liberation. Pesach itself is about liberation from slavery in Egypt, and… Read More »LAST DAYS OF PESACH – A DOUBLE LIBERATION
בס”ד Shabbat haGadol (before Pesach) This Shabbat is called “the great Shabbat” because a great miracle happened before the Jewish people left Egypt. An explanation of it’s meaning and relation to Bnei Noach. Based on Likutei Sichot vol. 17, p. 57 Shabbat HaGadol – The Great Shabbat Before Passover The… Read More »SHABBAT HAGADOL 5785
בס”ד The Eternal Struggle As Purim approaches, we are reminded of the eternal struggle between good and evil that has always been central in the history of Israel. The story of Purim is not just the story of the Jewish people, but of every believer committed to G-d’s promises. In… Read More »PURIM AND THE ARK
בס”ד The Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah, the 1st of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, is the true New Year, the birthday of the universe, the day that G-d created Adam and Eve. How does the Hebrew date of Rosh Hashanah correspond to the secular calendar? Well, for example, this… Read More »THE NEW YEAR OF THE WORLD
בס”ד Introduction Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the historical triumph of the Maccabees over religious oppression and the miraculous eight-day burning of the menorah. This celebration symbolizes resilience, faith, and the enduring spirit of the Jewish people against adversity. Chanukah, the story The story of Chanukah… Read More »CHANUKAH – 5785
בס”ד Trust in G-d: The Lesson of Moses’ Fear This blog provides a summary of the lessons taught by Rabbi Serber, based on different talks by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, published in Likutey Sichot, volume 36, page 1. The topic of the lesson is the fear Moses experienced… Read More »BITACHON – TRUST IN G-D
בס”ד The Universal Impact of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah: G-d’s Sovereignty and the World This blog offers a brief insight into the Chassidic discourse of the Lubavitcher Rebbe from 1965 for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. It is highly recommended to watch the full lesson series of Rebbe Tuvia… Read More »THE UNIVERSAL IMPACT OF SHEMINI ATZERET AND SIMCHAT TORAH
