Self-identity is a vital component of our complex human personality, yet its pursuit is anything but simple or ordinary. In fact, people spend a good part of their lives on this planet in search of their true identity and selfhood. Unfortunately, too many never actually locate their genuine self. No wonder that modern psychology has so much to say about this elusive endeavor:
Due to the overwhelming response and demand from the community, Reb Yoel Kahn agreed to present a weekly webcast on topics that are timely and relevant. This week’s topic is titled ‘The Selflessness of the Shepherds of Israel‘.
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Tetzaveh. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How can one make his/her home into a Temple?
23 years after the United States Military drove Saddam Hussein’s troops out of Kuwait while Scud Missiles rained down on Israel’s cities, A Chassidisher Derher Magazine revisits those fateful days and the open miracles that were witnessed throughout the six-week ordeal.
Due to the overwhelming response and demand from the community, Reb Yoel Kahn agreed to present a weekly webcast on topics that are timely and relevant. This week’s topic is titled ‘Serving the Eibershter Irrationally‘.
I recently read a story of a certain, so called, Rabbi who had decided one December to accept an invite to play the role of “Santa” for a bunch of underprivileged kids in his community. Upon reading his account and how inspiring the experience had been for him, I could not help but puzzle over the man’s conflicted identity and values.
In honor of the 25th Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s personal physician, Dr. Avrohom Aba Seligson, we present a brief biography of his life and some of the fascinating and miraculous events that he had grown accustomed to witnessing over the years. The article was compiled by his son, Rabbi Michoel Aharon Seligson.
In honor of Aleph’s upcoming auction, which I encourage all of you to participate in, I thought it would be appropriate to present an overview of the Rebbe’s efforts in helping Jewish prison inmates.
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Trumah. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What is the secret to living a G-dly life in your thoughts, speech and actions?
Following the major success and popularity of the first two broadcasts of MyLife: Chassidus Applied, Rabbi Simon Jacobson will air Episode Two tonight Sunday, January 26, 18th of Shvat here on CrownHeights.info beginning at 8:00pm.
The highlight of last week’s Torah portion was the world-changing revelation at Sinai and the transmission of the Ten Commandments with much drama and fanfare. It was the most lofty and spiritual experience in the history of mankind. Our portion – Mishpatim – which opens with the statement: “And these are the ordinances,” talks about far more subdued day-to-day social laws.
Due to the overwhelming response and demand from the community, Reb Yoel Kahn agreed to present a weekly webcast on topics that are timely and relevant. This week’s topic is titled ‘Learning Torah Like a Yid’.
The life of Chasiah Kudan was anything but simple. The Chabad shluchah, or emissary, suffered from cystic fibrosis and received a double lung transplant in 2001. Yet the mother of six, who along with her husband, Rabbi Dovid Kudan, ran the Chabad Ocean Synagogue in Hollywood, Fla., never let things get her down.
In honor of Chof Bais Shvat, we present a collection of Mishnayos that begin with the letters of the Rebbetzin’s name, in both Hebrew and English. It is customary to study these Mishnayos on the day of the deceased’s Yahrtzeit.
Marking the 26th Yom Hilulla of the Rebbetzin, A Chassidisher Derher Magazine has presented an interview offering a rare glimpse into the life of the Rebbetzin.
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Yisro. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How can one overcome the feeling of being in exile and prepare for G-d to take us out of exile?
It was Motzoei Shabbos Yud Shvat. So I did not think it at all odd that I found myself explaining the concepts of “Chabad” and “Shliach” to a state trooper on the Garden State Parkway.
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