Video: Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Acharei Mos-Kedoshim.
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Is “Turning The Other Cheek” Jewish? Judging Actions Not Motives
It is the custom at our Shul to read a short meditation each morning upon the conclusion of services. It was the following thought in the name of the holy Baal Shem Tov that elicited a fervent debate:
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, FL
Video: Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Tzriah-Metzorah.
22 Years to the Sicha – “Do All That You Can”
Today, Chof Ches Nissan marks 22 years to the Sicha the Rebbe said unexpectedly in 5751 after returning from the Ohel. With great pain the Rebbe said declared “that all that I have done… it is up to you to do all that you can to bring Moshiach down here…” AD MOSAI?!
The Elusive Pursuit Of Spirituality
The Torah attributes Nadav and Avihus’ tragic fall from grace to the fact that they took a foreign fire and incense and brought them into the Sanctuary before G-d: “And Nadav and Avihu, the sons of Aharon, each took his censer, and put fire in them, and put incense on each, and brought before G-d a strange fire, which He had not commanded them. And a fire went out from before G-d and consumed them, and they died before G-d,” (Lev. 10:1-2).
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, FL
For Download: Maamar “Hayom Ro’ah Vayanos”
Following the Minhag to study the Rebbes Maamar Hayom Ro’ah Vayanos on Shvii Shel Pesach, the Maamar has been made available for download thanks to the work of ‘Di Chassidishe Parasha’.
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich tapes his humorous and inspiring weekly Torah video under a photo of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who said, “Today, we see how one person lighting a candle in his tiny corner can illuminate the entire world.”
Blaze: “Check Out Rabbi’s Very Funny Bible Study Videos”
Glenn Beck’s TheBlaze, a conservative news and information service, published an article featuring Rabbi Benny Hershcovich’s Weekly Torah Thought, under the title “Check out this Rabbi’s Very Funny Bible Study Videos Complete with Guitar-Jammin’ and Rockin’ Vocals”
Attitute Of Gratitude, The Virtue Of Light Is In Contrast To The Dark
Pesach: Upon entering a store, one is likely to find its first dollar hanging on the front wall. The reason for this is to remind the proprietor of his early struggles. The owner does not wish to forget his difficult and humble beginnings; even should he later become a millionaire.
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, FL
Pesach Minahagim, Zmanim and Halachos from the Badat”z
The Badatz of Crown Heights have released a comprehensive review of the Halachos, Minhagim and Zmanim for the upcoming Yom Tov of Pesach for the benefit of the community.
The Seder: Step by Step
Trekking up the highest mountains, flying across the seas, or right here in the US of A, lead your seder with confidence. Join Rabbi Yossi Paltiel as he go through the Seder step by step, shares tips and tricks and fascinating insights on the Haggadah.
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Yud Gimmel Nissan)
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan.
Photo by J. Kaufman/LubavitchArchives.com
A Teacher’s Success
Yud Alef Nissan Special: Every year, I received a gift of honey cake from the Rebbe, in honor of the New Year. In a “thank you” letter one year, I cited a story in the last chapter of my book, where I quote a remark of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of the Chabad movement, which he posed to a government official. Rabbi Schneur Zalman said that G-d asks all of us, “‘Ayeka?’ Where are you?”
Commitment: The Longest Four Letter Word – Some Things Must Not Change
Tsav: Imagine what life would be like if we couldn’t depend on the sun to rise in the morning? A prevalent cultural misnomer is that the “New” and “Different” is intrinsically better than the old and routine. This mindset affects all aspects of human life, from relationships to religious observance and even where we choose to live.
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, FL
Marking the Rebbe’s 111th Birthday with Education
Yud Alef Nissan Special: Today marks the 111 anniversary of birth of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. For over three decades this day was marked by the United States as Education Day U.S.A. The Rebbe hoped that this would place education on a pedestal, stress its importance and the need to invest more into education – because it is not just to learn how to make a better living – it is much more than that.
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Yud Alef Nissan)
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.
Video: Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Tzav.
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Yud Nissan)
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.
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