In this weeks Parasha - Vayigash we discuss the issue of learning while traveling.
Halacha and the Parasha: Parashas Vayigash
In this weeks Parasha – Vayigash we discuss the issue of learning while traveling.
In this weeks Parasha - Vayigash we discuss the issue of learning while traveling.
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We are pleased to present our twenty seventh online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.
Ten Minute Video Class – Fascinating Insights on The Parsha!
We are pleased to present our twenty seventh online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.
Spiritual Gravity – The Need For Human Effort
by Rabbi Yosef Kahanov, Jax. FL
Nothing you have acquired is real unless you worked for it. If you were born a nice guy, the niceness isn’t yours. If you started off not so nice, and now you do a little, that’s Divine. (Tzvi Freeman, Be Within Stay Above)
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In this weeks Parasha - Miketz we discuss the power of speech.
Halacha and the Parasha: Parashas Miketz
In this weeks Parasha – Miketz we discuss the power of speech.
We are pleased to present our twenty-sixth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.
Ten Minute Video Class – Fascinating Insights on The Parsha!
We are pleased to present our twenty-sixth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.
In this week’s “Opening the week with the Rebbe“: In honor of the upcoming holiday, Chanukah we presenting a short video clip from the Menorah lilting at 770 as the Chassidim sing ”Haneiros Halalu”. The Rebbe then asks the Chassidim to go do Mivtzoim.
“Better Go Do Mivtzoim Than Listen To Me Talk”
In this week’s “Opening the week with the Rebbe“: In honor of the upcoming holiday, Chanukah we presenting a short video clip from the Menorah lilting at 770 as the Chassidim sing ”Haneiros Halalu”. The Rebbe then asks the Chassidim to go do Mivtzoim.
It Takes More Than Effort – Getting The Job Done
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, FL
As kids, there was an elderly man who liked to tease my friends and I: “So you belong to Chabad,” he would affably rib, “All right, then you have Chachma, Bina and Daas. But what about “Seichel?” trust me, it couldn’t hurt to add a touch of Seichel into the mix.”
Unique Photos & Invitation To a Farbrengen 1948
Yud-Tes (19) Kislev, marking the release of the first Chabad Rebbe, Shneur Zalman of Liadi, from prison over two centuries ago, is the high point of the Chassidic calendar, eventually becoming known as the “Rosh Hashana of Chassidism.” Every year, followers would make special gatherings in celebration and spiritual reflection; in time Jews of other sects began to honor this special day as well.
In this weeks Parasha - Vayeishev we discuss the relationship of inlaws.
Halacha and the Parasha: The Relationship of Inlaws
In this weeks Parasha – Vayeishev we discuss the relationship of inlaws.
Imprisoned in Czarist Russia, the Alter Rebbe's case was at the mercy of the most anti-Semitic officials of the most powerful country in the world. Miraculously, his acquittal was ordered by the Czar himself, and he was freed on Yud-Tes Kislev. Chanukah too, celebrates the victory of light over might — when the small Jewish nation of Israel prevailed over the tyrannical Greek Empire.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe: Thanksgiving and Chanukah
Imprisoned in Czarist Russia, the Alter Rebbe’s case was at the mercy of the most anti-Semitic officials of the most powerful country in the world. Miraculously, his acquittal was ordered by the Czar himself, and he was freed on Yud-Tes Kislev. Chanukah too, celebrates the victory of light over might — when the small Jewish nation of Israel prevailed over the tyrannical Greek Empire.
We are pleased to present our twenty-fifth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.
Ten Minute Video Class – Fascinating Insights on The Parsha!
We are pleased to present our twenty-fifth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.
The Rebbe says:
1. In this week’s Torah portion Hashem (G-d) tells Yakov Avinu (Jacob our Forefather) that his name would no longer be called “Yakov” (Jacob), it would now be called “Yisroel” (Israel).
2. As the preface to a question, the Rebbe now quotes the Talmud which discusses this verse:
The Talmud tells us that whoever calls our Forefather Avraham “Avram” (which was his original name), transgresses on the verse, “And your name shall no longer be called ‘Avram’; it shall henceforth be called ‘Avraham’ ”.
The Talmud then goes on to ask, “Why does this rule not also apply to Yakov Avinu? Why is it that we can still call Yakov Avinu “Yakov” even after Hashem told him, “No longer will your name be Yakov, but Yisroel will be your name”?
1. In this week’s Torah portion Hashem (G-d) tells Yakov Avinu (Jacob our Forefather) that his name would no longer be called “Yakov” (Jacob), it would now be called “Yisroel” (Israel).
2. As the preface to a question, the Rebbe now quotes the Talmud which discusses this verse:
The Talmud tells us that whoever calls our Forefather Avraham “Avram” (which was his original name), transgresses on the verse, “And your name shall no longer be called ‘Avram’; it shall henceforth be called ‘Avraham’ ”.
The Talmud then goes on to ask, “Why does this rule not also apply to Yakov Avinu? Why is it that we can still call Yakov Avinu “Yakov” even after Hashem told him, “No longer will your name be Yakov, but Yisroel will be your name”?
Sicha of the Rebbe – Parshas Vayishlach
The Rebbe says:
1. In this week’s Torah portion Hashem (G-d) tells Yakov Avinu (Jacob our Forefather) that his name would no longer be called “Yakov” (Jacob), it would now be called “Yisroel” (Israel).
2. As the preface to a question, the Rebbe now quotes the Talmud which discusses this verse:
The Talmud tells us that whoever calls our Forefather Avraham “Avram” (which was his original name), transgresses on the verse, “And your name shall no longer be called ‘Avram’; it shall henceforth be called ‘Avraham’ ”.
The Talmud then goes on to ask, “Why does this rule not also apply to Yakov Avinu? Why is it that we can still call Yakov Avinu “Yakov” even after Hashem told him, “No longer will your name be Yakov, but Yisroel will be your name”?
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, FL
“Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict… (Dorothy Thompson).”Having become increasingly committed to Torah Judaism, a woman once lamented in bemusement: “Rabbi, will my moral conflicts ever end? I had hoped, in embracing Judaism, to no longer struggle with issues of moral substance.” After all, is that not what Judaism is about? Yet, it had not turned out that way in the least,” she proceeded in exasperation, “To the contrary; my struggles have become considerably amplified.”
“In this very real world, good doesn't drive out evil. Evil doesn't drive out good. But the energetic displaces the passive (William Bernbach).”
Crime of Silence – Passivity Vs Political Correctness
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, FL
“Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict… (Dorothy Thompson).”
“In this very real world, good doesn’t drive out evil. Evil doesn’t drive out good. But the energetic displaces the passive (William Bernbach).”
Having become increasingly committed to Torah Judaism, a woman once lamented in bemusement: “Rabbi, will my moral conflicts ever end? I had hoped, in embracing Judaism, to no longer struggle with issues of moral substance.” After all, is that not what Judaism is about? Yet, it had not turned out that way in the least,” she proceeded in exasperation, “To the contrary; my struggles have become considerably amplified.”
In this weeks Parasha - Vayishlach we dicuss the benefits of a Bechor [the first born].
Halacha and the Parasha: The Benefit of a Bechor
In this weeks Parasha – Vayishlach we dicuss the benefits of a Bechor [the first born].
We are pleased to present our twenty fourth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.
Ten Minute Video Class – Fascinating Insights on The Parsha!
We are pleased to present our twenty fourth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.
In light of the recent tragedies the Avner Institute would like to present a moving letter that a young mother whose husband perished during the Yom Kippur war asking: How can she explain this tragedy to her children? What words of comfort can she give them? And the Rebbe’s response.
Courtesy of Rabbi Sholom Dovber Levin, chief librarian of Agudas Chasidei Chabad of Brooklyn.
The Rebbe’s Response to an IDF Widow
In light of the recent tragedies the Avner Institute would like to present a moving letter that a young mother whose husband perished during the Yom Kippur war asking: How can she explain this tragedy to her children? What words of comfort can she give them? And the Rebbe’s response.
Courtesy of Rabbi Sholom Dovber Levin, chief librarian of Agudas Chasidei Chabad of Brooklyn.
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, Fl.
Leaving his office building at lunchtime; a young businessman would pass the stand of a little old Jewish lady who sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. He would always leave her a quarter but never take a pretzel. The two of them never spoke.
One day, after 3 years of this routine, the young man passed the old lady's stand and left his usual quarter; the pretzel lady spoke to him for the first time.
“Sir, you are a good customer and I appreciate your business, but I have to tell you that the price of pretzels has gone up to 50 cents!!!”
Confronting Chutzpah with Chutzpah – How to Live As A Sheep Among Wolves
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, Fl.
Leaving his office building at lunchtime; a young businessman would pass the stand of a little old Jewish lady who sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. He would always leave her a quarter but never take a pretzel. The two of them never spoke.
One day, after 3 years of this routine, the young man passed the old lady’s stand and left his usual quarter; the pretzel lady spoke to him for the first time.
“Sir, you are a good customer and I appreciate your business, but I have to tell you that the price of pretzels has gone up to 50 cents!!!”
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