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In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman parallels the story of this weeks Parsha to the lessons we learn from the Alter Rebbe, and how challenges are merely a stepping stone to greater things.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman parallels the story of this weeks Parsha to the lessons we learn from the Alter Rebbe, and how challenges are merely a stepping stone to greater things.
The topics in this week’s 379th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: What Should We Do About an Abusive Educator? How Is the Geulah of the Mitteler Rebbe Different Than That of the Alter Rebbe? How Does the Theme of Parshas Vayishlach Play Itself Out in History, and Especially in Our Lives Today? What Do We Know About the Enigmatic Dinah? How Does the Torah Decide Which Details to Include in Every Narrative?
Tanya Applied Episode 38 With Rabbi Simon Jacobson. The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10:00PM–10:30PM EDT.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
The Rebbe said to Reb Abba Plisken that when he farbrengs he should begin with a story of a chosid. Sensing Reb Abba’s question, the Rebbe explained, When one hears of the greatness of the Rebbe, he may say, Only a Rebbe can achieve that greatness, but who am I, to even attempt to emulate it. However, when he hears that another regular person achieved something, he says, If he achieved it, I could also.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman connects the message from Yaakov’s dream to the Mesiras Nefesh being done in every generation, including this one.
The topics in this week’s 378th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Should We Support the New Mayor-Elect Eric Adams? How to Navigate a Difficult Marriage? What Was the Unique Contribution of the Mitteler Rebbe and What Can We Learn From It? How Do We Apply Jacob’s Journey to Our Personal Lives? Why Were the Matriarchs Barren? What Is the Significance of Dreams? Why Was Yitzchak’s Prayer for Children Accepted and Not Rivkah’s?
Tanya Applied Episode 37 With Rabbi Simon Jacobson. The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10:00PM–10:30PM EDT.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
As this Friday is Rosh Chodesh Kislev, I feel it is appropriate to speak about shlichus and dedicating our lives to fulfill the Rebbe’s wish; “The first mitzvah in the Torah is, be fruitful and multiply, which teaches us that it is incumbent upon each person to bring another Jew closer to Hashem.”
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman highlights that each and every Jew is just bursting with potential, and those that appear the most against, ultimately become the greatest supporters.
The topics in this week’s 377th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: What Can Couples Experiencing Difficulties Having Children Learn From Yitzchak and Rivkah? Why Does the Torah Sparingly Mention the Girls in the Families? Are Women Equals to Men According to the Torah? Why Don’t Women Wear a Yarmulke? Does the Rule That the Highest Levels Fall to the Lowest Ones Apply to the Monsters in History as Well, Like Stalin? What Is the Significance of Rosh Chodesh Kislev and Can We Learn From It? What Was the Origin of the Kinus Hashluchim? What Justification Is There for Yaakov to Steal Esau’s Blessings?
Tanya Applied Episode 36 With Rabbi Simon Jacobson. The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10–10:30PM EDT.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
This coming Thursday is the twentieth yahrzeit of my father HaRav HaChossid Reb Meir Avtzon a”h. Those that knew my father knew that he enjoyed sharing stories which he heard from elder chassidim or personally witnessed. I am pleased to announce that a collection of two hundred of his stories have been translated into English and is shortly going to print.
In trhis weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman speaks about his takeaways from the International Kinus Hashluchim four years ago.
The topics in this week’s 376th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: How Does One Stay Positive That Hashem Has a Bashert for Them, After a Long and Trying Dating Process? What Can I Do to Improve My Relationship With My Parents? 20 Cheshvan: What Was Unique About the Rebbe Rashab and What Lessons Do We Learn From Him Today? How Do We Reconcile the Frierdiker Rebbe Saying That We Should Never Expel a Student From Tomchei Temimim With Sarah Sending Away Yishmael? What Defines True and Enduring Life? Where Are the Ten Lost Tribes?