In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells of the incredible inspiration he received from Dovi, a young Shliach in Chengdu, China. If you had the chance to spend Tishrei in Crown Heights or on Shlichus, which would you choose?
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains the parallel between the story of Elisha and a widow, and the Jewish souls connection with G-d.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains how the ark built by Noach, and inhabited throughout the flood, was in fact a foretaste of the times of Mashiach, which explains Noach’s hesitance to leave it after the flood subsided.
It’s been a high flying month of Tishrei, and as we settle in for the rest of the year, Rabbi Katzman asks the question, is there such a thing as the post Tishrei blues?
I this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman puzzles with the question of how a seemingly unflattering story is really a testament to just how much Hashem loves the Jewish nation.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman focuses on the the year of Hakhel, and its particularly Joyous connotation.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabi Katzman explains the concept of the “Days of Awe”, and how they may better be understood as the days of joy.
For the first time, Shazak has now released a comic book downloadable pdf version of the Fast of Gedaliah Story and a six minute entertaining video in the famous, unique Shazak style.
It has been many painful years since the Rebbe last blew Tekios on Rosh Hashanah, when the somber atmosphere and the sounds emanating from Rebbe’s Shofar would penetrate the soul of each of the thousands of man and woman packed into 770 for the occasion. CrownHeights.info is honored to publish an exclusive sneak peak at the Rebbe’s personal collection of Shofars – the first time they have ever been photo documented.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into the idea of curses, and how in the Torah even curses do not have to be negative things. It may just be a matter of perspective.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into the parable that during Elul the King is i the Field, and how it is a parable down to the last detail.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains the different kinds of witnesses allowed in Torah, and why each are needed to bring a fact fully, including the fact of the world itself.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman breaks down the mission of the month of Elul, and our personal tasks for the month.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into the connection between the physical and spiritual and its mirrored effects in this world.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman connects the “step back” we take in this sad month, and how it is used top launch ourselves “two steps forward”.
We present a collection of eight powerful videos of Tisha B’Av with the Rebbe, courtesy of JEM. May these days be transformed into days of joy and celebration with the immediate arrival of Moshiach.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman turns he concept of Tisha B’Av upside down, showing how you can see joy even in the saddest day of the year.
