We are just about to mark the first yahrzeit of when Covid-19 introduced death and mayhem into our lives. (Unfortunately, it is still very much here … but you know what I mean). So here’s my eulogy, a year later.
The topics in this week’s 344th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: How Are We to Understand the Idea of Jews as the “Chosen People”? What Can We Do to Eradicate Apathy and Doubts? How Does Chassidus View the Relationship Between Spiritual/Emotional Health and Physical Health? Does Ambition Have a Purpose According to Chassidus? What Is the Best Way to Daven That Hashem Puts You in the Right Place at the Right Time to Meet Your Bashert? What Topics in Chassidus Can I Share With Non-Jews? What Is Tanya’s Realistic Expectation of Us?
Boruch Hashem the response to the biography of the Rebbe Rashab is extremely positive. As noted, I have begun researching and writing about the life of the Frierdiker Rebbe. This week I am posting a chapter in his life that is not well-known. (It is primarily based on his letters in vol. 16, of his Igros Kodesh). Obviously, I hope to find out more details of this endeavor and all of his communal work.
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski discusses the important role a father takes in a home, and how their approach can, and will, affect their whole family..
The topics in this week’s 343rd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Is Psychology Antithetical to Torah? Chassidus Applied to Mishpatim, Shekalim and Rosh Chodesh Adar: How Do We Balance Reason and Faith? What Is the Power of Joy? Our Polarized Country; Was the Rebbe Ever in a Pandemic? Do Non-Jews Have a Soul and Free Will? What Are the 288 Sparks?
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.
I heard this week that once a chossid wrote to the Rebbe he is asking [for a] brocha that he gives nachas to the Rebbe and that he should do it with joy and happiness. The Rebbe’s answer teaches us how to be connected with the Rebbe.
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski discusses our animalistic ways, but that ultimately it is our humanity that should control how we act.
Watch a special Dvar Torah on Parshas Yisro given by Rabbi Mordechai Gurary OBM, Rov of Chevra Shas. Rabbi Gurary passed away this past Nissan.
Midyan Priest Converting?! To Judaism?!, Quest for Torah Keepers Ends, Catastrophic Calamity Calmed, and Spot-Saver Solutions. Shazak has released their weekly “Parsha Post For Parshas Yisro”, and has made it available for all here on CrownHeights.info.
Author and Historian, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, has published a tribute to Rabbi Dr. Avraham Yehoshua Twerski OBM, who passed away this week.
Watch a heart rending clip dedicated to all the fathers lost this past year put together by Tzvi Eber, featuring a violin version of “Abba” from Avraham Fried.
The topics in this week’s 342nd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: What Can We Learn About the Covid Vaccine From the Rebbe’s Attitude to Previous Vaccinations? What Can We Do to Honor the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka as the Rebbe’s Partner? How Can I Heal From an Abusive Home? What Can We Say to Disillusioned Teenagers Who Have Experienced Losses? How Do We Explain to Our Children Prayers Not Being Fulfilled?
In connection with the heartbreaking passing of Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski OB”M, here are some insightful and edifying lectures in his honor and memory presented by Torah Cafe.
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.
Clouds and Fire Protect Jews, Women Dance at Sea Shore, Sea Splits as Jews Flee Egyptian Army, and The Gift That’ll Stick with You. Shazak has released their weekly “Parsha Post For Parshas Beshalach”, and has made it available for all here on CrownHeights.info.
Over the past few weeks, we discussed various aspects of making the preparation for Yud Shevat. Indeed there were numerous farbrengens in every community of Anash. Additionally, there were many zoom farbrengens before and after shabbos. So what are the takeaways?
