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 Shabbos, the fifth of Kislev, is the yahrzheit of Reb Shlomo Eliezer HaLevi Eidels,[1] better known as the Maharsha[2], whose commentary on the entire Gemorah as well as on the Aggaditas (the stories in the Gemorah) are well known. This story took place towards the end of his life in the city of Ostroh, Ukraine, where he was the Rov.
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski wrote of a story of philanthropist Sami Rohr z”l, who faced the decision to learn or sleep, and the lesson we can learn.
Every marriage has its quirks. Who doesn’t want to improve their marriage? Come prepared to laugh and gain wisdom as we explore the comedy of life.
The topics in this week’s 331st episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Should We All Make Aliyah to Israel Now? Chassidus Applied to Rosh Chodesh Kislev and Toldos; How Can We Achieve Renewal After Setbacks? How Do You Explain Yitzchak and Rivkah Giving Birth to Esau? Does Covid Represent a Plague-Like Atmosphere Similar to the One in the Days of Pharaoh? Does Torah Lean Toward Socialism or Capitalism?
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.
To commemorate the coming 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht (November 9,1938), we present to our readers a first-person account of Kristallnacht, written by Mrs. Hanna Tennenhaus, OBM. This account was published in the Canadian Jewish News in November, 1998.
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 Shabbos is Chof Marcheshvan, the 160th birthday of the Rebbe Rashab, (and therefore the kapital tehillim said for him is kapital 11). While at every yom holedes of the Rebbeim, I try to write something about them, this time, I am coming with a much deeper appreciation of the Rebbe Rashab and understanding of his life and accomplishments.
Are we merely the sum of our parts? How does Jewish law consider the ethical and legal issues posed by recent developments in biological technology?
The topics in this week’s 329th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Should We Vote for Trump or Biden? Did the Biblical Stories of the Avos Actually Happen or Are They Just Metaphors? 160th Anniversary of the Rebbe Rashab’s Birth on Chof Cheshvan: What Is the Connection Between His Crying for Divine Revelation With His Life and Legacy? Would It Be a Chilul Hashem for Someone to Publicize That They Are Voting for Trump? What Should I Do About My Online Addictions?
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 story when I was a youngster and someone recently reminded me of it. It can be seen in all its details in taamei Haminhagim pp. 497-499. At the same time, I ask you to please share with me stories that I can share with the wider audience, may they all be well. As always your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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For nearly forty years, Rabbi Siman-Tov Maguri-Cohen taught in schools in Netivot and Jerusalem. He was interviewed in September of 2018.
Have you ever been shocked by something you did? In this session, Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet explores how our “inner games”—our thoughts and moods—shape who we are and what we do.
The topics in this week’s 328th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Perspective on the US Elections and Latest Peace Agreements in the Middle East; The Critical Relevance of Chassidus for Our Trying Times; Chassidus Applied to Zayin Cheshvan and Lech Lecha; What Is the Secret to True Growth and Self-Actualization? Is Someone Who Wears a Mask, Follows Distancing Guidelines and Gets Vaccines Lacking in Bitachon? What to Do if My Trusted Doctor Rejects a Proven Remedy? How to Deal with Addiction to Inappropriate Online Content? Was Abraham the First Jew?
