Reclaiming the Lost Art of Human Connection
Technology has changed so much about the way we connect as human beings. When was the last time you actually laughed out loud when you responded with “LOL”?
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Video: Where Does Addiction Come From?
The heart of the average person desperately seeks that which is beyond the mundane. Animals do not have these cravings. When an animal fulfills its biological function or drive, it stops. Why is addiction unique to human beings? Addiction is born out of human discontent, and ultimately due to a lack of spirituality. The individual attempts to fill a spiritual void with physical objects or pleasures. These give very temporary relief, but never satisfy the deeper spiritual craving. Rabbi Pinchas Taylor reminds us that the addiction itself is not the addict’s problem, it’s his attempted solution. The only true solution is to treat the spiritual void.
Instant Torah: Washing Clothes in Wine
This weekly fast moving — yet inspiring — 1-minute video on the weekly Parsha is created by Yitzchok Schmuckler, a Bochur from Montreal. This week’s video for Parshas Vayechi is titled: Washing Clothes in Wine.
Here’s My Story: The Pharmacist’s Son
Mr. Harvey Milstein presently lives in Israel, where he was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in February of 2015.
Laws and Customs: Asara B’Teves
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Asara B’Teves for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Video: Where Do We Find Strength to Deal with Exile?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha — Vayechi. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: Where do we find strength to deal with exile?
Video: A Silver Lining
JLI presents its unique two-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from a timely tale. This week’s video is titled: A Silver Lining.
2:00pm: Why the Celebration over Rubashkin’s Release
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 194, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 2:00pm (Due to Nittel Nacht). This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Why the Exuberant Celebration over Rubashkin’s Release from Prison? Is There Any Significance to Trump’s Announcement About Jerusalem? Chassidus Applied to Nittel; How Much Can Bitachon Change? Why Don’t We Have Pictures of All the Rebbeim? What Are Oros D’Tohu in Kelim D’Tikkun?
Weekly Story: Creating a Portrait
After Yud Shevat 5710, the Rebbe advised many to carry a picture of the Frierdiker Rebbe in their wallet. Seeing him or his picture adds vigor to the persons’ avodas Hashem.
Here’s My Story: So Far, Yet So Close
Since 1986, Rabbi Mendel Raskin has served as the spiritual leader of Chabad of Bentleigh, Australia. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in June of 2016.
Video: How to Live a Purposeful Life, in 1 Minute
This short video begs a question that each of us should consider asking ourselves from time to time. How do I see myself? Am I simply hammering nails in boards—tasks devoid of meaning and purpose, just getting through each day and killing time? Or are my actions purpose driven? Do they have a higher purpose that ties them all together? Am I building toward achieving some greater goal? Rabbi Pinchas Taylor adds that when we can reflect on why we do all of things that we do, and crystallize the purpose in it all, this also enhances our motivation in performance.
Instant Torah: Avoiding Evil Isn’t Enough
This weekly fast moving — yet inspiring — 1-minute video on the weekly Parsha is created by Yitzchok Schmuckler, a Bochur from Montreal. This week’s video for Parshas Vayigash is titled: Avoiding Evil Isn’t Enough.
Video: Does G-d Want Our Heart or Our Action?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha — Vayigash. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: Does G-d want our heart or our action?
Video: 3 Ways to Build a Lasting Legacy
Life is an opportunity to create a legacy, to leave the world warmer and brighter than we found it, and the flames of the Chanukah menorah teach us 3 lessons for maximizing our impact. Take two short minutes to learn 3 simple and super-practical lessons from the menorah for building a lasting legacy.
Video: The Eighth Flame of Your Soul
Does the Menorah awaken fond memories in your mind? Time spent with family, singing traditional songs, playing dreidel, eating donuts and latkes? The flickering flames of the menorah tell the story of something deep within our souls and tell us how we can access and express the deepest truest form of who we are, and what we can achieve when we do.
8:00pm: The Work I Love Doesn’t Bring in Adequate Income
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 193, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: What To Do If the Work I Love Does Not Bring in an Adequate Income? Why Was I Born in This Generation? Should We Stress over Having Only One Child? Do I Need to Repent for Allowing Myself to Be Abused? Does the Soul Really Want to Be Born? Chassidus Applied to the 5th Day of Chanukah and to Hei Teves.
Timely Tales: Logic vs. Holiness
JLI presents its unique two-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from a timely tale. This week’s video is titled: Logic vs. Holiness.
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