Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a unique photo of the Rebbe entering 770 to daven Mincha, circa late 1970s.
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Videos: Worldwide Rally, Quest for Oiz #8
Tzivos Hashem presents this video of a cyber-rally for Jewish children all over the world that took place today in honor of Chof Cheshvan, led by Rabbi Shimi Weinbaum, part of which was the airing of the 8th episode of ‘A Quest for Oiz.’
Video: Waging the Battles of the House of David
Today, 20 Cheshvan, marks the birthday of the fifth Rebbe of Chabad, the Rebbe Rashab. From the very beginnings of the Chassidic Movement, select students of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid were entrusted with the task to “disseminate the wellsprings of Chassidism to the outside.”
Here’s My Story: A Nuclear Response
Rabbi David Lapin is a Torah teacher, rabbi, author, speaker and management consultant presently living in Los Angeles. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project on a visit to New York in June of 2015.
Taylor Talks: Why Do We Call G-d ‘He’?
G-d’s not a certain gender. In fact, G-d’s not limited or defined accurately with any terms. So why is G-d so often described as a “He?” What does that symbolize? Rabbi Pinchas Taylor clarifies one of the reasons why this borrowed term is often used.
Video: What Is a Balanced Life?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha — Chayei Sarah. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What is a balanced life?
Video: Screenplay by Moses and Me
As a Jewish screenwriter, David Weiss has gotten some of his best ideas from the Torah. Watch and learn how the Jewish thought that makes his work shine, can help your life soar.
Timely Tales: The Gemologist
JLI presents its unique, two-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from a timely tale. This week’s video for Parshas Chayei Sarah is titled: The Gemologist.
Great Debates: The Jewish Revolt Against Rome
A drama-filled, new course from JLI, Great Debates in Jewish History, offers a glimpse into six pivotal disputes that engulfed the Jewish people at different periods and have a lasting impact today. Lesson Two: Suicide at Masada – Militant Nationalism vs. Religious Institutionalism is an overview of the origins and buildup leading to the Jewish revolt against Roman rule in Judea in the 1st century CE.
8:00pm: What Recourse Do I Have After I Was Removed from My Shlichus?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 187, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Is It Ever Acceptable to Compromise Standards for Others? Can I Believe yet Have No Relationship with G-d? What Recourse Do I Have After I Was Removed from My Shlichus Post? Is There Advice from the Rebbe to a Single Father? Is There Anything Wrong with a Yellow Moshiach Flag?
Weekly Story: The Golden Chain
On the day Don Manuel was to be burned in the auto de fe, the king realized that if he can get him to admit his sin and publicly convert, then he has the authority to save him. So when the prisoner was brought to the public square in chains, the king left his place and walked over to his trusted advisor and asked him to kiss and bow down to the cross and he will save him and restore him to his position.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of the Rebbe looking on as Reb Mendel Futerfas bentches Hagomel after coming from abroad for Tishrei, 1975.
Video: Bridges Between Worlds
Looking at the brain, could you imagine the complexity of what it can do? Look at the universe and realize that the complexity is infinite. Rabbi Tzvi Freeman and Dr. Michael Kigel learn together about the bridges that G-d provides to connect his infinity with our finite selves. This video has a uniquely engaging presentation style.
Here’s My Story: Yiddishkeit Is Not Difficult
Dr. Naftali (Tali) Loewenthal presently directs the Chabad Research Unit, while lecturing at the University College on the subject of Jewish spirituality. He resides in London and was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in December of 2010.
From Days Gone By: In Search of Bar Mitzvah Revelers
In 1998, a young man had his Bar Mitzvah celebrated at Hadar Hatorah in Crown Heights. Nineteen years later, he wants to thank those who assisted him, and shared two photos of the event with Lubavitch Archives. Can you identify the Bar Mitzvah revelers?
Video: How High Can We Reach?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha — Vayeira. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How high can we reach?
Video: How the Universe Began
Torah Cafe is proud to introduce a new video series, featuring moments from JLI’s annual National Jewish Retreat. This week’s video is from a lecture by Rabbi Manis Friedman, titled: How the Universe Began.
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