Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal tov to Yossi and Chana Etta (nee Schwei) Turk (Cordoba, Argentina) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to the Rebbe, her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
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Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi once received a silver snuffbox as gift. But the Rebbe did not want to put it to its intended use, remarking: “There is one part of the body which is not constantly seeking gratification – the nose. Should I train it, too, to be a pleasure-seeker?”
Instead, R’ Schneur Zalman found a more lofty use for the gift: he detached the snuffbox's cover and used it as a mirror to help him center the teffilin on his head.
This incident was once related to R’ Schneur Zalman's grandson, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch. In conveying the incident the person stated that R’ Schneur Zalman “broke off” the cover of the snuffbox. Rabbi Menachem Mendel remarked: “No, no, my grandfather never broke anyone or thing. He merely removed the hinge-pin which connected the upper part to the lower.”
There is deep significance in Rabbi Menachem Mendel's clarification, observed the Lubavitcher Rebbe: While R’ Schneur Zalman’s entire life was devoted to sublimating the ordinary and elevating the mundane, still, he taught that the way to deal with the material world is not to repress or crush it, but to gently detach the upper from the lower: to extract, by harmonious and peaceful means, its lofty potential from its lowly enmeshments. Hence the statement: Rabbi Schneur Zalman would never have “broken off” the cover.
Kabalah of Spirituality – How To Balance Our Dual Composition
Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi once received a silver snuffbox as gift. But the Rebbe did not want to put it to its intended use, remarking: “There is one part of the body which is not constantly seeking gratification – the nose. Should I train it, too, to be a pleasure-seeker?”
Instead, R’ Schneur Zalman found a more lofty use for the gift: he detached the snuffbox’s cover and used it as a mirror to help him center the teffilin on his head.
This incident was once related to R’ Schneur Zalman’s grandson, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch. In conveying the incident the person stated that R’ Schneur Zalman “broke off” the cover of the snuffbox. Rabbi Menachem Mendel remarked: “No, no, my grandfather never broke anyone or thing. He merely removed the hinge-pin which connected the upper part to the lower.”
There is deep significance in Rabbi Menachem Mendel’s clarification, observed the Lubavitcher Rebbe: While R’ Schneur Zalman’s entire life was devoted to sublimating the ordinary and elevating the mundane, still, he taught that the way to deal with the material world is not to repress or crush it, but to gently detach the upper from the lower: to extract, by harmonious and peaceful means, its lofty potential from its lowly enmeshments. Hence the statement: Rabbi Schneur Zalman would never have “broken off” the cover.
Earlier today a raffle was held for the children who participated Learn-a-Thon for Levi's Torah. The Torah is being written in memory of Levi Yitzchak Wolowik OBM.
Video – And the Levi’s Torah Winners Are…
Earlier today a raffle was held for the children who participated Learn-a-Thon for Levi’s Torah. The Torah is being written in memory of Levi Yitzchak Wolowik OBM.
1. In this week’s Torah portion Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses our teacher) and Aharon Hakohen (Aaron the High Priest) plead with Hashem not to destroy Korach’s entire congregation; rather, Hashem should just destroy Korach because he was the one who incited and convinced everyone to rebel against Moshe Rabbeinu.
The Torah says, “Hashem spoke to Moshe and Aharon, saying: ‘Separate yourselves from among this congregation and I will annihilate them in an instant’. They (Moshe and Aharon) fell upon their faces and they said, ‘Almighty, the G-d of the spirits of all flesh; if one man sins shall You be angry with the entire congregation?’”
Rashi comments on this verse and explains why Moshe and Aharon prefaced the words, “Almighty, the G-d of the spirits of all flesh”, before their actual argument of, “if one man sins shall you be angry with the entire congregation?”. Rashi explains that Moshe and Aharon were saying, “(Hashem You are the) Knower of thoughts. Your attributes are not like mortal attributes. A mortal king against whom some of his kingdom acted insolently does not know who the sinner is and therefore when he is angry he punishes them all. But You- to You all thoughts are revealed and you know who the sinner is. Therefore, “if one man will sin will You be angry with the entire congregation?”
The Weekly Sicha of the Rebbe – Parshas Korach
The Rebbe says:
1. In this week’s Torah portion Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses our teacher) and Aharon Hakohen (Aaron the High Priest) plead with Hashem not to destroy Korach’s entire congregation; rather, Hashem should just destroy Korach because he was the one who incited and convinced everyone to rebel against Moshe Rabbeinu.
The Torah says, “Hashem spoke to Moshe and Aharon, saying: ‘Separate yourselves from among this congregation and I will annihilate them in an instant’. They (Moshe and Aharon) fell upon their faces and they said, ‘Almighty, the G-d of the spirits of all flesh; if one man sins shall You be angry with the entire congregation?’”
Rashi comments on this verse and explains why Moshe and Aharon prefaced the words, “Almighty, the G-d of the spirits of all flesh”, before their actual argument of, “if one man sins shall you be angry with the entire congregation?”. Rashi explains that Moshe and Aharon were saying, “(Hashem You are the) Knower of thoughts. Your attributes are not like mortal attributes. A mortal king against whom some of his kingdom acted insolently does not know who the sinner is and therefore when he is angry he punishes them all. But You- to You all thoughts are revealed and you know who the sinner is. Therefore, “if one man will sin will You be angry with the entire congregation?”
In honor of Gimmel Tamuz Rabbi Shea Harlig of Chabad of Southern Nevada was invited to open todays session of the United States Senate in Washington. He was invited by Senate Democratic majority leader Harry Reid from Nevada.
Video – Rabbi Shea Harlig Delivers Invocation at U.S. Senate
In honor of Gimmel Tamuz Rabbi Shea Harlig of Chabad of Southern Nevada was invited to open todays session of the United States Senate in Washington. He was invited by Senate Democratic majority leader Harry Reid from Nevada.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal tov to Chaim and Aidel (nee Blau) Zaklos (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
In honor of Gimmel Tammuz and in connection with the recent publication of “My Encounter with the Rebbe, Volume Two” by Zalmon Jaffe, the staff at MyEncounter.com have released two exceptional photos of the Rebbe.
Two Unique Photos of the Rebbe
In honor of Gimmel Tammuz and in connection with the recent publication of “My Encounter with the Rebbe, Volume Two” by Zalmon Jaffe, the staff at MyEncounter.com have released two exceptional photos of the Rebbe.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Shimmy and Rochel (nee Rosenblum) Susskind (Crown Heights) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
In advance of publication Chabad.org released this letter in honor of the Rebbe’s 15th Yahrtzeit. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit TheRebbe.org.
The Family […]
Greeting and Blessing:
In these days of Selichos and Rachamim, which bring the outgoing year to its end, and prepare for the new year, I am addressing these lines to you, hoping they will bring you some comfort.
Fascinating Letter: How to Mourn the Departed
In advance of publication Chabad.org released this letter in honor of the Rebbe’s 15th Yahrtzeit. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit TheRebbe.org.
The Family […]
Greeting and Blessing:
In these days of Selichos and Rachamim, which bring the outgoing year to its end, and prepare for the new year, I am addressing these lines to you, hoping they will bring you some comfort.
Photos: Gimmel Tammuz in the Rebbes House
As in the years past, the Rebbes house was once again open for Tefilos. Last night a packed house Davend Maariv, and a sizeable crowd Davend Shacharis this morning. The house will be open a final time today at 3:15pm for Mincha.
Chabad Turns the World Over from “Down Under”
SYDNEY, Australia [CHI] — A convoy of ten “Mitzva Tanks” conquered the streets of the city Sydney, Australia this Thursday, Gimel Tamuz, setting out from the “Yeshiva Center – Chabad Headquarters of NSW”.
Over 1000 attend Farbrengen in the Valley
TARZANA, CA [CHI] — Some 1000 people gathered at Chabad of the Valley’s headquarters in Tarzana, California Wednesday night to observe and commemorate Gimmel Tammuz, the 15th Yahrzeit Hilulah of the Rebbe.
Mazal Tov ! It’s A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Levi and Rivky (nee Osdoba) Dubinsky (Shluchim to Mountain Lakes, NJ) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Barely thirteen years old, standing on the newly built balcony outside Lubavitch World Headquarters under the ominously dark skies emitting an avalanche of rain upon those of us below, I watched as tens of thousands of men, women and children gathered on the corner of Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue.
A Funeral, Continuation, Teachings Live On
Barely thirteen years old, standing on the newly built balcony outside Lubavitch World Headquarters under the ominously dark skies emitting an avalanche of rain upon those of us below, I watched as tens of thousands of men, women and children gathered on the corner of Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue.
Zalman called me afterwards to share with me some of the conversation he enjoyed with my visiting friend. “He asked me why does Rabbi Yossy always speak about the Rebbe so much? Aren't there so many other great scholars and leaders in Israel? I explained to him that the Rebbe was much more than a scholar and leader. A Rebbe is a comprehensive soul that includes within it every other soul and can relate to each and every Jew in a most personal manner.”
I was glad Zalman explained things so beautifully. Both of my friends are absolutely right. I do indeed focus on the Rebbe and indeed the reason is because of the Rebbe's role in my life. Let me explain with a short story and the Rebbe's explanation:
Gimmel Tammuz
Sholom Aleichem. Last week a dear friend was visiting New York from Florida with his son. He called me to ask how he could get to the resting place of the Rebbe in Queens. Since I was not in town at the time, I happily arranged with my friend Zalman to escort him to and his son to “Ohel”, which is the name used to describe the Rebbe’s resting place, and then on to the airport for his flight home.
Zalman called me afterwards to share with me some of the conversation he enjoyed with my visiting friend. “He asked me why does Rabbi Yossy always speak about the Rebbe so much? Aren’t there so many other great scholars and leaders in Israel? I explained to him that the Rebbe was much more than a scholar and leader. A Rebbe is a comprehensive soul that includes within it every other soul and can relate to each and every Jew in a most personal manner.”
I was glad Zalman explained things so beautifully. Both of my friends are absolutely right. I do indeed focus on the Rebbe and indeed the reason is because of the Rebbe’s role in my life. Let me explain with a short story and the Rebbe’s explanation:
