We lost a true gentleman and a good friend when you left us so young, Yaakov. Even though you had serious health issues, you never lost your sense of humor, your sense of righteousness and your devotion to your beloved wife.
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Chabad.org | Articles by Yanki Tauber
- The Divine and the Human in the Torah - 44 pagesIf G-d “gave” us the Torah at Sinai, what room is there for human creativity? If our tradition is perfect, how can there be so many differing opinions in the Talmud? Why does the Torah have an oral counterpart? Learn the Rebbe’s approach here.
- Split Layers - The splitting of the sea was more than a utilitarian measure to save the Israelites. Why did G-d choose this method?The splitting of the sea was more than a utilitarian measure to save the Israelites. Why did G-d choose this method?
- The Rebbe on Pirkei Avot - Beyond the Letter of the LawA Chassidic Companion to the Talmud's Ethics of the Fathers
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- Jewish GuiltA caricature of neurotic self-absorption, or the most encouraging and optimistic perspective of reality in the history of human awareness?
- Unconventional Wisdom - A sampling of the Rebbe’s revolutionary teachings and initiatives
- The Divine and the Human in TorahAn excerpt from a larger work, titled The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Philosophy of Torah.
- "Saturday Night, Full Moon", Full Review - The author may well have invented a new genre: the Kabalistic-Chasidic StoryThe author may well have invented a new genre: the Kabalistic-Chasidic Story
- Divided for the Sake of Heaven - The fraught relationship between the Vilna Gaon and R. Schneur Zalman of LiadiFor 18th-century Jewry in Eastern Europe, the city of Vilna was the bastion of Torah scholarship and the center of Talmudic learning, while Mezheritch was the cradle of Chassidism and deep spirituality. The precedence and relevance of these two foci of Jewish life have been debated for close to 300 years.
- The Physical World According to the Alter Rebbe - A conversation about the nature of existenceOn the 200th anniversary of the passing of the Alter Rebbe, founder of the Chabad school of mysticism, two scholars sit down to discuss the significance of one of his teachings—the meaning and value of the physical universe.
- No BreadThere are other components to the human diet, and technically we can subsist on other foods. But there is something about bread which marks it as the quintessential food, and as the metaphor for all that nourishes our existence.
- Is The Torah For Real?Why is belief in Moshiach so fundamental to Judaism? Could not a person conceivably commit himself to observing the Torah, without accepting its vision of a future perfect world?
- A Greater Kind of Great - On the significance of Shabbat HagadolAs a rule, important dates on the Jewish calendar are celebrated according to the day of the month. The war of the firstborn occurred on the 10th of Nissan, which was also the Shabbat before Passover. So why does the commemoration of this miracle follow the day of the week rather than the day of […]
- The Fat JewOne day, it was revealed to Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov that he had merited that a great soul would be his "roommate" and partner in the World To Come...
- The Positive NegativeIf the Torah's description of Noah's righteousness can be understood both ways, why do the sages propose a negative interpretation?
- The Doctrine of Perpetual Creation - What does it mean, and what does it mean to us...Aside from stimulating our minds and inspiring our mystic wonder, what are the practical ramifications of the truth that G‑d is creating the world anew every moment of time?
- Five Things We Learned About MoneyMoney is a fiction. It's not a measure of worth. It's a means not an end. What we give is more ours than what we gain. And "financial security" comes from a much higher place than stock portfolios...
- 7 Joyous Events That Happened on the 15th of AvA list of the joyous events that occurred on the 15th of Av, as detailed by the sages of the Talmud.
Chabad.org | Articles by Chana Weisberg
- The Long Road to Chassidic FeminismChava devoted years seeking to understand feminism and apply it to her life. She found the answer in the teachings of the Rebbe.
- Being an Orthodox Female Pop StarFor Devorah Schwartz, performing for just women is a spiritual experience akin to prayer. She opens up on how she became a singer and how it changed her life.
- Toward My Meaningful LifeA longtime expositor of the Rebbe's teachings, and author of Toward a Meaningful Life, Rabbi Simon Jacobson shares how he overcame his early skepticism and found his own calling in life.
- The Superstar of Jewish MusicChassidic pop star Avraham Fried shares his inner world, including his personal interactions with the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin.
- Healing Through Faith: My Battle with Loneliness and AnxietyChoosing "what was right" over "what was easy" presented Torah educator, Yaffa Palti with many challenges and unsettling changes. She had to discover a deeper relationship with G-d to create a positive mindset shift and find her deepest self.
- The Road Back: An Evangelical Minister Rediscovers Her Jewish IdentityIn her teens, Tonica Marlow was accepted as the youngest student at a noted Christian theological college, and within a few years, she became an ordained minister. With all of her success within the church, she felt a deep void inside. Tonica Marlow, now Tova Mordechai, shares her extraordinary journey to becoming a Chassidic woman, […]
- Special Edition: Celebrating Simchat Torah After October 7thThis special edition features seven voices deeply affected since October 7th, including IDF officers, a volunteer medic, and a father of a hostage in Gaza. Let their stories of resilience and hope inspire you.
- The North is Under Attack, We Do Not FearWhile rockets, drones, and mortars fly overhead, Rabbi Sholom Ber Hertzel of Chabad of the Golan Heights together with his family work tirelessly to service the soldiers and members of his community who are bravely stationed along the northern border of Israel.
- Religious IDF Soldier: How 10/7 Changed My LifeAn IDF officer and his wife open up on turning mourning into growth, living on behalf of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and how the 10/7 Massacre inspired them to pursue a military career.
- 11 Months Later, Still Not Home in Israel's NorthLearn how evacuees have been supporting each other, finding faith, comfort, and a "silver lining" through it all.
- Hamas Stole My Son, Not My SoulEitan Mor saved many lives on 10/7 before he was taken hostage to Gaza, where he still remains captured. Hear his father's incredible message of faith, strength, and determination amid these most challenging of times.
- Why We Are All Crying“I haven’t been able to sleep for the last two nights.”
- What Will French Students Face When They Return to Campus?An interview with the director of Chabad on Campus in Saclay, France, a hub of higher education and research.
- The Inner and Vulnerable World of a Public SpeakerPerhaps the best-known speaker in the Jewish world today, Rabbi YY Jacobson grew up to Russian immigrants in Brooklyn. Learn about his personal challenges, disappointments and victories.
- His Non-Jewish Girlfriend Brought Him Back to JudaismDanny was turned off by the Judaism of his youth. Kylie was not Jewish. Together, they found a path to Torah and observance that is uniquely joyful, meaningful, and most of all... theirs!
- I Was a Nazi PrisonerTuky Treitel was a school-girl when the Nazis invaded Hungary. Hear how she bravely cared for herself and her siblings during times of horrific danger.
- They Cremated Mom; Could I Save Dad?Seeing how members of his own Jewish family abandoned Jewish burial in favor of cremation, Tuva Sablosky has become a tireless advocate for providing every Jew a proper Jewish burial.
- I Am a Chassidic Woman SingerEsther Freeman is as close as you can get to being a Chassidic diva. Learn how she balances the big stage, single motherhood, and the ups and downs of life.
Chabad.org | Articles by Tzvi Freeman
- Fear Is Not an OptionWalk tall as a Jew and fill in the void Zvi Kogan left behind.
- If G‑d Is Great, Why Is He So Fussy About Details?If G‑d is everywhere, why can’t He also be in your cottage cheese?
- Is AI the New Tower of Babel? - Can we get it right this time?When you use technology without a purpose, you are no longer its master. You are its slave. From limestone to LLM, the truth is the same.
- Hugged by a SukkahWhy can't the universe be my sukkah?
- How to Shine Like the Moon in a Big Dark Sky - A meditation for picking yourself up off the floorThe most precious nuggets of wisdom are those that can fire up your engines when you’re all burned out. Or get you back up and running when you’ve sunk through the pavement. Like this one: The master of the Kabbalah, the Arizal, taught that all of history is the story of the moon, how she […]
- How Should We Commemorate a Simchat Torah Massacre? - The Jewish anniversary of 10/7 is Simchat Torah. Do we cry or do we dance?Increasingly, our Ask-the-Rabbi team has been fielding concerns around the brutal massacre that occurred last Simchat Torah. How will we commemorate it? How can we dance, sing, and celebrate with the memory of what took place on that day? Isn’t that what the Yizkor memorial ceremony is about? Should we all say Yizkor? Some of […]
- Three Steps to Focused Meditation: Chochmah, Binah, Da’at - The father, the mother, and the midwife of the mindThe classic work of chassidic thought known as Tanya is principally a guide to meditation and prayer. It’s a treasure of knowledge concerning the dynamics of human intelligence. Most significantly, it shows you how to use these dynamics for internal change. Here’s a fascinating insight from the third chapter with some elucidation. Of course, this […]
- Patach Eliyahu - Elijah Began to SpeakThe Zohar on the Ten Sefirot elucidated according to Rabbi Moshe Cordovero and Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
- FAQ About Jews and JudaismWhat is the definition of Judaism? What are the basic Jewish beliefs? How Did Judaism Begin? Who are the Jews?
- 17 Meditations In Honor of the Rebbe's 30th Yahrzeit
- New Book Provides a Sweeping Overview of the Rebbe’s Torah Teachings - Yosef Bronstein just released "Engaging the Essence: the Torah Philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe"On the Absurdity of Engaging the Essence In 2009, Elliot Wolfson published his commentary on the Rebbe’s thought, Open Secret. Now, in 2024, Yosef Bronstein has published Engaging the Essence: the Torah Philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. It seems a consensus is forming: The only approach to the Rebbe’s thought is through a juxtaposition of […]
- 13 Short Meditations to Enliven Your ShavuotEnjoy this collection of pithy teachings, curated to help you appreciate the cosmic shift that occurred at Sinai.
- We, the Jewish People, Are a Single BodyWe’re human beings. How can the Torah expect you to not hold a grudge against someone who has hurt you?
- How to Avoid Fanaticism, by Rabbi Akiva and His StudentsCan you believe you have the truth, be ready to give your life for it, and nevertheless leave space for others?
- 8 Steps to Defuse a Potentially Explosive Passover SederThere’s a strategy for handling crazy challenges like this. It’s called flying higher. Even if you’re a guest, your upbeat mood and friendliness can reset the scene.
- Seven Haggadah Passages That Must Bug YouThe Hagagadah is alive, and nothing that’s alive can be made to fit into neat parcels of sensible data. But there's some leads.
- Purim and the Betrayal of American JewryJews feel that Western liberalism has abandoned them. This has happened before. This is what the Purim story can teach us.
- Twelve Tips for the Jew That Just Started Keeping JewishIn case you're feeling overwhelmed, here's a hand to hold and a little guidance.
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- Daily Mitzvah for December 8, 2024 - Kislev 07, 5785 December 8, 2024From the Rambam's Sefer Hamitzvot
- Daily Rambam Class for December 8, 2024 - Kislev 07, 5785 (1 Chapter a Day) December 8, 2024The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in […]
- Daily Rambam Class for December 8, 2024 - Kislev 07, 5785 (3 Chapters a Day) December 8, 2024The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in […]
- Daily Tanya Class for December 8, 2024 - Kislev 07, 5785 December 8, 2024Chabad Chassidus is an all-embracing world outlook and way of life which sees the Jew's central purpose as a unifying link between the Creator and His world. Written by the Alter Rebbe, the founder of Chabad, Tanya is the central text of Chabad Chassidus. It shows the reader a path to realizing their purpose and […]
Zmanim – Halachic Times for Brooklyn, New York USA on Sunday, December 08, 2024 – 07 Kislev, 5785
- Dawn (Alot Hashachar) - 5:35 AM -- (12/8/2024)Dawn (Alot Hashachar) - 5:35 AM -- (12/8/2024)
- Earliest Tallit and Tefillin (Misheyakir) - 6:13 AM -- (12/8/2024)Earliest Tallit and Tefillin (Misheyakir) - 6:13 AM -- (12/8/2024)
- Sunrise (Hanetz Hachamah) - 7:07 AM -- (12/8/2024)Sunrise (Hanetz Hachamah) - 7:07 AM -- (12/8/2024)
- Latest Shema - 9:25 AM -- (12/8/2024)Latest Shema - 9:25 AM -- (12/8/2024)
- Latest Shacharit - 10:12 AM -- (12/8/2024)Latest Shacharit - 10:12 AM -- (12/8/2024)
- Midday (Chatzot Hayom) - 11:47 AM -- (12/8/2024)Midday (Chatzot Hayom) - 11:47 AM -- (12/8/2024)
- Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedolah) - 12:12 PM -- (12/8/2024)Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedolah) - 12:12 PM -- (12/8/2024)
- Mincha Ketanah (“Small Mincha”) - 2:35 PM -- (12/8/2024)Mincha Ketanah (“Small Mincha”) - 2:35 PM -- (12/8/2024)
- Plag Hamincha (“Half of Mincha”) - 3:34 PM -- (12/8/2024)Plag Hamincha (“Half of Mincha”) - 3:34 PM -- (12/8/2024)
- Sunset (Shkiah) - 4:28 PM -- (12/8/2024)Sunset (Shkiah) - 4:28 PM -- (12/8/2024)
- Nightfall (Tzeit Hakochavim) - 5:00 PM -- (12/8/2024)Nightfall (Tzeit Hakochavim) - 5:00 PM -- (12/8/2024)
- Midnight (Chatzot HaLailah) - 11:48 PM -- (12/8/2024)Midnight (Chatzot HaLailah) - 11:48 PM -- (12/8/2024)
- Shaah Zmanit (proportional hour) - 47:30 min. -- (12/8/2024)Shaah Zmanit (proportional hour) - 47:30 min. -- (12/8/2024)