HEALTHY MILK AND HONEY

What the spies were lacking was the combination of truth with peace. They had the truth but not the peace. Therefore, their truth could not endure. Our generation—the last of exile—will rectify the deficiencies of the generation of the desert and we will enter into the Promised Land to enjoy its milk and honey (truth) synthesized with peace, with the imminent arrival of Moshiach and the true and complete (shleima cognate to the world shalom, peace) Redemption.

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A VERMONT YANKEE IN THE REBBE’S COURT

R’ Shmuel Isaac Popack a”h passed away at the age of 93. He grew up in Barre, Vermont and had yechidus with the Rebbe Rayatz. The Rebbe Rayatz invited him to join his new yeshiva, Tomchei T’mimim.* After the passing of the Rebbe Rayatz, he became mekushar to the Rebbe MH”M and generously supported Chabad mosdos in and out of Crown Heights.

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THE AVODA OF REFINEMENT

R’ Yitzchak Deizada is a professional goldsmith who makes Chabad and Geula-styled products. He traveled as far as Australia to sell his creative artwork, and it was there that he discovered the light of Yiddishkait and Chassidus. In addition, he now works with young people in need of greater spiritual strength, spreading Yiddishkait and Chassidus through the codes of artistic refinement.

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MOSHIACH NOW! THERE’S NO TIME TO CONSULT WITH YOUR SPOUSE

How is it possible for the concept of “He went and consulted with his wife” to contradict bringing the redemption? According to Torah it is necessary for one to “consult with his wife” about worldly matters!

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ZERO HOUR FOR THE YOUNG SETTLEMENTS

Grassroots protests at intersections around the country can and will produce powerful results, thereby initiating a real battle to put a halt to the current wave of destruction.

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LOSS LEADER

The question still remains: Of all the remaining tribes and camps, why was the Camp of Dan selected for the important role of restoring the losses of the Jewish people? True, it was the second most numerous camp, but nothing happens by chance. The very fact that its members were so prolific, and thus suited for this task, indicates that the Camp of Dan also possessed a spiritual advantage over the other camps.

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SHABBAT TO SHARE

The curiosity of the Beis Moshiach reporter was aroused when he saw someone who did not look religious loading up his car with boxes from the Chabad center. He went inside and spoke to the shliach, Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Cohen, and asked him what it was all about. * A meeting in the shliach’s office led to the founding of a unique project that has gained renown all over Canada and is connecting people to the Merkaz Chabad l’Dovrei Ivrit (Chabad Center for Hebrew Speakers, acronym MaDA) and to the Rebbe MH”M.

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A NINE-YEAR OLD BOY RECEIVES A PERSONAL LETTER FROM THE REBBE

Erez Navon, the only son of Mr. Yitzchak Navon, former President of Israel, recalls the special correspondence he received as a boy from the Rebbe MH”M and the tremendous influence it had upon him.

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THE MAN THE REBBE CALLED ‘SHIMON HA’TZADDIK’

He worked alone, without helpers. He ran around all day, every day, from one chesed to another. * He spoke from the heart about the obligation to be involved in the Rebbe’s mivtzaim. * He focused on Inyanei Moshiach and Geula, not hesitating to speak about who Moshiach is, and it was all with his typical simplicity. * This is a small glimpse into the life of Rabbi Shimon Friedman a”h who was known as “Shimon HaTzaddik,” who passed away on Erev Shvii shel Pesach. His will states: Ahavas Yisroel comes before everything!

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THE REBBE KNOWS EVERYTHING!

Stories about the Rebbe that were told by his secretary, R’ Leibel Groner.

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THE BANALITY OF GOOD

Becoming a master of the moment sounds like a simple and obvious path to spiritual enlightenment and bliss. So why haven’t we all gotten there yet? Because in order to be a master of the moment, I have to cease being a slave to the past and a servant of the future. I have to free myself of all distractions and attachments that take me away from the moment, so I can focus on the task at hand.

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SHLICHUS IN THE LAND OF IDOL WORSHIP

How do you prepare a city full of idols for Moshiach? This is the remarkable shlichus of Rabbi Shmuel Yizhar and his loyal wife, which seems to directly mimic the work of Avrohom Avinu.

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ISSUE #835 (BA'MIDBAR, SHAVUOS)