A typical scene was Rabbi Avrohom Tauber a”h, with his unusually tall figure towering over other Jews, with his two hands on their head as he blessed them with the priestly blessing, with great feeling. He did this upon explicit instruction of the Rebbe and many saw salvations from his blessings.
“The black one is too hoarse,” said Feivish, sounding worried. “On the other hand, the yellowish one is too old and is no longer like the old days,” rejoined Simcha.
“This is a wondrous testimony of the benevolence and truth meted out upon the wicked … they shall be altogether holy, but compared to the tzaddikim, who are above them, in allegorical terms they are described as being “ash beneath their feet
Ever hear of the city of Ajaccio? If not, it would definitely be appropriate for you to familiarize yourself with the Isle of Corsica, where Rabbi Levi Pinson of France has spent the past several years working as the Rebbe MH”M’s shliach. Rabbi Pinson takes us on a unique journey among the ancient dwellings and cobblestone roads as he speaks about gathering lost Jewish souls, the Rebbe’s miracles, and the diligent and resolute activities to prepare Corsica to greet Moshiach Tzidkeinu. Fasten your seatbelts…
We are currently in the month of Elul and preparing for the new year 5779. One of the minhagim of Elul is to check our Tefillin and Mezuzos by an expert Sofer. For a Yid, his Gashmius is an extension of his Ruchnius. Having his Ruchnius checked and in order helps a Yid in all ways.
One of the most unusual Biblical commandments is the one which can only be performed when one is unaware that he or she is performing it!
Sometimes, starting out in shlichus is not exactly a bed of roses. It seems like trains are roaring past you and paying you no heed, but if you continue moving, you will discover impressive progress. * Mika Bengin, who holds a position of high responsibility at Israel Railways and serves as a shlucha in Pisgot Afek in Rosh HaAyin, shares her journey from the back of the train until she reached the “engine car” – the Rebbe MH”M – who guides her every step of the way in spreading his message
I went to get some inspiration for my personal battle with Amalek and spoke with shluchos Mrs. Chani Beckerman of Beer Yaakov, Mrs. Marina Fein, housemother at Machon Chomesh in Moscow, and Mrs. Mushky Shiffman of Maaleh Efraim. I asked them how they handle the spiritual Amalek on shlichus, i.e., the coldness when it comes to doing mitzvos, the doubts, and those who “believe in their hearts.” I also spoke with the shlucha to Almaty, Kazakhstan, Mrs. Leah Cohen, who tells about her victory and revenge against the German Amalek, may his name be erased. * Presented for Parshas Ki Seitzei, which ends with the mitzva to remember what Amalek did to us
For years, he was in the Rebbe’s home every evening and became like a part of the family. When he married, his family had the privilege of being treated like family by Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. This connection between the Rebbetzin and the children of Reb Yaakov Tzvi Holtzman continued through the years.
c) Kareis, soul excision, is the punishment for [serious transgressions, such as] idolatry and the like. Our Sages say about kareis, quoting the verse, “‘Hikareis tikareis ha’nefesh, etc. – that soul shall surely be cut off, etc.’:
For years, he was in the Rebbe’s home every evening and became like a part of the family. When he married, his family had the privilege of being treated like family by Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. This connection between the Rebbetzin and the children of Reb Yaakov Tzvi Holtzman continued through the years. * Part 1 of 2.
September 5, 2018