Thursday
Oct312019
The Key to Seeing Miracles
October 31, 2019There are two types of miracles in our lives: revealed miracles, and miracles that are dressed up in the garments of nature.
Entries in Chassidic Thought (26)
Friday
Aug162019
Are we married The Human Way?
Marriage is indeed a mystery. It is the oldest institution ever practiced by mankind and the thousands of years it has been in practice have given us little to no experience in how to conduct our own marital lives.
Friday
Aug162019
DOING THAT EXTRA LITTLE SOMETHING
I remember when my parents, of blessed memory, once joined us up in Plainville, New York for a visit, we wanted to show them something very pretty – but it was a twenty-minute walk uphill. All of the family’s generations were there – my husband and myself, our children and grandchildren who were much younger in those days, and my parents.
Thursday
Aug082019
Who Gets to See the third Beis HaMikdash on Shabbos Chazon?
Just moments before Shabbos, Rabbi Chayim Levi Yitzchak Ginsberg passed away at 61 years old after suffering a stroke r”l. Rabbi Ginsberg’s popular articles filled with Chasidishe stories and chizuk, strengthened the emunah of many Chassidim and were a staple of Beis Moshiach for many years.
Wednesday
Jul102019
Is It True That Only Jews have Freedom of Choice?
As with many such ideas, there is a grain of truth to it surrounded by a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings.
Tuesday
Jul022019
Static HISKASHRUS & Dynamic Hiskashrus
On the 18th of Tishrei 5660, Reb Nachman of Breslov’s soul ascended on high. His Chassidim, however, never appointed a new Rebbe. But that was far from signaling the demise of the group; Rebbe Nachman has left behind a glorious legacy.
Friday
Jun212019
Does Insecurity Stand in the Way of Your Success?
There is one thing that love is not, and that’s judgement. Growing up in the Western world, we’re given the message that we’re only worthy of love if we meet certain criteria. Conversely, the culture at large teaches us that we can only love someone or something that meets our expectations.
Thursday
May302019
Why Does Judaism go by the Mother?
An answer from the Rebbe to a woman who asked how are we to explain why Jewish identity is determined by the mother and not by the father?
Thursday
May302019
What to Do When You Make a Mistake
With any mistake, personal or professional, there are two things that you can do to turn it into a productive moment. The phrase “fail better” has become a meme, which is, culturally, a step in the right direction. However, the Kabbalists had already detailed how one should fail better, by understanding that the inner “soul” of a mistake is a seed and opportunity for greater growth, and there are two methods that they passed down to us how to bring this seed to fruition. These two methods will revolutionize the way that you handle making mistakes.
Thursday
May302019
Do Non-Jews Have a Neshama?
According to Rambam, Jews and non-Jews have identical souls, which of course comes across as very surprising to most of us. But this stems from having a very simplistic understanding of the Rambam.
Wednesday
Jul252018
SHABBOS LIGHTS FROM OUR REBBEIM
Why did it take the Alter Rebbe two hours to wipe his Shabbos cup? What did Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Schneersohn say when there was no food for Shabbos? * A compilation of stories about our Rebbeim and Shabbos, presented for Parshas VaEschanan when we read “Preserve the Shabbos to sanctify it.”
Wednesday
Jul182018
UNITY IS NOT UNIFORMITY
The way to Moshiach is only through achdus-unity, since the cause for the exile is the lack thereof. Does that mean we need to forgo our views for the sake of unity? Definitely not! * What is the central point with which every Chassid, and especially a shliach, needs to focus on every day?
Wednesday
Jun272018
STORIES AND SAYINGS FROM THE GREATS
A compilation of stories about great Chassidim of previous generations
