In a recent article, The Psychology of Criticism (issue 1168), I wrote of the dangers of engaging in criticism, especially of what others may, or may not, be doing in the field of Hafotzo in general and publicizing the Rebbe’s Besuras HaGeulah especially.
In Shevat 5748, the Rebbe delivered some sichos in which he established the rules about writing to him. He said that medical questions should be asked of an expert doctor, and even better – to a doctor-friend, and in special cases, to consult with two top doctors.
It must be easy to be a robot. Aside from occasional overheating because of too many commands at once being hurled at it, it has an easy life.
A famous story is said about a new rabbi who arrived in town. He ascended the pulpit to give his first sermon and the topic was the importance of observing Shabbos
Two recent incidents made Jews and Jewish ideas popular, even if briefly, around the world.
No one likes to be criticized. Many of us may appreciate it, but we still dislike it. It’s not fun to hear someone find faults in something you put hours of work into.
Some weeks ago, I had the “privilege” of spending Shabbos at an NYC hospital with a relative. In what they call the “Chessed Room,” we managed to put together a tight minyan. There was 1 Lubavitcher, 2 Litvisher guys, a Skverer Chassid, a Satmerer, two “Young Israel” style guys, and a few more Chassidishe Yidden although I didn’t manage to figure out their exact affiliatio
On the Yom Hilulah of the Tzemach Tzedek, the 13th day of the month of Redemption, the Jewish community of New York State, one of the largest in the world, received great news.
I once heard of a smart strategy regarding the adoption of modern technology, especially the kind that goes into your home and into your pocket. “You don’t have to be on the first carriage of the train. It’s OK to pull into the station last.”
To the Jewish nation, education has forever been an inseparable part of the culture and faith, beginning with Avraham, the first Jew, who was commended by G-d for educating his children to follow in his ways.
To talk is cheap, we do it all the time. But there are conversations that just remain etched in your memory for a long time after
An analysis of the recent elections in the United States from the vantage point of American citizens in general, and Chabad chassidim in particular, who live in Eretz Yisroel.
July 10, 2019