R’ Levi Yitzchok washed his hands, said the “asher yotzar” bracha, and when he finished with the words, “Healer of all flesh who does wonders,” he repeated these words and the girl was healed. * A compilation of Chassidishe stories on the topic of the power of tzaddikim.
The Rebbe said: If you would listen to me you should stay here, because over there you will get to know others, but over here you will get to know yourself. * A compilation of Chassidishe stories on the topic of hiskashrus to the Rebbe
When R’ Shaul would buy a lottery ticket, he would call over one of the bachurim and say: If this is a winning ticket, the money will go to the yeshiva and the yeshiva will repay me the two liras I paid for the ticket. Otherwise, I’ll lose the two liras. * Stories and sayings from R’ Chaim Shaul Brook a”h as recorded by his close talmid, R’ Chaim Ashkenazi a”h.
The Maggid concluded and said to the wealthy man: One who has a spark is moved and cries, and one who does not have a spark does not cry. It seems you don’t have a spark, and therefore my fanning it doesn’t affect you. * Stories and sayings from R’ Chaim Shaul Brook a”h as recorded by his close talmid, R’ Chaim Ashkenazi a”h.
Stories and sayings from R’ Chaim Shaul Brook a”h as recorded by his close talmid, R’ Chaim Ashkenazi a”h.
Ahavas Yisroel must consume a person entirely.” There are a number of ways of understanding the phrase, ad mitzui ha’nefesh (lit. to the point of the wringing out of the soul).
Why did the Rebbe, at age 15, stand silently near his mother when it was suggested that he go to Lubavitch? When did the Rebbe walk with his mother in Crown Heights? Why did the Rebbe say that his mother’s slippers should be placed on his desk? * A compilation of stories about the mitzva of honoring parents as exemplified by the Rebbe. * Presented for 28 Teives, Rebbetzin Chana’s birthday.
Stories and sayings from R’ Chaim Shaul Brook a”h as recorded by his close talmid, R’ Chaim Ashkenazi a”h.
Stories and sayings from R’ Chaim Shaul Brook a”h as recorded by his close talmid, R’ Chaim Ashkenazi a”h.
Stories and sayings from R’ Chaim Shaul Brook a”h, as recorded by his close talmid, R’ Chaim Ashkenazi a”h.
What did the Rebbe Rashab’s mother know about her son and how did she react to the idea of Tomchei T’mimim? * Who was the person to whom the Rebbe Rashab gave unprecedented honor? * Why did the Rebbe Rashab split wood with an aide and why did this work stop? * Presented for Chaf Cheshvan, the birthday of the Rebbe Rashab, from the reshimos of R’ Sholom Dovber Reichman.
He asked permission to take a picture of the military vehicle next to the mobile sukka. R’ Nachshon agreed as long as the man was willing to have his picture taken with the Dalet Minim…
Stories about Mivtza T’fillin
February 27, 2013