Since ‘Even the sinners of the Jewish people are filled with Mitzvos like a pomegranate [is filled with seeds],’ all Jews have a portion in Olam HaBa, in T’chiyas HaMeisim – with the exception of those enumerated by the Sages… * The Rebbe MH”M responds to seeming contradictions regarding the ultimate stage in Creation
We spoke with Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Kesselman, mashpia in Yeshivas Tomchei T’mimim in Johannesburg, in anticipation of Gimmel Tammuz. * Many weighty questions about emuna and preparing for the hisgalus of Moshiach came up, for which Rabbi Kesselman provided clear, thought-out answers
Korach was the consummate rebel. Even today, if one wishes to start a fight with another, it is said that he is like Korach. Ethics of the Fathers (chapter 5:20) describes the difference between a dispute for the sake of heaven and a dispute that is not for the sake of Heaven. A dispute that is for the sake of heaven is the dispute between the School of Shammai and the School of Hillel, whereas a dispute not for the sake of heaven is the dispute of Korach and his community.
The unbelievable story of a dollar that the Rebbe MH”M gave decades ago to a chassid from Australia and recently made its way, quite miraculously, to the vacation city of Cozumel, Mexico for the dedication of a Chassidic Talmud Torah there, accompanied by an amazingly Heaven-inspired letter in Igros Kodesh.
Gimmel Tammuz. These two words bring out deep emotional reactions from Chassidim. While the reactions may seem different, and many follow different customs on this holy day, they really all revolve around the same core theme: Hiskashrus to our Rebbe.
Dr. Alon Dahan was badly injured during his military service and nearly sank to the depths of despair. A letter from the Rebbe reignited his fire to fight to live. He recorded his personal victory as he rolled along in his wheelchair to the stage to receive his doctorate from Hebrew University in Yerushalayim. * He devoted his doctoral research to the Rebbe’s identity as Melech HaMoshiach. “I know there are some who are angry at my conclusions, but this is what the Rebbe said
June 14, 2018