Entries in #1170 (12)
June 21, 2019BEHIND THE PARGOD WITH G-D
What compelled this distance? Is there an iron curtain between them? All that stands in his way are words of Torah, which are as delicate as a rose… * However you understand the repetition of the need for boundaries, Moshe Rabbeinu was the exception to the rule: “he is trusted throughout My home.”
May I serve a scoop of ice cream over hot cake on Shabbos?
A collection of frequently asked halachic questions regarding food preperation on Shabbos (excluding cooking), from AskTheRav.com & Halacha2Go.com – Part 1
Moshiach Must Win (Also) the Popular Vote - Understanding Kabolas HaMalchus
The 22nd of Shvat the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, wife of the Rebbe, marked the beginning of a new era cosmically. Now the world is ready for Moshiach. Having reached this final stage in the redemption process, we began hearing “state secrets”, innovations, to guide us through this fateful difficult period
Ardent Anti-Zionist, Strongly Pro-Israel
Loved peace and pursued peace yet fought battles to protect Judaism and Jews
“Y’know, Just Talk About Moshiach…”
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
By the World, For the World
Principle #7 – Although the Coming of Moshiach is the purpose of creation, Hashem doesn’t want to do it Alone
Why Didn’t it Rain in Zagreb, Croatia?
Our story begins a little over one year ago, on Erev Pesach 5778. Rabbi Pinchas (Pini) Zaklas and his wife, shluchim of the Rebbe to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, were in a huge bind. They were overjoyed that after much effort, financial and emotional, they managed to complete the massive project that they had undertaken with the building of a five story Jewish Center, which now stood proudly in the city of their shlichus.
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.
Refusing to Give In
At an anti-war demonstration, protesters waved signs and cried out against government policies. One demonstrator with an especially loud and dominant voice repeatedly screamed at the top of his lungs, “I won’t move from here until the war ends!”
STORIES ABOUT THE REBBE’S CHECKS
It was 5749, a special year. The Rebbe made a number of special announcements about this year: T’hei Shnas Moshiach Tovah, T’hei Shnas Maasim Tovim. The Rebbe also referred to this year as the Shnas HaYeled v’haYalda and Shnas Ha’Binyan