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Passover (Latter Days) 5770 - April 4, 2010
Moshiach 101
The Last Campaign
Some people think Judaism is all about tradition. It's not. It's about making a whole new world
Some people think Judaism is all about tradition. It's not. It's about making a whole new world
Is The Torah For Real?
Why is belief in Moshiach so fundamental to Judaism? Could not a person conceivably commit himself to observing the Torah, without accepting its vision of a future perfect world?
Why is belief in Moshiach so fundamental to Judaism? Could not a person conceivably commit himself to observing the Torah, without accepting its vision of a future perfect world?
Will Moshiach Make Me Wear a Burka?
I am concerned that Moshiach will set up a Jewish fundamentalist system. The last thing I want is a situation where I have to wear something like a Jewish burka...
I am concerned that Moshiach will set up a Jewish fundamentalist system. The last thing I want is a situation where I have to wear something like a Jewish burka...
Chassidic Thought
You Have Just Been Created
In point of fact, this moment is the first moment of your life. And as you read these words, G‑d is purposefully bringing your body, your memories, your tendencies, and your circumstances into being
In point of fact, this moment is the first moment of your life. And as you read these words, G‑d is purposefully bringing your body, your memories, your tendencies, and your circumstances into being
Frustrated By What Wasn't
Much of our personality, self-image, and life-goals consist of molds or definitions that are based on how things ought to be. When the small details of life don’t match up, we experience pain, aggravation, and unhappiness...
Much of our personality, self-image, and life-goals consist of molds or definitions that are based on how things ought to be. When the small details of life don’t match up, we experience pain, aggravation, and unhappiness...
Language of the Soul
Seven words—kindness, discipline, compassion, endurance, humility, connection and dignity—which enable us to explain to our children the nuances of our drives, motives and actions.
Seven words—kindness, discipline, compassion, endurance, humility, connection and dignity—which enable us to explain to our children the nuances of our drives, motives and actions.
Video & Audio
The Rebbe's Melodies
Listen to and learn about the thirteen chassidic melodies the Rebbe taught to his chassidim
Listen to and learn about the thirteen chassidic melodies the Rebbe taught to his chassidim
Parshah
Afraid? Good!
It was precisely because Aaron did not seek power or prestige that he was chosen to a position of leadership. Now try telling that to our wannabee politicians…
It was precisely because Aaron did not seek power or prestige that he was chosen to a position of leadership. Now try telling that to our wannabee politicians…
When Moses Consoled Aaron
In the cold night of Aaron's despair, having disastrously lost his two sons, Moses offered a platitude—when, given his unimaginable loss, Aaron needed comfort.
In the cold night of Aaron's despair, having disastrously lost his two sons, Moses offered a platitude—when, given his unimaginable loss, Aaron needed comfort.
The Parshah in a Nutshell
G-d specifies which animals are kosher and which are not, as well as the laws of ritual purity. The priests begin their service, but two of Aaron’s sons die while offering incense.
G-d specifies which animals are kosher and which are not, as well as the laws of ritual purity. The priests begin their service, but two of Aaron’s sons die while offering incense.
Jewish Stories
Barrels of Beer on the Riverbank
One year, someone in Likova came up with a novel idea: what if they all refused to buy the Jew's vodka before Passover? In that case he would have to get rid of it... and they could have it all!
One year, someone in Likova came up with a novel idea: what if they all refused to buy the Jew's vodka before Passover? In that case he would have to get rid of it... and they could have it all!
The Feast
First we drank a glass of wine. Then we ate a bit of parsley. Then they started talking, and talking, and talking. The smell of the food from the kitchen is making me insane, but they don't bring it out!
First we drank a glass of wine. Then we ate a bit of parsley. Then they started talking, and talking, and talking. The smell of the food from the kitchen is making me insane, but they don't bring it out!
The Soviet General
Misha is still sullen, taciturn and lost in thought. A life spent as an officer in the Soviet army has left him numb to ritual. Yet something drew him to this place . . .
Misha is still sullen, taciturn and lost in thought. A life spent as an officer in the Soviet army has left him numb to ritual. Yet something drew him to this place . . .
Aluminum Foil
Passover cannot be known from the prayers recited in synagogue, nor from Four Questions or sweet wine or even the Maxwell House Haggadah. Passover can’t even be known from Passover.
Passover cannot be known from the prayers recited in synagogue, nor from Four Questions or sweet wine or even the Maxwell House Haggadah. Passover can’t even be known from Passover.
Living
Endowed By Their Creator...
In these four words lies the difference between the American Revolution, which made the country the beacon of freedom and liberty until this very day, and other revolutions crying the same cry of "all men are created equal," which did not last.
In these four words lies the difference between the American Revolution, which made the country the beacon of freedom and liberty until this very day, and other revolutions crying the same cry of "all men are created equal," which did not last.
I can’t. He can. Let Him.
G-d is saying,"Just as my love for your ancestors compelled me to schlep them out, so too, my love for you can be trusted to schlep you out of the narrow places of your own thinking."
G-d is saying,"Just as my love for your ancestors compelled me to schlep them out, so too, my love for you can be trusted to schlep you out of the narrow places of your own thinking."
See It Your Way
During negative cycles, spouses often feel overwhelmed and hopeless. "I never should have married this person. I'll never experience true love." Usually, the sufferer waits for the spouse to somehow change the cycle. However, the wait can be a long one – sometimes endless. It's best to take matters into one's own hands...
During negative cycles, spouses often feel overwhelmed and hopeless. "I never should have married this person. I'll never experience true love." Usually, the sufferer waits for the spouse to somehow change the cycle. However, the wait can be a long one – sometimes endless. It's best to take matters into one's own hands...
Why Kids Don't Listen
If the child is in a seemingly perpetual state of defiance, parents might wonder what kind of "monster" they have created. However, that anxiety can be greatly reduced by understanding that this dynamic is natural and can be remedied very easily...
If the child is in a seemingly perpetual state of defiance, parents might wonder what kind of "monster" they have created. However, that anxiety can be greatly reduced by understanding that this dynamic is natural and can be remedied very easily...
Needy Children
Needy children are that way because of inborn temperamental traits. In most cases, they will remain more demanding throughout childhood. For this reason, parents need to help themselves as well as their child...
Needy children are that way because of inborn temperamental traits. In most cases, they will remain more demanding throughout childhood. For this reason, parents need to help themselves as well as their child...
Our sages tell us that the Holy Temple was destroyed and we were exiled from our land because there was "baseless hatred" amongst us. Accordingly, the way to bring the Redemption is through baseless love -- to love a fellow even though one sees no cause whatsoever for such love.
— The Lubavitcher Rebbe
Print Magazine
Due to the limitations of your reality, some of your best friends can enter only incognito.
In fact, the really big ones sometimes sneak in disguised as ugly monsters and vicious enemies. Otherwise, the guards at the gate would never permit them entry.
These are the events optimists call “blessings in disguise.”
Here’...
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