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Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson

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By the time Moses returned to the scene, his people had hit an all-time low. They worshipped idols, spoke slanderously of each other, and had wandered very far from the path of their forefathers. Perhaps he should have told them off, saying, “Repent, sinners, lest you perish altogether!”

But he didn’t. Instead, he told them how G‑d cared for them and felt their suffering, how He would bring about miracles, freedom and a wondrous future out of His love for them.

As for rebuke, Moses saved that for G‑d. “Why have you mistreated your people?!” he demanded.

If you don’t like the other guy’s lifestyle, do him a favor, lend him a hand. Once you’ve brought a few miracles into his life, then you can urge him to chuck his bad habits.

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	From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. To order Rabbi Freeman’s book, Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.

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Posted: Jan 18, 2012

Rebuke

I thought that we are supposed to tell someone who is doing something wrong, which would separate he/she from G-d to look into the matter and try to correct it. How can we bring a miracle to someone who does not think G-d sees the wrong? For what I understand religious Jews do not want to associate with others if they are not in the path of Torah study and living a Jewish life because they are not clean, or are "sinners." Therefore, how does one handle such behavior? I told someone that we are not supposed to have intimate relationship out of marriage. Is that wrong? This person told me that I speak too much about religion. Very confusing.

Posted By Anonymous, Mesa, Arizona, USA

Posted: Jan 18, 2012

Re: Israel

Exactly.
But I don't think they visit Chabad.org, either.

Posted By Rabbi Tzvi Freeman

Posted: Jan 18, 2012

Israel

Perhaps this advice should be sent to those in Israel who yell and spit on an 8 year old because she is dressed inappropriately - while in long sleeves and long skirts. Or won't allow women to speak at a convention on women's health. Such a shame!

Posted By cathy Fried, Toronto, Canada

Posted: Jan 18, 2012

rebuke

easier said than done!!! it's one of the 'Egypts' i, personally, need to be freed from - a challenge, but working diligently and trying very hard to overcome; making progress, too. this is a beautiful reminder to keep at it. thank you!!!!!

Posted By valerie, akron, oh

Posted: Jan 15, 2010

Rebuke

Thank you. That was beautiful.

Posted By Anthony, Cape Town, S.A.

Posted: Jan 15, 2010

Another tall order

i cannot keep up with your challenges.

it doesn't mean you should stop, G-d forbid.

Posted By Anonymous, WC

Posted: Jan 15, 2010

amazing

thank you for lifting my spirit this morn
for the understanding and calm
you bring...
to a storm
for the love that you share
brought down to earth
available now
to all Children born
with the help ...
of the internet

shalom

Posted By shel, UK

Relationships


	Getting Along


	Working It Out


	Aid Your Nemesis


	Love Pulls


	Unfailing Love


	Appropriate Criticizing


	How to Criticize


	Rebuke


	Do-It-Yourself Lawyer


	A Woman’s Way


	Man and Woman


	Feminine Bread


	Intolerance


	Putting Humility Aside


	Words of the Other

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