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Original Success


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

Before your soul descended to this world, it was determined she would succeed. If not in this lifetime, then in another, or yet another—eventually she will fulfill her entire mission.
And in each lifetime, she will move further ahead..

It was this knowledge that conceived her.

It was this inspiration that brought the world to be.

It is this vision of her success
that lies at the essence of all things.
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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: Apr 21, 2009
Re: Reincarnation
People often ask whether reincarnation is accepted as "mainstream Judaism." For about 500 years, the Zohar was almost as revered by Jews as the Bible itself--and it is replete with references to reincarnation. Few men were accorded the reverence of the Arizal, and his teachings concerning reincarnation were recorded in "Shaar haGilgulim." Reincarnation was cited even in halachic works to explain the need to study all aspects of Torah.

In the modern era, many Jews attempted to adapt their theology to the materialist mindset. Reincarnation did not fit. Today, however, most of us wish to return to the authentic view of our great-grandparents, unadulterated by modern bias.

For more on reincarnation, see the articles on reincarnation in our knowledgebase.
Posted By Tzvi Freeman

Posted: Apr 21, 2009
How many life times would it take for hitler's soul to be sucessful.
Posted By John R. Afflitto, nyc, ny

Posted: Apr 20, 2009
reincarnation of the soul
you mean that this life is not all that there is?
Posted By Anonymous, phonenix, az

Posted: Apr 20, 2009
original sucses
once again i am amazed reading this food for thought.
growing up as a jewess i was led to believe that there is one life and death at the end of it is the end...
my soul was never happy with this idea and i searched and found my answeres in other ways of life ...
since i recieve the daily dose i have read many times the sugestion that my soul has more than just this life...
it is comforting to realise that what ever someone said when i was a small child, is not true..
thanks for letting me see that judaism has a different side to its spirituality.
Posted By Danielle Stern, zutphen, the netherlands

Posted: Apr 20, 2009
soul in another life
So this is about reincarnation of the soul?
Posted By Aryan Serrano Garcia, Tijuana, Mexico

Posted: Apr 20, 2009
Reincarnation
Am I to understand, then, that according to Chabad, Jewish theology includes a belief in reincarnation?
Posted By Mark, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Posted: Apr 6, 2009
original success
Sometimes I don't quite understand to turn your words into reality. How do we know that we are fulfilling our mission? Yet even when I don't understand, I do. I can't imagine a day without reading your concise, insightful, soaring words, like wings to take us... where? It doesn't matter. I'm along for the ride.

And so grateful for this site!!!
Posted By Nomi, NJ

Posted: Aug 16, 2007
Comforting
This is an important an comforting reminder- especially in times when we feel that we are falling short of what or where we should be in life's journey.
Posted By Anonymous, Alpharetta, ga

Posted: July 21, 2006
Happy
Thank you.
Posted By s.z.h., Morristown, NJ



 


The Book of Purpose
Preface
Entrance
At the Essence
Original Success
Investing in Earth
The River Up
The Soul Grows Up
Mission Impossible
Hiding Destiny
Finding Perfection
Reframing
There Is World
Plan B
Darkness and Freedom
Life in Words
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