Asher Deren

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Rabbi Asher Deren, born and raised in the Northeastern USA, lives in Cape Town, South Africa, where he and his wife Zeesy, whose parents were sent by the Rebbe to South Africa in 1976, established Chabad of the West Coast, South Africa.

The Miracle Within

By Asher Deren

The subtle differences between the first and second paragraphs of the Shema offer the key to our spiritual survival in a world without miracles.

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Devarim - Deuteronomy » Eikev » Parshah Columnists » Guest Columnists

$5.95 for a Cup of Coffee? Blog

By Asher Deren

In Starbucks CEO Howard Shultz's book, Pour Your Heart into It, he writes that "the best way to build a brand is one person at a time—starting with your staff."

Inspiration & Entertainment » Contemporary Voices » Blogs » Let's Go For Coffee

Oy to Joy On the Significance of Circumcision

By Asher Deren

He doesn't understand; there's pain and hurt. And appreciation for all the symbolism, tradition and meaning are still many years away...

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Bereishit - Genesis » Lech Lecha » Parshah Columnists » Guest Columnists

My Letter to an Injured Soldier

By Asher Deren

While we both got married and are blessed with wonderful partners in our work, only two months after your wedding, your wife is at the hospital bedside as you recover from your battle wounds...

Community & Family » News & Current Events » Editorial & Commentary » War in Gaza » Commentary

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