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Heaven on Earth
Reflections on the theology of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe By Faitel Levin This extraordinary book explores the drama of creation, the fusion of holiness inside the mundane, the spiritual role and function of Mitzvot, the afterlife, and much more.
Spirituality » Contemporary Works » Heaven on Earth
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The Leaf
From the writings & talks of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch Absentmindedly, I tore a leaf off a passing tree. Holding it a while in my hands, I continued my thoughtful pacing, occasionally tearing small pieces of leaf and casting them to the winds
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Source Texts
A selection of source-texts on Moshiach and the future redemption A selection of source-texts on Moshiach and the future redemption from the Bible, Prophets, Midrash, Talmud, the classical commentaries, Kabbalah, the chassidic masters, and sages of all ages
Ideas & Beliefs » Moshiach » Source Texts
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What is the Purpose of Existence?
By Tzvi Freeman A survey of the roots of this question, the scientific context, the classical Kabbalistic answers, and the explanation offered by the Chassidic masters
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » G-d and Us » What is the Purpose of Existence?
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A Chaos of Infinite Light
By Yaakov Brawer Galut seems an impossible reality: impossible to comprehend, and impossible to overcome
Spirituality » Essays » A Chaos of Infinite Light
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The First Creation
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe "Creation" (beriah, in the Hebrew), which means bringing something into being out of a prior state of non-existence, implies a "before" and "after"; so to say that G-d created anything is also to say that He first (or simultaneously) created time...
Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Bereishit » Chassidic Masters » The First Creation
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G‑d's Business
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Was Adam and Eve's sin part of "the plan"?
Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Bereishit » Chassidic Masters » G‑d's Business
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The Schoolteachers of Beshenkovitz
From the diary of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch "For five thousand, six hundred and sixty one years, nine months, thirteen days, fifteen hours and so many minutes" said father, "this particular piece of land has waited for Peretz and Mendel. It has waited for Peretz and Mendel to come and sit on it to ...
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The Abnormality of Jewish Life
By Yaakov Brawer People intuitively equate "normal" with good. In fact, normal is very bad. A person achieves normalcy when the molecules that comprised his being are in thermodynamic equilibrium with the environment, which is to say he is dust
Spirituality » Essays » The Abnormality of Jewish Life
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The Spark of all Truths
By Mattis Kantor And [Moses] was there (on Mount Sinai) with G-d forty days and forty nights; bread he did not eat and water he did not drink (Exodus 34:28). Very interesting. Have you ever tried it?
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