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Chassidism

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Chassidism: (a) The movement within Judaism founded by Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov (1698-1760), stressing service of G-d through the mystical in addition to the legalistic dimension of Judaism, the power of joy, love of G-d and one's fellow, emotional involvement in prayer, finding G-dliness in every aspect of one's existence, and the elevation of the material universe; (b) the teachings and philosophy of this movement; see also Chabad

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Negative Campaigning Blog

By Naftali Silberberg

This past week, on the 18th of Elul, we marked the birthdays of two pioneers who devoted their lives to campaigning against negative campaigning...

Community & Family » News & Current Events » Views on the News

The Rebbe, the Venture Capitalist Blog

By Baruch Epstein

A Rebbe has mastered his personal mission. He then turns his attention to infusing the undercapitalized startups of the generation, pumping spiritual capital into the corner stores...

Community & Family » News & Current Events » Views on the News

Communicating the Ineffable: Manifestations of the Chasidic Innovation Blog

By Eli Rubin

Q. What is Chasidism? A. It's difficult to say. An examination of the internal lieterature addressing this question draws the conclusion that Chasidism is no less than the paradoxical communication of the ineffable core of divinity.

Learning & Values » Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism » Chassidic Thought » Hasidology

Feivel's Bad Day To become a bigger something, you gotta be a nothing in between. Blog

By Tzvi Freeman

To become a bigger something, you gotta be a nothing in between.

Jewish.tv » Inspiration & Entertainment » KabbalaToons » The Feivel Suite

Romance, GPS Style Blog

By Tzvi Freeman

Your GPS may be useful, but it's not always too smart. Your body is much the same. For the smoothest journey through life, try a sweet combination of body and mind.

Jewish.tv » Inspiration & Entertainment » KabbalaToons » Kabbala of Stuff

Learning to Control Your Instincts Blog

By Miriam Adahan

Put your hand on the back of your head. In Hebrew, this area is called the oref, it is where our reptilian brain resides...

Community & Family » Parenting » Parenting & Education » Help! I've got kids...

Schizophrenic or Hypocrite? Blog

By Yisrael Pinson

I ask myself: Am I schizophrenic? Or worse, am I just a hypocrite? Who is the real me? How can a mouth that just uttered angry words to a fellow switch over to read G-d's praises?

Community & Family » Health & Wellness » Jewish Recovery » Recovery Blog

Prayer Before Prayer Blog

By Yisrael Pinson

G-d, I did all that was humanly possible to create the perfect receptacle for your blessing, now I will step aside and let You do the speaking, I will let You do the singing, I will let You give the presentation.

Community & Family » Health & Wellness » Jewish Recovery » Recovery Blog

My Personal Oil Spill How to steal, while ensuring that you are not likewise victimized Blog

By Naftali Silberberg

Deep, deep down lays the soul's oil well. When tapped, it has the ability to provide ample fuel and illumination for the entire world. But what happens when the oil isn't properly channeled? When the oil rig explodes?

Community & Family » News & Current Events » Views on the News

Success and Failure A World Cup Lesson Blog

By Baruch Epstein

What is your objective? What will make all the sweat, strained muscles and endless hours in the gym worthwhile?

Community & Family » News & Current Events » Views on the News

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