Other Chassidic

Can a person be as grateful for his troubles as he is for his joys?

The 3rd of Cheshvan is the yahrtzeit (anniversary of the passing) of the famed Chassidic master Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin (1797-1850), known as "The Holy Ruzhiner." Rabbi Israel was a great-grandson of Rabbi DovBer of Mezeritch; a close friendship existed ...

Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev is remembered for his fiery service of G‑d, his love for the Jewish people, and his advocacy before the heavenly court on behalf of the Jewish people.

"Charity" is commonly regarded as a basic tenet of Judaism; in fact, the term tzedakah means something else entirely

"Please Rebbe," sobbed the man, "tell me how to repent. Give me a remedy. Save me from this unbearable affliction!"

It didn't blow out, there was no smoke, it just was not there anymore. It was as if it just flew off...

Little Isaac was only ten years old, but was already the man of the house. His father, Yosseleh, had recently passed away, and his mother Reizel desperately needed him to help support the family. She took whatever meager work was available to her, while ...