The Easy Mitzvah
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Dwelling in the sukkah for seven days is a beautiful and inspiring experience; however, one would hardly describe it as “easy.” Yet this is the mitzvah singled out by the Talmud as G-d’s “easy mitzvah”!
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The Taste of Water
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
It came to pass that one Sukkot, the honor of pouring the water on the altar was given to a Sadducee priest; but instead of pouring the water into its prescribed bowl in the southwest corner of the altar, this priest spilled it on his feet...
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A Glass of Milk
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
How are we to reconcile the loftiness of Rosh Hashanah with the mundane subject of a significant part of its prayers? Chanah's prayer offers the response to this profound question.
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The Man In Man
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Only man’s deeds have true significance. The industry of the ant or the faithfulness of the dove are no more “moral” than the cruelty of the cat or the deviousness of the snake. This explains why Rosh Hashanah commemorates Day Six of creation...
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The Neurology of Time
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
“It’s all in the head,” is a fairly accurate description of reality. Everything you sense, know and feel relates to the universe between your ears... What is true of the human being is also true of another of G-d’s creations: time...
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One Day
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
When a person transgresses a Divine command, a deeper bond with G-d comes to light. His inner equilibrium is disturbed; his soul finds no peace and is driven to compensate for its devastated identity...
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Return
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
When a person brings his animal self to the Temple of G-d and offers what is best and finest in it upon the altar, there is still the “foul odor”...
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Moment
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Everything we do takes time, but the greater the quality of our endeavor, the less the quantity of time it consumes. Yom Kippur, which brings us in touch with our deepest, most essential self, occupies less than 0.3 percent of the year.
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Sin In Four Dimensions
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
What is sin? The Midrash records a "panel discussion" featuring a philosopher, a prophet, the Torah and G-d
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The Waking of Creation
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
The Kabbalists describe a cosmic drama which repeats itself each year, as the world "falls asleep" on the eve of Rosh Hashanah and is "awakened" the following morning by the sound of the shofar.
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