http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword.asp?kid=1316 Newest articles written by Nissan Mindel Copyright 2005, Chabad.org - Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center, all rights reserved. http://www.chabad.org/media/images/50/CtRx507451.gif 130 52 http://www.fr.chabad.org Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=702619 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=702619 Yisrael lived in Ramat Gan, Israel, where he had his own little house and small farm. He was a chicken farmer and had enough laying chickens to provide him with a modest income for himself and family. He was neither rich nor poor, but he was very generous when it came to giving charity. He was originally from Vienna, and during the many years he had lived in the Holy Land, he earned a fine reputation as a G‑d-fearing and very kindly man. One day, Yisrael had an unexpected visitor, a native of Vienna who had recently settled in the Holy Land. Yisrael received his old ac­quaintance very heartily. This acquaintance had once been very rich in Vienna, but had lost every­thing during the war. Yisrael soon learned that his friend came to ask for an interest-free loan to marry off his daughter. Yisrael found himself in a tight spot. He had no cash at all, as everything was invested in his chicken farm. Yisrael was quite upset at not being able to help his friend, and explained the situation to Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=685090 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=685090 The squire asked Shmuel to bring the priceless diamond he had inherited from his parents. All the guests waited breathlessly to behold this rare, precious gem… Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=682121 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=682121 Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=673268 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=673268 Reb Shabse arranged with the caretaker that when Yisrolik came to study at night, he should give him one small candle, which should burn not more than one hour Sat, 10 May 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=519208 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=519208 The full story of the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, based on traditional and midrashic sources. Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=514105 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=514105 How tefillin saved a person's life again and again -- during the Holocaust and in its immediate aftermath. Wed, 2 May 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=463945 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=463945   Our People, originally published in 1946, was the first Jewish history book for the English speaking reader. Read today, it still provides a comprehensive outline of Jewish history, and also a view of the telling of history as it evolved over the last century. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=246603 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=246603   Our People, originally published in 1946, was the first Jewish history book for the English speaking reader. Read today, it still provides a comprehensive outline of Jewish history, and also a view of the telling of history as it evolved over the last century. Fri, 2 Dec 2005 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=111217 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=111217 The laws of rising in the morning, washing the hands in the morning, dressing and walking, decency in the lavatory, cleanliness for prayer or torah study, benedictions, morning benedictions and the laws before prayer Mon, 31 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=157177 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=157177 To world Jewry, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, was a recognized leader and champion of Torah-true Judaism, who sacrificed himself all his life for the benefit of his people. To numerous individuals in all walks of life, he was a patriarch and sage whose word of advice and encouragement meant inspiration and comfort. To the Chabad community the world over, with its thousands of synagogues and hundreds of thousands of followers, his word was sacred and his wish a command. His appearance was most impressive—his beard of gold and silver, his kindly eyes and majestic smile—left an unforgettable impression on all who observed him at close range. While benign and affectionate in his conversation with his numerous visitors, he could be gravely serious, fearless and outspoken, when touching upon any subject concerning the safeguarding of the religious observances or the economic improvement of his brethren, wherever they may be. The Schneersohn Rabbinical Dynasty has Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:00:00 EST