Dedicated by Moris and Lillian Tabacinic · In loving memory of Menachem Mendel and Shaindel Tabacinic
“The only question is,” the Rebbe murmured, “will that
be before or after the incident?”
The bulk of the Talmudic texts contain analysis of Biblical verses and Torah law, but it’s interspersed with everything from medical advice to stories, from folk sayings to fabric dying tips.
As the world came into being, so did compassion. It may be the most vital element in our world—because it allows everything to keep chugging along while so loosely strung together, enduring so perfectly in its imperfection.
Without compassion, the sages say, our world could not stand. Because with compassion comes...
If successful, he would save his
brothers and sisters from certain ruin. If unsuccessful, they shuddered to
imagine…
Amram, son of Kehot, led the Jewish people in
Egypt and fathered three of the greatest leaders in Jewish history.
Our sages established that we drink four cups of wine at the Seder, recalling the four expressions of redemption
Faith means absolute trust in G-d. But there is something still greater than faith. (“Parsha Perks” with Dr Michael Chighel | Shemot)
Rabbi Elazar would give a coin to a pauper, and only then would he pray
– Talmud, Bava Batra 10a
Passing of R. Schneur Zalman of Liadi
(1812)
The founder of Chabad Chassidism, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), passed away on the eve... Read More »
Safed Earthquake
(1837)
A devastating earthquake struck northern Israel, killing four thousand Jews in Safed and between 700... Read More »
Mt. Sinai Hospital
(1852)
One of the first hospitals in America under Jewish direction, Mount Sinai Hospital, was founded in... Read More »
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