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Beshalach 5770 - January 29, 2010
Living
121 Messages to G‑d
Countries are up in arms—over what? Over the right to come to the aid of a poor and helpless nation that is of absolutely no strategic interest to anyone!
Countries are up in arms—over what? Over the right to come to the aid of a poor and helpless nation that is of absolutely no strategic interest to anyone!
Marriage Meetings
Couples who conduct Marriage Meetings report a twenty to eighty percent increase in happiness with their relationship
Couples who conduct Marriage Meetings report a twenty to eighty percent increase in happiness with their relationship
Where are the Revolutionaries?
How would Abraham react if he entered a modern-day synagogue? Would he readily join a board of trustees of one of our religious institutions, or become part of its faculty?
How would Abraham react if he entered a modern-day synagogue? Would he readily join a board of trustees of one of our religious institutions, or become part of its faculty?
TheRebbe.org
How Many Friends Do You Have?
"What is a rebbe?" is a question that has been asked a thousand times. But who better to ask than a rebbe himself?
"What is a rebbe?" is a question that has been asked a thousand times. But who better to ask than a rebbe himself?
A Hospital is Not a “House of the Sick”
The Rebbe asked, "Why is it called a Beit Cholim, a 'House of the Sick'"?
The Rebbe asked, "Why is it called a Beit Cholim, a 'House of the Sick'"?
Saving Jailed Romanian Jews
Rabbi Eliezer Zusia Portugal, the Rebbe of Skulen, had connections that would enable him to arrange the escape from Romania, at the cost of $2,000 per family
Rabbi Eliezer Zusia Portugal, the Rebbe of Skulen, had connections that would enable him to arrange the escape from Romania, at the cost of $2,000 per family
Restored Audio Takes Listeners Back to Historic 1951 Gathering
A New York project using the latest in audio preservation technology has released digitally enhanced recordings of the very first public talks delivered by the Rebbe
A New York project using the latest in audio preservation technology has released digitally enhanced recordings of the very first public talks delivered by the Rebbe
Chassidic Thought
Augment Your Reality
What do we desire deep, deep down in our nutty little souls? To aim a camera and take a picture of G‑d Himself
What do we desire deep, deep down in our nutty little souls? To aim a camera and take a picture of G‑d Himself
Parshah
Pharaoh as a Role Model
He saw sticks turn into snakes. He didn't budge. He saw water turn into blood. Nothing... Hello, Pharaoh! Why don't you just give up?
He saw sticks turn into snakes. He didn't budge. He saw water turn into blood. Nothing... Hello, Pharaoh! Why don't you just give up?
In Love with G-d
Like divers who plunge to the depths of the sea in search of treasures, we submerge in the murky waters of a material world in order to uncover buried divinity
Like divers who plunge to the depths of the sea in search of treasures, we submerge in the murky waters of a material world in order to uncover buried divinity
Moses' Heavy Hands
Moses didn't become hoarse; his hands became heavy. Is it because speaking is always easy?
Moses didn't become hoarse; his hands became heavy. Is it because speaking is always easy?
The Parshah in a Nutshell
Pharaoh changes his mind, and chases the Israelites. Trapped between their pursuers and the Reed Sea, the Israelites panic, and G‑d splits the sea for them. In the desert G‑d provides water, manna and quails. Two portions of manna must be collected on Fridays, enough for Friday and the Sabbath.
Pharaoh changes his mind, and chases the Israelites. Trapped between their pursuers and the Reed Sea, the Israelites panic, and G‑d splits the sea for them. In the desert G‑d provides water, manna and quails. Two portions of manna must be collected on Fridays, enough for Friday and the Sabbath.
The Jewish Woman
My Winding Trail Home
Like many in my generation, I went looking for truth in Buddhism, meditation, Tarot cards, and "mind-expanding" drugs. What I found left me adrift and afraid, anchored only in cynicism, an Italian boyfriend, and far too much wine...
Like many in my generation, I went looking for truth in Buddhism, meditation, Tarot cards, and "mind-expanding" drugs. What I found left me adrift and afraid, anchored only in cynicism, an Italian boyfriend, and far too much wine...
Happiness as a Process
Tu B'Shevat is the day when the sap begins to rise through the tree. In other words, we can't see the fruit yet, but we are celebrating the process of growth itself...
Tu B'Shevat is the day when the sap begins to rise through the tree. In other words, we can't see the fruit yet, but we are celebrating the process of growth itself...
The Pain & Pleasure Principle
A preemptory dose of pain can bring a lot of long-term pleasure. This pain/pleasure principle played itself out vividly in the life of Miriam and her soul-sisters...
A preemptory dose of pain can bring a lot of long-term pleasure. This pain/pleasure principle played itself out vividly in the life of Miriam and her soul-sisters...
Holy Eating
Where does the Jewish obsession with food come from? Actually, there are some deep spiritual roots to the Jewish obsession with food- what, how, and when it should be consumed...
Where does the Jewish obsession with food come from? Actually, there are some deep spiritual roots to the Jewish obsession with food- what, how, and when it should be consumed...
Jewish Stories
Straight Through to G-d
I lifted my eyes and let the gentle wind caress my wet cheeks. It felt so good, like a heavenly hand wiping away my tears.
I lifted my eyes and let the gentle wind caress my wet cheeks. It felt so good, like a heavenly hand wiping away my tears.
Holidays
15 Shevat 2026
The 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees.
The 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees.
Love causes a person to do extraordinary things
— Midrash Rabbah
Print Magazine
Even before I am aware of my thoughts, He has it all worked out. (Psalms 139:4 according to the Targum)
Trusting in the One Above doesn’t mean waiting for miracles.
It means having confidence in yourself and in what you have decided to do.
Because you trust the One Above has set you on a good path and put the right ide...
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