Vayishlach
Your Friendly Reminder
Dear Friend,
Samuel Johnson famously said, “People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.” If you’re like me, you can probably relate to that quote. There are lots of things I know I need/want to do, but I just never remember to get around to them.
Well, to that end, we are reminding you that this year is a Hakhel year, when Jewish people gather together to study Torah and inspire each other. It’s a big deal. A. Very. Big. Deal.
Did you see our Hakhel page? It’s a place where you can sign up to host Hakhel gatherings, get ideas and tips, and learn more about the significance of this year.
So please consider this your reminder. Now is the time to sign up to be a Hakhel leader. To quote a famous home-improvement retailer: You can do it. We can help.
- Sign up to be a Hakhel leader here.
- Learn all about Hakhel here.
- Check out our brand new Hakhel video here.
Happy Hakheling! #Unitethenation
Menachem Posner,
on behalf of the Chabad.org Editorial Team
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What is an alef?
A point above, a point below, and a line between.
Whatever we may understand of Him
is but an infinitesimal point above.
The only way we can join with Him
is as an infinitesmal point below.
And what empowers us to become this zero-point below
that resonates with the infinite-point above?
Our awe...
