Va'eira
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With the death of the latter prophets Chagai, Zechariah and Malachi, “the spirit of prophecy departed.”
My entire diet consists of processed and junk food, my only exercise is walking to the bus.
Noah speaks softly, kindly, like an old friend, though we’ve never met before. Her words are interrupted every now and then, as she graciously greets the women who drop in to warm themselves with a hot cup of tea, a slice of kosher cake and the coziness of a Jewish home.
Innovative afterschool program brings 8- to 10-year-olds together.
Dipping into surf, sports and some serious learning.
What of someone who awakens to the realization that he's allowed his evil inclination to assume control, and now wishes to reclaim the love for his G‑dly soul? How does one shake off a well-entrenched enemy?
Enjoy four short thoughts and a video adapted from the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Parshat Va'eira.
When something new or unexpected is added to our plate, the first thing we slash is our volunteering.
Although the villager was a simple Jew, he hoped that his children would one day surpass his meager knowledge of Torah.
In 1950, Rabbi Leibel and Thirza Posner became engaged to be married. The Rebbe, who was yet to officially accept leadership of Chabad after the passing of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, granted them a private audience. During the meeting, the Rebbe shared with them the secret of what makes a marriage so special.
The Etrog grows on its tree for an entire year.
It grows from the loving summer sunlight
and from the cold winter darkness.
It grows from the furious autumn winds
and from the caresses of spring rain.
From all that comes to it, it grows.
And that is beauty.
Be an Etrog.
