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The Freeman Files
How the Baal Shem Tov and Alter Rebbe Changed Everything
For millennia, these were secrets, only to be revealed to a select few. What changed that allowed the Baal Shem Tov to reveal them, and his student's disciple to open the floodgates?
For millennia, these were secrets, only to be revealed to a select few. What changed that allowed the Baal Shem Tov to reveal them, and his student's disciple to open the floodgates?
Summit
By the Numbers
17 Wonderful and Wacky Things Jews Do With Eggs
You will certainly learn something you did not know!
You will certainly learn something you did not know!
Your Questions
The Rebbe's Tips for a Safe (and Holy) Car
The Rebbe advised that a prayer book (Siddur), Psalms (Tehillim) and Tanya should be kept in the car.
The Rebbe advised that a prayer book (Siddur), Psalms (Tehillim) and Tanya should be kept in the car.
Is Deli Jewish?
For many people, there is nothing more "Jewish" than pastrami on rye. But is it really so?
For many people, there is nothing more "Jewish" than pastrami on rye. But is it really so?
Podcasts
Accidental Talmudist Brings Shabbat to Hollywood
Learn how Sal and Nina Litvak discovered the beauty and depth of Judaism and have become a beacon of learning, inspiration, and guidance for millions.
Learn how Sal and Nina Litvak discovered the beauty and depth of Judaism and have become a beacon of learning, inspiration, and guidance for millions.
Voices
What I Told a Sweet Group of Childlike Adults
This week, I met a group of adults who, in some respects, will remain children forever.
This week, I met a group of adults who, in some respects, will remain children forever.
His Last Act of Kindness Before He Was Murdered
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Pash, of one of the victims of today’s terror attack in Jerusalem.
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Pash, of one of the victims of today’s terror attack in Jerusalem.
Parshah
Why Do Bikkurim Require a Basket?
The verse specifically states, "And you shall put them in a basket."
The verse specifically states, "And you shall put them in a basket."
A Wise Heart
Just because someone is smart, doesn’t stop him from doing immature or stupid things . . .
Just because someone is smart, doesn’t stop him from doing immature or stupid things . . .
Video
How to Inspect Produce for Insects
Learn the proper techniques for washing and inspecting leafy vegetables to ensure they are free from insects and are kosher.
Learn the proper techniques for washing and inspecting leafy vegetables to ensure they are free from insects and are kosher.
The Rebbe Broke Through the Fog of Dementia
A story Rabbi Kalmenson says he wishes he included in his book, On Purpose.
A story Rabbi Kalmenson says he wishes he included in his book, On Purpose.
A New Soul, A New World
The 18th of Elul is the birthday of two “great luminaries,” the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe. From the moment of birth, a person’s mission begins. He becomes an active force in the lives of others, and day by day his ability to interact with the world increases. Those blessed with exceptional spiritual capacities immediately radiate holiness around them; they are destined to elevate the world to remarkable divine heights.
The 18th of Elul is the birthday of two “great luminaries,” the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe. From the moment of birth, a person’s mission begins. He becomes an active force in the lives of others, and day by day his ability to interact with the world increases. Those blessed with exceptional spiritual capacities immediately radiate holiness around them; they are destined to elevate the world to remarkable divine heights.
Learning From the Rebbe
The beginning of wisdom is fear of G-d
— Proverbs 1:7
Print Magazine
The sages say that all is in the hands of heaven except for the awe of heaven.
Which puts all the power in your hands.
Because if there is no awe of heaven, heaven is bankrupt. It owns nothing—not you, not your world, not anything at all.
That being so, the greatest power you have is your ability to surrender the delus...
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