Living Torah Archives

Much has been written and taught about the education of our own children in the ways of the Almighty. But as a light unto the nations, we must help educate their children as well.

Chasidim sing the nigun L’chatchila Ariber, which was attributed to the Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch, the Rebbe Maharash.

The value of a Temple offering brought when a Jew was unsure whether or not he sinned, was far greater than that brought for a definite sin, when he was certain of his sin.

Chassidim sing a favorite Niggun of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch, the Rebbe Maharash.

The passing of the righteous seems to be a terrible occurrence. Yet the Torah tells us that the passing of the righteous affects salvation throughout the world and we celebrate the anniversary with a joyous gathering.

“G-d did not create the world for there to be chaos, but for peaceful civilization.” This unified purpose for mankind lies at the heart of the Seven Noahide Laws, which preceded even the Giving of the Torah.

Chassidim sing a tune of the Rebbe’s underground Chassidim in Russia to the words “We Want Moshiach Now.”

Chassidim sing “Didan Notzach - Victory is Ours.”

G-d’s blessing to Jacob, “And you shall spread forth to the west, to the east, to the north and to the south.” These words became a slogan for the Rebbe’s call to reach every Jew, wherever he or she may be.

From G-d’s blessing to Jacob, “And you shall spread forth to the west, to the east, to the north and to the south.” These words became a slogan for the Rebbe’s call to reach every Jew, wherever he may be.

In the course of our spiritual development we may sometimes experience a pause in our personal growth. One can advance only so far before facing the boundaries of human limitation. But by humbling oneself, one becomes a vessel – able to receive G-d’s infinite blessings which uplift one to new spiritual heights.

“Zion shall be redeemed with justice, and they that return of her, with righteousness.” (Isaiah 1:27)