Podcasts about Yiddishkeit

Bilam was arguably as great as Moshe, so how is it possible his life's journey ended up so diametrically opposed to that of Moshe's?

The Rebbe supports the girls' request for a prayer space, noting it strengthens their commitment to Yiddishkeit and future homes. He encourages finding a simple, suitable place and suggests they also learn halacha. He concludes with a reminder to maintain the daily study of Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/011/5587

Shema contains both the essence of Torah and the instructions with which how to experience it.

התוכן [המשך] מזמן לזמן מראה ה' נסים גלויים, ובדורנו זה – החל מי"ג תמוז והשתלשלות המאורעות בהמשך זה, שכ"ז בא עי"ז שיהודי מחליט בתוקף שאינו מתחשב בשום דבר שמנגד ליהדות, כי המציאות היא שאין להם שום שליטה עליו! המענה ליהודי ש"נשבה לבין העכו"ם" וטוען שלא שמע על זה מעולם..., הוא: הקשר שלו עם התורה ויהדות החל עוד לפני שיצא לאויר העולם (ולמצב זה) – בהיותו במעי אמו "נר דלוק על ראשו . . ומלמדין אותו כל התורה כולה"! זהו מציאותו האמיתית שאין בכח "אויר העולם" לשנותו! תובעים ממנו רק לחזור למציאותו האמיתית. חבל על הזמן שיעבור עד שיבין את הדברים – עליו לקיימם בפועל באופן ד"הקדמת נעשה ונשמע", וסוכ"ס גם יבין אותם. ובפרט שהוא יודע בעצמו שזהו דרך חיים שהלכו בו אבותיו ואבות-אבותיו, ומסרו נפשם על כך. וזוהי ההוראה מהגאולה של כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר שצוה להדפיס ולפרסם שכל יהודי נגאל באותה גאולה ממש! ובכל זה מיתוסף עי"ז שמתאספים בביהכנ"ס וביהמ"ד (ו)שבו הוא למד והתפלל ו"קדושה לא זזה ממקומו" ו"מה זרעו בחיים אף הוא בחיים"!ב' חלקים משיחת אור ליום ג' פ' בלק, י"ג תמוז ה'תשמ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-07-2025 Synopsis (Continued.) From time to time, Hashem performs open miracles; in our generation it began with 13 Tammuz and the events that followed, all of which resulted from a Jew firmly deciding not to take into account anything that opposes Yiddishkeit, because the reality is that anything that opposes Yiddishkeit has no control over a Jew whatsoever. And if a Jew was “taken captive among the nations,” and he argues that he has never heard about this before, the response is that his connection to Torah and Yiddishkeit began before he entered this situation and before he was born, because when he was in his mother's womb, “A candle was lit above his head... and he was taught the entire Torah.” This is his true reality, and the world has no power to change it; he is simply called upon to return to his true reality. And it would be a shame for him to wait until he understands it; rather, “We will do” must come before “We will hear,” and ultimately he will come to understand it as well. Especially because he himself knows that his great-grandparents and the generations before them lived this way, sacrificing their lives for it. This is the lesson from the liberation of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, which he instructed to print and publicize, that every Jew was liberated as part of the same liberation that he experienced. And all of this is bolstered even more when we gather in a place of Torah and a place of davening, and the place where he learned and davened; “holiness does not depart from its place,” and “Just as his offspring is alive, he too is alive.”2 excerpts from sichah of Monday night, parashas Balak, 13 Tammuz 5745 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-07-2025

Sponsored by Canada Rosens Thank you for your fresh and very practical perspective on Torah and Yiddishkeit. In particular, your re-framing of the Aguna "Crisis" into a choice between marriage v.s. pilegesh was excellent. It's a great example of how the world uses inflammatory positioning to get us to lose sight of the ikkur issue. Keep up the great work.

התוכן הלימוד מההמאסר והגאולה דכ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר: עבודתו של יהודי במילוי תכלית בריאותו בשלימות אפשרית רק בהיותו "בן חורין", ומאז יציאת מצרים זהו מהותו הפנימי (ואפי' הגבלות החיצוניות הן רק כדי שהוא יבחור בבחירתו החפשית לקיים תומ"צ כ"בן חורין"). וכפי שהדגיש זאת כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר, שגם בשבתו במאסר הראה שאינו מתפעל מהם כלל ובכל הענינים הקשורים עם הקב"ה תומ"צ הרי הוא "בן חורין". וכפי שהכריז בג' תמוז, לפני נסיעתו ל"גלות" – ש"רק גופותינו ניתנו בגלות ובשעבוד מלכיות", וגם זה גופא – ע"י הקב"ה, ובמילא מובן שאין לגלות שום שליטה על יהודי בנוגע לעניני יהדות. והנהגה זו הביאה לשחרורו לגמרי תוך זמן קצר! וההוראה: גם יהודי שהוא במצב ש"יצרו הוא שתקפו" או מפני ש"נשבה לבין העכו"ם" וכו' – מציאותו האמיתית הוא "בן חורין", בן ועבדו של הקב"ה ודבר ברור ש"לא ידח ממנו נדח"! ונתינת-כח מיוחדת להתעורר ולגלות זאת, הוא – הגאולה די"ב-י"ג תמוז, ששייך לכל יהודי אפי ל"גם את אשר בשם ישראל [רק] יכונה" [המשך יבוא]משיחת אור ליום ג' פ' בלק, י"ג תמוז ה'תשמ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=08-07-2025 Synopsis The lesson from the imprisonment and liberation of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, is that a Jew can only fulfill his purpose when is a free person. Since the Exodus from Egypt a Jew is inherently free (even the external limitations exist only to give him free will so that he can choose to keep Torah and mitzvos as a free person). As the Rebbe emphasized, even in prison he demonstrated that he was not deterred by his imprisonment at all, and in all matters of Hashem, Torah, and mitzvos, he remained a free person, as he proclaimed openly on 3 Tammuz before being sent into “exile” – “Only our bodies were placed into in exile and subjugation to the nations,” and even then, it was by Hashem; therefore it is understood that exile has no control over a Jew in all matters of Yiddishkeit, and this approach led to his complete liberation after a very short time. The lesson is that even a Jew who finds himself “forced by his inclination” or who was “taken captive among the gentiles” etc., in essence he remains a free person, and a child and servant of Hashem, and it is certain that “none who is banished will remain banished.” We are especially empowered in this regard by the liberation of 12-13 Tammuz, which is a liberation for every Jew, even one who is only “called by the name ‘Israel.'” (To be continued.)Excerpt from sichah of Monday night, parashas Balak, 13 Tammuz 5745. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=08-07-2025 לזכות חנה מושקא בת שטערנא שרה שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה י"ב תמוזלשנת ברכה והצלחה רבה ומופלגה בכל בגו"ר מתוך בריאות נכונה ומנוחת הנפש והגוףנדבת הורי' ר' חיים ברוך ושטערנא שרה שיחיו אלבסקי

Revealing the secrets of the mysterious parah adumah.

Thanks the donor for their support of vital Jewish education in North Africa. The work is expanding rapidly, helping save children from losing their connection to Yiddishkeit. Encourages continued involvement, which brings blessings in return. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/iyar/1021

The Rebbe praises the recipient's involvement in supporting Judaism and the Rebbe's institutions and urges even greater effort now, following the Rebbe Rayatz's passing. He emphasizes the increased responsibility of community leaders in times of spiritual darkness and encourages continued strength in spreading Torah and Yiddishkeit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/iyar/1014

The Rebbe writes that during these auspicious days of Yud Beis–Yud Gimmel Tammuz, the Frierdiker Rebbe arouses great compassion from Above for those connected to him. This is a time of revealed blessings—especially for those leading and strengthening Yiddishkeit—bringing success in Torah, mitzvos, and in all areas of life. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/011/5573

The Rebbe urges the writer to strengthen Yiddishkeit in his community, noting that his presence there is for a spiritual purpose. He encourages active outreach and sends a Lag BaOmer sicha for inspiration. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/iyar/1004

The importance of having a mission statement and why "shema" is the Jewish one.

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The Rebbe blesses the kallah for a successful and joyous wedding and encourages her to continue her involvement in strengthening and spreading Yiddishkeit, especially through Neshei U'Bnos Chabad, as this is a fitting preparation for building a lasting Jewish home. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5560

Korach claimed hierarchy's aren't necessary and that Moshe was just advancing his own interests when in reality Korach only started his movement for self-gain and "Nature" itself rejected his policies.

The Rebbe encourages ongoing gatherings to strengthen learning, conduct, and outreach, especially in South America. He advises practical coordination and hopes to receive regular reports of continued success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/adar_beis/957

התוכן 1) ראש חודש הוא יום טוב לנשים שבו נוהגות להמנע ממלאכות מסויימות, וזה השכר שלהן על שלא רצו לקחת חלק בעשיית ה"עבודה זרה" של העגל וכו'. וההוראה: יש לנשים את הכח לחזק את האנשים בזמן הגלות שלא יהי' להם שייכות לענינים ש"זרים" לבנ"י. 2) גאולת כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר ממאסרו בי"ב תמוז פעלה חיזוק בהפצת היהדות במדינה ההיא. באמת ב(אד)ר"ח תמוז הודיעו לכ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר שיכול להשתחרר [ושעליו לנסוע לקאַסטראַמאַ] אלא שסירב להשתחרר אז כי זה הי' קשור עם חילול שבת וכו'. וההוראה: כשהיצה"ר מנסה לשכנעו שמותר לעבור על ציווי ה' על מנת להשתחרר מ"בית האסורים" – אין לשמוע בקולו אלא לסמוך על ה' שבודאי ינחה אותו בדרך הטוב וכו'.יום ג' פ' חוקת, בדר"ח תמוז ה'תשל"ה, להתלמידות המסיימות ד"בית רבקה" ולהמדריכות דמחנה "אמונה" תחיינה תחיינה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=26-06-2025 Synopsis (1) Rosh Chodesh is a special Yom Tov for women, on which women customarily refrain from certain forms of work, in reward for their refusal to take part in the avodah-zarah (“foreign service”) of the golden calf etc. The lesson is that during the exile, women have the power to strengthen the men to have no association with anything foreign to the Jewish people. (2) The liberation of my father-in-law the Rebbe from prison on 12 Tammuz effected a strengthening in the spreading of Yiddishkeit in that country. The truth is that the Rebbe was informed of his release on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, but he refused to leave because the trip (to exile in Kostroma) would continue into Shabbos; instead he chose to remain in prison until after Shabbos. The lesson is that when the yetzer hara tries to convince a person that it's permissible to transgress Hashem's command in order to be released from “prison” – one must not listen, and must trust in Hashem Who will surely guide him on the good path etc.Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, second day of Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 5735 – to the graduating students of Bais Rivkah and the counselors of Camp Emunah For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=26-06-2025 לע”נ הרה"ג הרה"ח הרה"ת ר' שלום ע"ה בן הרה"ח הרה"ת ר' אלחנן דובער הי"ד מרזוב ליום היארצייט שלו אדר"ח תמוזת.נ.צ.ב.ה.*לזכות מרת אסתר בת גאלדע רחל שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה אדר"ח תמוזלשנת ברכה והצלחה ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

The Rebbe expresses pain over the decline in participation but emphasizes that every Jew is given the ability to fulfill their mission. He encourages renewed effort in spreading Yiddishkeit and Chassidus, noting the importance of using every opportunity, even in the summer months, and urges working together pleasantly to bring positive results. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5552

In this special Gimmel Tammuz episode, we reflect on the legacy, leadership, and transformative vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 31 years after his histalkus. Featuring moving conversations with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz, Rabbi Yosef Bronstein, and Rabbi Shlomo Katz, this episode explores how the Rebbe's teachings continue to shape Jewish life today, from his unmatched scholarship and moral clarity, to his relentless optimism and unconditional Ahavas Yisrael.   Whether you're Chabad, not Chabad, or simply searching for deeper meaning in your Yiddishkeit, this episode offers a powerful reminder of the Rebbe's call to action: to learn Torah with purpose, love every Jew as part of yourself, and transform the world—one mitzvah, one encounter, one soul at a time.     Sichos in English is the leading publisher of Chassidus in English. We bring you the authentic, timeless teachings and guidance of the Rebbe, and the earlier Chabad Rebbes, presented in clear, accessible English.   Head to sie.org/mpp and enjoy an exclusive listener discount for Meaningful People!

Klal Yisroel is described as Am Kelavi Yakum but the reason why differs from that of similarly named Operation Rising Lion.

התוכן הוראה ממ"ש בחמישי דפ' קרח "דבר אל בנ"י וקח מאתם מטה מטה.. מאת כל נשיאיהם.. והנחתם באוהל מועד.. והנה פרח מטה אהרן.. ויגמול שקדים (הוא הפרי הממהר להפריח מכל הפירות. רש"י)": לכל יהודי, מאיזה שבט שיהי', נותן הקב"ה "מטה" (מקל) לסמוך עליו - נתינת-כח מיוחדת לעבודתו לקונו. ובזה גופא ישנה הוראה מיוחדת ממטה של שבט לוי, מטה אהרן ש"ויוצא פרח וגו'": הנתינת-כח לעשות מכל דבר שבעולם, גם דבר הדומם ("מטה") - "פרח", דבר של יופי - קשור עם עניני יהדות וכו', ולעשות את זה בזריזות ("שקדים"). ואף שזה הי' רק במטה אהרן, שבט לוי, אבל אהרן הוא כהן הגדול של כל ישראל, ובמילא ההוראה מ"מטה אהרן" הנ"ל שייכת לכאו"א מישראל!משיחת כ"ח סיון ה'תשמ"ג ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=25-06-2025 Synopsis A lesson from chamishi of Parashas Korach, “Speak to the Jewish people and take from them a staff…from each of their princes…and place them in the Tent of Meeting…and behold, Aharon's staff for the House of Levi had blossomed…and produced ripe almonds” (the fastest ripening fruit, as Rashi explains): Hashem gives every Jew from every tribe a “staff” to lean upon – a special empowerment to serve his Creator. And there's a special lesson from the staff of the tribe of Levi, Aharon's staff, which “gave forth blossoms” etc.: We are empowered to cause anything in the world, even something inanimate (a “staff”) to “blossom,” to turn it into something beautiful – connected with Yiddishkeit etc. – and to do it quickly (like almonds). And although this only happened to the staff of Aharon, nevertheless, Aharon is the Kohen Gadol of all Jews, and therefore this lesson from Aharon's staff applies to every Jew.Excerpt from sichah of 28 Sivan 5743 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=25-06-2025

The Rebbe regrets that letters come only after hardships, noting that sharing good news could foster connection without pain. He blesses the couple with health, good news, and success in spreading Yiddishkeit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5548

Perspective, the key to success in your life's mission.

In this shiur, delivered to the Chizuk Mission on Zoom, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of a lion in Yiddishkeit. We are now being called upon to rise up and reveal the inner lion that we each have within ourselves.

התוכן [הגיעה טענה מכיוון המפלגות הדתיות נגד הרבי, שבמלחמתו בעד גיור כהלכה – עי"ז גורם הוא ח"ו, כהמרגלים בשעתם, ש"יהודים" לא יעלו לארץ הקודש! וע"ז נסב הדיבור:] הרי הראי' מסיפור המרגלים היא להיפך! ‏–‏ המרגלים היו אלו שאמרו "ונהי בעינינו כחגבים", הם הרגישו א"ע כ"חגבים" לעומת הגויים ה"אנשי מדות", ובמילא אמרו שיש להתנהג כ"חגב" לגבי הגוי הגדול ו"לא נוכל לעלות" וכו' [כמ"ש בפ' שלח]! ועד"ז בנדו"ד: 'למה אין לך את האומץ לקום ולומר שהיום קראת "שמע ישראל וגו'" ושאסור להשתחוות לע"ז ואשר לכן אתה לא חותם על דבר שהוא בניגוד להלכה ‏–‏ לתת למישהו פיסת נייר שכתוב בו שהוא יהודי ובמילא חל עליו מ"ש בברית בין הבתרים ש"לך ולזרעך נתתי את הארץ הזאת", ועי"ז יבוא יהודי, אפי' אם הוא רחוק מיהדות אבל "ישראל הוא", להתחתן עם אינו-יהודי?!' ‏–‏ זה הי' חטא המרגלים שהי' "בכי' לדורות" ר"ל עד הדור הזה! אלא העצה היא ‏–‏ "אל תיראו" כי "לחמנו הם" מכיון ש"ה' אתנו"!ב' חלקים משיחת כ"ף מנחם-אב ה'תשל"א ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=19-06-2025 Synopsis (In response to a claim by some of the religious parties that by fighting for conversion according to halacha, the Rebbe was causing Jews not to go to Eretz Yisroel, like the spies chas v'shalom): The proof from the story of the spies is the opposite: it was the spies who said, “We seemed like grasshoppers”; they saw themselves as “grasshoppers” compared to the gentiles, the “men of great size”; therefore they claimed that one must act like a grasshopper in relation to a non-Jew, and argued that that “We cannot go up.” Similarly: Why don't you have the courage to stand up and say that today you recited Shema Yisroel, and that it's forbidden to bow to avodah zarah, and that you will not sign something that goes against halacha, namely, giving a non-Jew a paper saying he is Jewish, which will lead to a Jew (any Jew, even if he is far from Yiddishkeit, is still a Jew) to stumble and marry a non-Jew?! This was the sin of the spies, which was caused “weeping for generations” until this very generation Rachmana litzlan. Rather, the solution is, “Do not fear…they are our bread” because “Hashem is with us.”2 excerpts from sichah of 20 Menachem-Av 5731 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=19-06-2025

Its time we all take a good hard look at ourselves and be HONEST about where we are holding.

The Rebbe expresses satisfaction with their work to bring Jewish girls closer to Yiddishkeit with Chassidic warmth, encourages growth in membership and quality, suggests utilizing summer vacation, and blesses them with success in their activities and personal growth. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5526

Learning at the Family Minyan aka Shtiebel during war time, a place to daven with warmth in Efrat. We dedicate the Torah for missiles to stop so we can go to a whole new level of Yiddishkeit together with fully open Shuls, Pools, & Tools, Functioning Flights ✈️ & More Shefa... Time for us to win the war and become the light like the candle

"If someone tells you there is Torah by the Goyim don't believe them. If they tell you there is wisdom by the Goyim, believe them." What is this wisdom and does it originate from the Torah or is it something else entirely?

The secret of Torah is the actual "magic" contained within which simultaneously changes a person while granting them their deepest desires.

התוכן בנוסף לנסים שהיו לפני מאסרו של בעל הגאולה ועאכו"כ נס הגאולה עצמו – הי' נס גלוי בעת המאסר גופא שלא שמים לב לזה. בדרך כלל כאשר חושדים במישהו ורוצים להושיבו במאסר – מבטיחים לכל לראש שלא יוכל לדבר עם אחרים ללא שמירה וכו', אבל כאן, אלו שבאו לאסרו (שביניהם הי' גם יהודי שהוא בעל-בחירה וקשה יותר להתמודד עמו) ביקשו ממנו שילך עם אמו לחדר לדבר עמה ביחידות (להרגיעה)! שאין לזה שום מקום בטבע! וההוראה: כל אחד שמתבונן בחייו רואה שהוא מסובב בנסים. ובכן, כאשר יהודי עושה חשבון ומגיע למסקנא שאינו צריך להתעסק בהפצת התורה והיהדות כי עפ"י טבע לא יכול להצליח בזה – אומרים לו שכל החשבונות אין להם כל תפיסת מקום בנוגע לבנ"י שכל ההנהגה איתם אין לה מקום בחשבון עפ"י טבע! ובודאי שאין לערוך חשבון "על חשבונו" של הזולת... כל אחד שייך לפעול על הזולת, ורואים שכל אלו שעשו זאת – הצליחו במשך הזמן.א' השיחות דהתוועדות י"ב תמוז ה'תשכ"ח ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-06-2025 Synopsis In addition to the miracles that occurred before the baal hageulah's imprisonment, and of course the miracle of the liberation itself, an open miracle took place during the arrest itself, that people overlook. Generally, when the authorities want to arrest a suspect, the first thing they do is prevent him from talking to anyone else without supervision etc., but in this case, the officers who came to arrest him (which included a Jew, who, as a person with free will, is even harder to deal with) asked him to go to another room to talk to his mother privately (to calm her). This is something that defied nature completely. The lesson is that anyone who reflects on their life will see that they are surrounded by miracles, and therefore, when a Jew makes a calculation and concludes that he shouldn't be involved in spreading Torah and Yiddishkeit because he has no chance of success according to nature, the response is that none of these calculations have any place for a Jew, whose behavior is not bound by nature at all. And certainly one should not make such calculations at someone else's expense. Everyone can have an impact on others, and we see that in the course of time, all who have had done so have succeeded.Sichah from farbrengen of 12 Tammuz 5728 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-06-2025 לע"נ ר' מאיר ב"ר בנציון הלוי ע"ה וויינבוים ליום היארצייט שלו ט"ו סיון. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.‏

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How and why the flags which Klal Yisroel wanted represent their desire to fulfill their "shlichus."

The Rebbe is pleased with the Kishinev Yeshiva reunion and urges using its momentum to strengthen the Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva in Rishon LeZion. He compares the event to planting seeds that must be nurtured and encourages one participant to use their writing talent for spreading Yiddishkeit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/009/5476

The Rebbe urges not to settle for past achievements but to intensify efforts in spreading authentic Torah and Yiddishkeit, especially amid today's confusion and false ideologies. He stresses the unique responsibility of our generation to counter these trends with strength and clarity, viewing it as a vital mission of the times. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/009/5479

The Rebbe acknowledges the summer learning arrangements and increased enrollment, though notes it's still insufficient given the urgent need. He approves the students' Lag BaOmer trip to Meron and urges continued follow-up with those inspired there, emphasizing the ongoing responsibility in spreading Yiddishkeit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/009/5484

The Rebbe encourages the writer to include reports on Torah and outreach activities, not only personal matters, emphasizing the importance of staying focused on spreading Yiddishkeit even during difficulties. He supports the move to a better home and offers a practical solution for financing it, with blessings for success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/009/5485

We are Torah. And Torah is us.

How and why proper "self-love" is not just healthy but also the path to true emunah in Hashem.

Although widely accepted nowadays, the Zohar's acceptance came along with more controversy than you might expect.

Lag B'Omer - The Beauty of Yiddishkeit and the Repulsiveness of Goyishkeit

In the classic song of Bar Yochai there is a line which translates to "when Hashem thought to make Man, he envisioned you (Rebbi Shimon)"—what was it about Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai which made him worthy of such a compliment?

The true definition of the word "kadosh" is "separate" (as opposed to "holy"). This begs the question, whats so special about being separate?

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A relationship can be based upon many different things but if you want it to endure there is one thing which reigns supreme.

Why Lashon Hara is one of the only "aveiros" which cause a negative physical response.

The talmidim of Rabbi Akiva seem to have really loved one another, so why was it such a big deal that they didnt respect each other?

Seder night is truly a magical time but how does one overcome any stress and harness that "magic" to connect with their children, their spouse, and Hashem?