When the Tzemach Tzedek’s home burnt to the ground, he was disappointed that the chassidim hadn’t stolen his manuscripts. But isn’t stealing forbidden?
Wildfires in Jewish History
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WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND!
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Should Israel be criticized for using “disproportionate force”?
The Holiday of the Books – Hei Teves
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Message from the Heavenly Court via the Federal courtroom.
MAKING ORDINARY PLACES HOLY PLACES
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The history of the holy cities, and making some holy cities ourselves.
Festival of Fire or Festival of Lights?
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When two sisters became observant against the wishes of their parents, the Rebbe made sure that the family relationship remained intact.
Rabbi Akiva’s Wealth
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The power of Yosef, the first to engage with ‘modern’ culture.
The Worst Three Hours
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The Alter Rebbe’s three hours & Yosef’s three hours.
Envy vs. Jealousy
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What type of anger is appropriate?
The Sudden Change
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What happened this week in Syria is similar to the story of this week’s parsha. What lesson does it hold for us?
A Chassidic Principal in NY Public School
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How a Chassidic principal turned around the worst school in NYC, and what we can learn from him—and the parshah.