All our resources on Sukot, accessible from one location.
Includes: Why a sukah can't be too high; The meaning of hoshanot; the meaning of the four species; Why we read Ecclessiastes on Sukot; The Torah's concluding words and creative powers; and more...
Video for parashat Haazinu: Song and Inspiration. Moshe Rabbeinu's parting lyrical words contain allusions to all of Jewish history. They are documented in the Song of Ha'azinu, the second to last Torah portion in the Pentateuch. Harav Ginsburgh looks at the various explanations of the second verse in the song and explains how the various interpretations are part of a single whole that provides us with guidelines to acquiring inspiration.
New Jewish Meditation Video: 6 minutes from Harav Ginsburgh on the Chedvah breathing meditation and its place as the first of 4 stages of joy in the heart. There are altogether 10 different synonyms for "joy" in Hebrew, suggesting that joy is a complex process. In this more theoretical installment in the Chedvah series, Harav Ginsburgh explains how chedvah, one of the 10 synonyms for "joy" is the first of the 4 stages of joy in the heart.
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From my flesh I will envision the Almighty This verse from the Book of Job serves as the subject of an in-depth lecture from Rabbi Ginsburgh in which he surveys the most important explanations of how the body can serve as part of our Divine meditation and Torah study.
The coming year, 5771, is especially connected with Lucas numbers (related to Fibonacci numbers). It is also the best year for exploring how to incorporate matrix analysis into Torah study.
Elijah's Charm is a fine handcrafted 14k gold piece, inspired by the mystical teachings of the prophet Elijah. It is a powerful symbol that will enhance your ability to find favor in the eyes of others.
Look closely and you will see that together, the two outer axes form the Hebrew letter chet (ח), which represents the to and fro pulse of life. The middle axis consists of the final letter nun (ן) and provides balance so that we are not over-extended nor overly introvert. Together, these two letters spell the Hebrew word for "grace," chen (חן), which also means "finding favor." The Bible uses this word when it tells us that "Noah found favor (chen) in the eyes of God," because he reflected (like a mirror) the good qualities of those around him.
(29 Aug 2010) 6 New Books.
6 new (Hebrew) books by Harav Ginsburgh being printed this month of Elul.
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