Chassidut
Boots on the Ground
When Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Levi asked the Mashiach when he would be coming, the Mashiach answered, “Today!” Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Levi understood the words of
A Whole Heart
Chassidut discusses three levels of teshuvah (return to God) – one higher than the next: The first level is a change to a lifestyle of
Baseless Love?
During the days of mourning for the Temple, we must rectify the reason for the destruction. Our sages teach that the destruction of the Temple
The Plague of Promiscuity: Wha...
One of the most painful banes of our generation is promiscuity. The world around us is a permissive world. It seems that all the barriers
Marriage: The Litmus Test
The Shulchan Aruch, the most famous Code of Jewish Law written by Rabbi Yosef Caro in the 16th century is divided into four parts, with
Serving God in our Generations...
Redefining What You Are (the following is a translation of Rabbi Ginsburgh’s seminal article titled, “Perek Be’avodat Hashem,” which literally means, “A Lesson in Serving
Kabbalah
The Hod Continuum: From Destru...
This week was the week of Hod in the Counting of the Omer. This article will certainly give you a deeper insight on the compelling
The Wondrous Meaning of an Ear...
Excerpted and translated from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s farbrengen, Purim 5780. Click here for Part 1 of this article In his commentary on Sefer Hapelee’ah, Rabbi Shimshon
The Wondrous Meaning of an Ear...
Excerpted and translated from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s farbrengen, Purim 5780. There is an ancient book of Kabbalah called Sefer Hapelee’ah. There is a great deal of
Mathematics in Ki Tissa: The 1...
Click here to download a PDF version of this article Mathematics in the Torah Parashat Ki Tissa: The 13 Principles of Mercy The verses
Abraham’s Gift of the Name o...
Abraham’s Gift of the Name of Impurity “And to the children of the concubines of Abraham, Abraham gave gifts and he sent them from upon
The Seven Chambers of Prayer i...
Last week we learned that in our morning prayers, we are in the Chamber of Love from the blessing preceding the Shema Yisrael prayer, Ahavat
TORAH & SCIENCE
Lectures on Chassidic Psycholo...
Click here to read part 1 The foundation of therapy—hard work and joy Let’s say something more about the root of “advice” (עֵצָה) in the
Lectures on Chassidic Psycholo...
The direction of our training – “wondrous advisor” By Divine Providence today is the 27th of Tammuz. There is a tradition that today is the
Q&A: Eye Trouble
Q: For the past two years, I have been having problems with my eyes. The doctors are not sure why this is happening and are
The Song of the Soul
Ahiyah Cohen in a deep melody by Rabbi Ginsburgh, called “The Song of the Soul”. The song of the soul is prayer to G-d. The
Eating, Its Disorders, and How...
The Spies described the land of Israel as, “a land that devours its inhabitants”[1] (אֶרֶץ אֹכֶלֶת יוֹשְׁבֶיהָ). Countering them, Joshua and Caleb—the only two spies
Serving God in our Generations...
Redefining What You Are (the following is a translation of Rabbi Ginsburgh’s seminal article titled, “Perek Be’avodat Hashem,” which literally means, “A Lesson in Serving
TORAH & Education
And Moses Was Enraged (Q&...
Question: Is it correct for a teacher to berate a student, or punish them for unsuitable behavior or talking back, while the teacher feels impaired
Measuring Aptitude: The 12 Sen...
DATE AND LOCATION Cheshvan 18, 5766 | November 20, 2005 at Chabad of San Francisco SUMMARY On the High Priest’s breastplate, 12 precious stones were
A Kabbalistic Approach to Spir...
The task of setting priorities carries with it an additional requirement and that is the need for maximum patience. The teacher must first restrain his
Education: Cognitive Developme...
This article may contain special characters or charts. To view it correctly, you can select the PDF version of this document by clicking here. (You can
A Kabbalistic Approach to Spir...
In the previous chapter, we discussed the skill of getting to know the student’s inner and outer realities. This skill corresponds to the sefirah of da’at (“knowledge”) because every
A Kabbalistic Approach to Spir...
In the coming chapters, we will consider the seven skills necessary for an educator to be effective. These seven skills develop both logically and chronologically. They
Torah & Mathematics
Mathematics in the Torah: Dev...
Devarim’s first two verses Let’s look at the first three verses of the Penateuch’s fifth book, or chumash, Deuteronomy (or Devarim): Verse 1: These are
Mathematics in Ki Tissa: The 1...
Click here to download a PDF version of this article Mathematics in the Torah Parashat Ki Tissa: The 13 Principles of Mercy The verses
Mathematics in Tetzaveh: Varia...
Mathematics in the Torah Parashat Tetzaveh: Variant spellings A rare word Parshashat Tetzaveh is especially connected with parashat Terumah that precedes it since the
Mathematics in Mishpatim: The ...
To view this article correctly, you will want to print it in PDF format Mathematics in the Torah Parashat Mishpatim: The evolution of thievery
Mathematics in Yitro: Connecti...
Image: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Hopetoun_falls.jpg Click here to download a PDF version of this article Math in Parashat Yitro: Connecting creation with Torah Multiples of Havayah and
Mathematics on the Parashah ...
Click here for a PDF version of this page From a nation to the Children of Israel The first two verses of Parashat Beshalach read,[1]
Torah and Psychology
Lectures on Chassidic Psycholo...
Click here to read part 1 The foundation of therapy—hard work and joy Let’s say something more about the root of “advice” (עֵצָה) in the
Lectures on Chassidic Psycholo...
The direction of our training – “wondrous advisor” By Divine Providence today is the 27th of Tammuz. There is a tradition that today is the
Serving God in our Generations...
Redefining What You Are (the following is a translation of Rabbi Ginsburgh’s seminal article titled, “Perek Be’avodat Hashem,” which literally means, “A Lesson in Serving
Fundamentals of Chassidic Psyc...
Rabbi Ginsburgh explains the importance of compassion in healing.
Fundamentals of Chassidic Psyc...
Rabbi Ginsburgh explains how the counselor should understand, identify with, love and gently reprove those who consult with him.
Four Crowns and the Hierarchy ...
Three of the vessels Moses is commanded to construct for the Tabernacle have a special feature in common. The ark, the table, and the golden-altar
Family
The Plague of Promiscuity: Wha...
One of the most painful banes of our generation is promiscuity. The world around us is a permissive world. It seems that all the barriers
Marriage: The Litmus Test
The Shulchan Aruch, the most famous Code of Jewish Law written by Rabbi Yosef Caro in the 16th century is divided into four parts, with
Two Mashiachs in the House
In the imagery of the inner dimension of the Torah, the marriage covenant between a man and a woman is the unification of the sefirot
Compassion in the Marriage Rel...
Rabbi Ginsburgh expounds upon the expression that a wife is a “helpmate opposite” her husband as it is expressed in the attribute of Beauty, the
A Helpmate Opposite Him: A Jew...
Rabbi Ginsburgh describes the meaning of the verse about the creation of woman in the context of how Judaism views gender equality.
Two Messiahs in Every Home
Print this article in PDF format Mother and Father: the Two Messiahs in Every Home In the Torah’s inner dimension, marriage symbolizes the unification
Ba'al Shem Tov Stories
Rabbi Yisrael Ba’al Shem Tov and the Hidden...
Rabbi Yisrael Ba’al Shem Tov was born to his parents, Eliezer and Sarah, on the 18th of Elul 5458 (1698). When he was a small
The Ba’al Shem Tov: Rejoice and Dance
When the Ba’al Shem Tov was ten years old, he was already a member of the cohort of hidden tzaddikim. When he was seventeen, he
The Ba’al Shem Tov: A Baby from the Fake Wo...
This story was told by Reb Refael Berchider, who heard it from the Maggid of Mezritch himself. He said that if he had not heard
You Mean I Missed Him?
Translated and excerpted from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s book, ‘Or Yisrael,’ Volume 3 page 30. Rabbi Gershon of Kitov once asked the Ba’al Shem Tov to arrange
The Key to Chassidut and Overcoming Confusion
The key to Chassidut and overcoming confusion Translated from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s book on the stories of the Ba’al Shem Tov: Or Yisra’el: Volume 2
Pirkei-Avot
Torah and Love: Pirkei Avot 2:2
Rabban Gamliel the son of Rabbi Yehudah Hanassi said, “Torah study with derech eretz (the way of the land) is becoming, for toiling over
Non-Jews
Rabbi Avraham ben Avraham: The Righteous Conver...
Rabbi Avraham be Avraham the Righteous Convert was born Valentin Potocki, a member of one of the most famous and powerful families of Polish nobility
Torah and Healing
Q&A: Eye Trouble
Q: For the past two years, I have been having problems with my eyes. The doctors are not sure why this is happening and are searching for solutions.
Responsa
Q&A: Women Self-Expression on Simchat Torah
Q: When I go to the synagogue on Simchat Torah, I feel quite extraneous – not dancing – and just watching the men dance. How
Q&A: Repentance for Drug-Dealing
Q: I used to sell drugs. I stopped but I made a profit from it. I need to know how to repent for it. The
Q&A: Negative Name?
Q: I have the name of a negative character in the Bible. What does this mean about my mission in life? Do I have to change
Q&A: Elul Blues
Q: I am feeling a bit down this Elul. I don’t have the energy to learn Torah and I am involving myself in work and
Q&A: Shema Yisrael
Q: Why do we cover our eyes when saying the Shema Yisrael? A: Covering the eyes during the Shema allows one to experience the world
Q&A: How to Quit Stealing
Q: My young son has been caught stealing candy from the supermarket. What can I do to teach him not to steal? A: In Hebrew,
Q&A: Fingernails at Havdalah
Q: Why do we inspect our fingernails at the Havdalah ceremony? (Havdalah is the ceremony that ends the Shabbat and ushers in the new week).
Q&A: Do Segulot (Charms) Work?
Q: Can segulot (charms) replace human effort? A: The primary approach to segulot should be: “Yaga’ta umatzatah.” The outcome of one’s efforts is relative to
Q&A: Gold or Silver Wedding Ring?
Q: We are getting married soon, and would like to know if there is an inner meaning to whether the wedding ring is of gold
A Portion in the World to Come – Introduction to Pirkei Avot
All of Israel have a portion in the World to Come, as it is stated, “And Your people are all righteous. They shall inherit the land forever. They
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