Chassidut
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
Serving God in Each Dimension
The Ba’al Shem Tov teaches that reality is comprised of three dimensions: Worlds, Souls, and Divinity. We have to be present in each dimension and
Naso: The Mitzvah of Confessio...
“A man or a woman if they commit of all the sins of a person, to transgress a transgression against G-od, and that soul shall
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
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
The Sprout of David Your Serva...
This song was composed by Rabbi Ginsburgh and is sung in this video by Yitzchak and Elimelech Raveh. The words are from the Silent Prayer:
Fundamentals of Chassidic Psyc...
Rabbi Ginsburgh explains the importance of compassion in healing.
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
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
Fundamentals of Chassidic Psyc...
In this exquisitely insightful excerpt, Rabbi Ginsburgh guides us beyond our false humility to learn how to truly help a person who seeks our guidance.
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
Keeping on the Mitzvah Track: Pirkei Avot 4:2
Ben Azzai would say: Run to pursue a minor mitzvah and flee from a transgression, for a mitzvah causes another mitzvah after it and a transgression causes another
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: 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
Q&A: Prophet of Doom?
Q: Recently I have been hearing that there are righteous individuals who say that many severe judgments (God forbid) are going to be unleashed on
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
Q&A: Is the Rebbe Looking at Me?
Question: A picture of the Rebbe has increasingly served as a spiritual barometer for my actions. If I am doing well – the Rebbe looks
Q&A: Hostility to Israel
Question: Why are so many nations hostile to Israel? And why are there even some Jews hostile to Israel? Answer: Unfortunately, at the present time, the
Q&A: Secrets of the Temple Menorah
Q: Why is the sixth lamp of the menorah in the Temple called the Western Lamp? A: The menorah stood on the south side of
Q&A: Unattractive Wife?
Question: My wife and I have been married for a number of years and we have two beautiful children. My problem is that I do
Q&A: Woman Convert?
Q: I have always been interested in Judaism and I yearn to convert. But I am concerned that my conversion will be looked down upon
Q&A: I’ll Drink to That
Q: Under what circumstances does the Torah allow alcohol consumption? Drinking alcoholic beverages is positive only in very small quantities, for the sake of being
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