Chassidut
Freedom and Miracles
Introduction Today[1] is the yahrzeit of Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk who is also referred to as "the small Ba’al Shem Tov" or "the second Ba'al
Chassidut: Spontaneity in Izhb...
Izhbitz and Chabad This year, Shabbat Vayigash is the 7th of Tevet, which is the yahrzeit (day of passing) of the Izhbitzer Rebbe, Rabbi Mordechai
The Voice of Jacob
What is the secret of the Holiday of Redemption on the 19th of Kislev and its continuation on the 20th of Kislev? The Ba’al Shem
The Essence of the Year 5783 P...
Click here to read part 1 of this series (Based on a class given on 5 Elul, 5782) The word “one” appears exactly 3 times
The Power of Teshuvah
Breaking Down Teshuvah In the daily calendar he wrote in 1944 known as the Hayom Yom, the Lubavitcher Rebbe relates that the Maggid of Mezritch—the
Re’eh: Paths of Divine Servi...
In Parashat Re’eh, the Torah restates that there are only a limited number of kosher cattle, “This is the cattle that you may eat, ox, sheep,
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
Walking with Simple Sincerity
Melody: Rabbi Ginsburgh Violin: Mordechai Brodsky Cello: Doron Twister
Mathematics for Vayigash: Frui...
Parashat Vayigash, the 11th and second-to-last portion of the Book of Genesis, marks a turning point. In it, we read about the shift from the
Gematria Shorts for Mikeitz 57...
The value of the two words, “and Pharaoh was dreaming” (וּפַרְעֹה חֹלֵם), 439, which set the stage for Joseph’s rise to power in our parashah,
"From the Fountain of the Worl...
Rabbi Ginsburgh composed this melody in honor of the 9th of Kislev, the birthday and day of passing of the Mittler Rebbe of Chabad.
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 for Vayigash: Frui...
Parashat Vayigash, the 11th and second-to-last portion of the Book of Genesis, marks a turning point. In it, we read about the shift from the
Gematria Shorts for Mikeitz 57...
The value of the two words, “and Pharaoh was dreaming” (וּפַרְעֹה חֹלֵם), 439, which set the stage for Joseph’s rise to power in our parashah,
Gematria Shorts for Naso
It is already well known that the Naso is the longest parashah with 176 verses, that chapter 119 is the longest chapter of Psalms with
Mishpatim: Pi Day
One of the laws mentioned in our parashah is, “But if he lives for a day or two days (יוֹם אוֹ יוֹמַיִם) he will not
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
Torah and Psychology
Love, Love Love?
Our generation does not like to hate. It is doubtful that there is less hatred between nations, sectors, or individuals in today’s world. But as
The Challenge of Wealth
Navigating a trial requires confidence in God. In principle, every trial is a trial of faith, when it seems that God’s Providence has been removed
Continuing the Joy From Purim ...
Purim is over, but we keep increasing our joy.
Lectures on Chassidic Psycholo...
This is the fourth part of a transcript of Rabbi Ginsburgh's class at the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology from 13th of Av, 5769
Lectures on Chassidic Psycholo...
This is the third part of a transcript of Rabbi Ginsburgh's class at the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology from 13th of Av, 5769
Lectures on Chassidic Psycholo...
This is the second part of a transcript of Rabbi Ginsburgh's class at the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology from 13th of Av, 5769
Family
The Secrets of Judah’s Name ...
Click here for Part 1 The Kabbalistic Basis for Four Types of Marital Harmony In this article’s first part[1] we saw that Judah’s name (יְהוּדָה)
The Secrets of Judah’s Name ...
Click here for part 2 All Jews today are named after the tribe of Judah. There are many important secrets of the Torah concealed in
Foundation in the Marriage Rel...
Rabbi Ginsburgh describes the attribute of Foundation in the phrase, 'a helpmate opposite him' as it applies to the marriage relationship.
Rachel: Understanding Infertil...
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Q&A: Men and Women Equal?
Q: Does Judaism consider men and women equal? A: In this world, the woman is in the role of the receiver. Though appearing to be
Rachel: Understanding Infertil...
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Ba'al Shem Tov Stories
Ba’al Shem Tov: Torah from Simple Jews
Translated from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s trilogy on the Ba’al Shem Tov, Or Yisrael, volume II. P. 191. The hidden tzaddikim and the disciples of our master,
Ba’al Shem Tov: The Wedding Presents that D...
Translated from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s trilogy of stories of the Ba’al Shem Tov, Or Yisrael, Volume III, p. 97. A Jewish innkeeper had two young orphans,
Ba’al Shem Tov: All My Thoughts Are About Y...
Translated from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s trilogy of stories of the Ba’al Shem Tov, Vol. II p. 124 The Ba’al Shem Tov said: Even if the bowl
The Ba'al Shem Tov: The Soulful Sigh
Translated from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s Or Yisrael (vol. 2, p. 211), a three-volume anthology of stories of the Ba’al Shem Tov with commentary. It was
Ba’al Shem Tov: From the Heart
Translated from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s trilogy on the Ba’al Shem Tov, Or Yisrael, vol. 2, p. 206. Once the entire congregation was reciting Psalms in the
Ba’al Shem Tov: From One End of the World ...
Translated from Rabbi Ginsburgh’s Or Yisrael (vol. 3, pp. 167-171), a three-volume anthology of stories of the Ba’al Shem Tov with commentary. In the holy
Pirkei-Avot
Pirkei Avot: Introduction: A Portion in the W...
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
Non-Jews
Rebecca, Esau, and the Fourth Revolution
The boys wrestled in her [Rebecca’s] womb and she said, “If so why do I exist?” She went to inquire of God. God answered her,
Torah and Healing
Q&A: Holistic Healing and Foreign Influe...
Q: I am planning to found a holistic healing center here in Israel, based on Torah healing methods. Can the Rabbi give me some general guidance? Which methods
