Chassidut
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,
Q&A: Melodies and Mashiac...
Q: Sometimes, new melodies come to me and I write them down and play them. How can I know if these melodies are coming from
Democracy, Equality and Conser...
Politically, it looks likes today’s leftist agenda is a reflection of the Biblical Korach’s ideology. “The entire congregation is holy…and why should you lord over
Focusing Will to Bring the Mas...
The Talmud[1] (in the Ein Yaakov reading) relates: Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi asked Elijah, “When will Mashiach come?” Elijah responded, “When He [God], our Master
Nissan: Faith Inside Us
What is the loftiest of the human faculties? Seemingly, we should give our intellect, this title. After all, the difference between a brute and a
Why Do We Need Amalek?
In the first war with Amalek (related in the Torah in parashat Beshalach[1]), the conditions for eliminating him were excellent. Joshua waged the physical war,
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
Taxonomy: Species in the Oral ...
Groups of Species One of the most interesting ways that the word “species” (מִין) used in the Oral Torah[1] is as part of idioms. The
Q&A: Holistic Healing and...
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
Taxonomy
Introduction The subject of our inquiry is taxonomy, the science of classification, specifically of the living organisms on Earth. Classification is predicated on the observation
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
"Do All in Your Ability to Bri...
Rabbi Ginsburgh on the Lubavitcher Rebbe's directive to "do all in your ability to bring the Mashiach" and allocating and taking responsibility.
Q&A: What can I do to Bri...
Q: I do not see myself standing on street corners giving out Shabbat candles or the like. What can I do to help bring the
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
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
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
Torah and Psychology
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
Lectures on Chassidic Psycholo...
This is part one of a transcript of Rabbi Ginsburgh's class at the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology from 13th of Av, 5769 To
Family
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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Rachel: Understanding Infertil...
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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
Ba'al Shem Tov Stories
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
The Ba’al Shem Tov: Manifestation of Shechi...
The holy Rebbe Rayatz once said: I will tell you a story about the holy Ba’al Shem Tov, about one of the three times
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
The Ba'al Shem Tov at University
A fascinating story about the Ba'al Shem Tov and clarifying sparks.
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
