[Translator’s note: the key word in this article is תְּמִימוּת which generally refers to “sincerity” (Yiddish: ehrnstkeit). Since it has a number of different nuances it has
Click here for part 1 Rabbi Shneur Zalman coined the phrase, “living with the times” which means to live life in the light of the
Anyone who is released from prison must thank God. But, only under very special circumstances does such an event become a festive day that is
The Jew reaches the highest level of service–"my perfect one"–when he perfects" G-d in His relationship to the world (in His revealed presence in the
Teshuva begins with the spontaneous sensing of one's heartbeat. This is called "arousal from above", since any spontaneous sensation of spiritual light is a gift given
Here, "heart" does not refer to the emotive powers of the heart, such as the conscious love of G-d. These powers, along with the power
In order to "see" the Creator, the initial "arousal from above must be followed by "arousal from below". In the Song of Songs G-d and
Only with the most intense yet sublime might can infinite kindness and leisure be conveyed to finite recipients. This might effects the contraction (tzimtzum) of
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