SECRET WORK BEHIND ENEMY LINES

Mr. Nechemia Levanon worked for the Israeli government in various secret roles which few knew about. Under the guise of an agricultural attaché at the Israeli embassy, he made contact with Jews in the Soviet Union, including many Lubavitcher Chassidim. He helped them by transferring Jewish religious items and the Rebbe’s divrei Torah. This work stopped after he was caught red-handed and was expelled from the Soviet Union as an undesirable. * Stories from behind the scenes and about his special yechidus with the Rebbe – based on his testimony in the book “HaRebbe V’ha’Mossad” by R’ Yosef Yitzchok Kaminetzky. * Part 2 of 2.

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THE STATE OF OUR UNION IS STRONG!

One of the principles of Jewish law is: “we ascend in matters of holiness and not descend.” This principle conveys a dual message: First we must always look for ways to enhance our spiritual lives and commitment to Torah and Mitzvos, and, at the very least we should not decline in matters of holiness.

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THE MIVTZAIM FLOP THAT SAVED A JEWISH SOUL

The T’mimim had prepared many parties for Purim night, but despite the meticulous preparations and arrangements, the forces of spiritual evil were determined to leave them empty-handed. Two rabbinical students, invited to a party with sixty guests, arrived only after most of the disappointed participants had already left. What eventually happened? An amazing story of success on Mivtza Purim.

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TEARING DOWN SPIRITUAL PRISON WALLS

For decades, R’ Fishel Jacobs, a Chabad Chassid from Kfar Chabad, served as a prison chaplain. We met for a fascinating conversation about his work and about the effect Tanya has had on his life and the lives of those behind bars.

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THE 5755 ELECTION: WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

As Chabad Chassidim, we don’t just run a campaign once every two years; we do so every hour of every day. Ours is a campaign of love, a campaign connecting Jews to their time-honored traditions, a campaign to spread the wellsprings and illuminate the Jewish soul. We have a mission to bring Moshiach Tzidkeinu in actual deed and we must do this with the entire Jewish People.

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FOLLOWING THE REBBE’S INSTRUCTIONS BROUGHT HER BACK

It was late at night and the house was silent. Only in 17 year old Adi’s room was something going on. Adi took a small bag and began packing it with basic necessities: a few items of clothing, a small album of family pictures as a memento, a beloved piece of jewelry. She scanned the closet again. Was there anything else that was important? That was all.

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IN THE MERIT OF THE RIGHTEOUS WOMEN

A woman does this through her own proper conduct, as well as by educating her children and family members to behave in a manner appropriate for a “Sanctuary” and a “Temple” for G-d, and in particular, a finely crafted and adorned Sanctuary or Temple.

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TO RISE TO THE LEVEL OF “NOT KNOWING”

What is a Chassidic Purim about? What opportunities does it provide that we don’t find the rest of the year? * Mashke on Purim – allowed or not? How should a Chassid regard it on Purim? * How do we implant joy in our hearts even with worrisome things on our mind? * An enlightening talk about the inner dimension of Purim.

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SEEING IS BELIEVING

Dr. Yosef Nachum (Joseph) Trachtman, a Lubavitcher optometrist from Seattle, developed a revolutionary method for treating vision deficits without surgery or any procedures whatsoever. He has treated American fighter pilots and Olympic athletes. * Beis Moshiach spoke with Dr. Trachtman about how he became a Lubavitcher Chassid, about the vision training method he developed, and about his vision for medicine in Yemos HaMoshiach.

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THE CURE FOR INSANITY

One of Jewish history’s most significant and tragic events was the creation and worshipping of a Golden Calf, just 40 short days after we received the Torah at Sinai. Because of the severity of this transgression, the Torah records G-d’s threat: “I have observed this people and look! They are a stiff-necked people. Now leave Me alone, and My anger will be kindled against them and I will annihilate them.”

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A SINGLE SOLDIER CAN’T DO IT ALONE

A conversation with R’ Yitzchok Gruzman about what motivates him to bring out shliach after shliach to his area. * How he picks the new shluchim. * How they handle conflicts. * How a statement from the mayor changed his way of thinking.

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SECRET WORK BEHIND ENEMY LINES

Mr. Nechemia Levanon worked for the Israeli government in various secret roles which few knew about. Under the guise of an agricultural attaché at the Israeli embassy, he made contact with Jews in the Soviet Union, including many Lubavitcher Chassidim. He helped them by transferring Jewish religious items and the Rebbe’s divrei Torah. This work stopped after he was caught red-handed and was expelled from the Soviet Union as an undesirable. * Stories from behind the scenes and about his special yechidus with the Rebbe – based on his testimony in the book “HaRebbe V’haMossad” by R’ Yosef Yitzchok Kaminetzky. * Part 1 of 2

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WHICH ERA IS MORE SPECIAL?

It was late at night and I was lying in bed, trying to fall asleep. When it just wasn’t happening, I decided to share my thoughts with Mendy who was lying in the top bunk. Mendy is two years older than me. He looks very serious but I know him well and know that at certain times he can be mischievous too. Unlike everyone else, I call him Mendele.

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