…Cham did not want his father (Noah) to have another child. His reason was: “Adam had only two sons yet one killed the other because of the inheritance of the world and our father has three sons yet he still seeks a fourth son!” In truth, Cain and Abel were not concerned solely about material possessions…
The following is a small glimpse into a quiet initiative that is gaining momentum and expanding into endless circles, a modern day phenomenon whose influence is burrowing deep into the hearts of Lubavitcher women and manifesting in a more refined outward appearance. Yes, the seemingly impossible is actually happening; groups of women are joining together out of a deep and true desire, sitting together and discussing how to increase the nachas to the Rebbe MH”M, and to represent him in a dignified manner. Here you will read about the latest “trend” to come out of Kfar Chabad, whose ultimate goal is to take the reigns of the fashion world in its hands, by getting ever more Jewish women to model the fact that greater modesty equals greater beauty
The shliach waited in the terminal of the Bombay airport for his flight. Suddenly, he felt a hand on his shoulder – someone he had never met before wanted to speak with him. It turned out that the man had received an amazing answer that morning from the Rebbe MH”M, thereby closing a thrilling and miraculous circle
From being a lonely Jewish child, totally ignorant of his Judaism and living among countless Gentile children, Rabbi Zalman Yaffe followed a long journey until he began serving as the Rebbe MH”M’s shliach in Volgograd, Russia. The city that earned its place in history when it halted the Nazi invasion had been virtually gutted of any Jewish presence; only a few Jewish sparks still remained. Rabbi Yaffe and his family came to the city and created a massive Jewish revival. In an interview, Rabbi Yaffe tells his life’s story, along with the story of his shlichus and the ever-present Divine Providence
A compilation of little-known stories, most of which are published here for the first time
He is referred to as “Arizal HaChai – the Living Arizal,” an epithet that is not used for other great Jews, even those who only died on account of “the serpent’s bite,” and even those of whom it is said that they “did not die” at all.
After the Rebbe told R’ Zajac that, despite the opening of the gates in Russia, American citizens still could not go there and print the Tanya, R’ Zajac continued printing Tanyas all over the United States. * After suggesting that a former Russian citizen be the one to print the Tanya there, the Rebbe agreed and R’ Moshe Chaim Levin went to Russia to print the Tanya. * Then, in Cheshvan of 5752, when they gave the Rebbe Tanyas that were printed in Russia, they were surprised at the Rebbe’s question, “What’s happening with Russia?” * Part 2
Come prepared or come as you are – the main thing is to be there!
I have seen many activists devoted to their cause, but I never saw such a phenomenon like Reb Meir. He was an amazing amalgam: an exceptional Torah scholar, learned and G-d fearing, along with being a community activist with the full passion of his soul. One could readily see how it all flowed from one source – his deep soul hiskashrus to the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach.” That is how R’ Dovid Chanzin described R’ Meir Freiman upon his untimely passing. * In honor of his yahrtzait on 12 Tishrei 5756
Who was this dynamic rabbi, the ‘engineer’ of the annual Simchas Torah ‘geula train’ and beloved Chabad shliach? This man, dedicated heart and soul to the Rebbe and to his shlichus was Rabbi Aharon Peretz (HaKohen) Stawsky, of blessed memory.
We are approaching the Yom Tov of Sukkos. It is a special holiday of unity and joy, achieved by combining the Arba Minim and everyone eating in the embrace of the Sukka. Both of these components are inherently connected to Moshiach.
Right before R’ Menachem Mendel Arad went on shlichus to Morocco, he heard a story about the big Simchas Beis HaShoeiva event that was planned in Australia. He forgot about the story until he experienced his own, similar type of event
…the very last verse of the Torah which is G-d’s eulogy for Moses who has just passed away… describes his “strong hand” and the “great awe that Moses performed before the eyes of all Israel.” What is the meaning of his “strong hand” and what was the “awesome” act that he performed before “the eyes of all Israel”? …what was so spectacular and positive about his shattering of the tablets?
October 3, 2013