A Simple Prayer
The fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom Dovber of Lubavitch had a chossid who, though very wealthy, was particularly unlettered. He once asked the Rebbe the following question: “What is a tzadik? Please don’t tell...
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Connected Above
In the city of the holy rebbe, Rabbi Meir of Premishlan, the mikvah (ritual pool for immersion) was situated on the opposite side of a mountain. During the winter months, the snow made it...
Two Tzadikim
The fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom Dovber of Lubavitch, once explained the difference between two forms of tzadikim. There is one category of a tzadik who is completely removed from this world. He perceives...
A Living Story
The fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom Dovber of Lubavitch was wont to say: One must now how to relate a Chassidic tale—so that the tale should take on life. More importantly one must know...
Warmth and Light
The 4th Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch, once said: A Chassidic story illuminates and warms a chossid’s home. (Igros Kodesh, Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, Vol. 3 Pg. 409)
The Power of Chassidim
A certain Jew who had abandoned the path of Torah, by an awakening of his G-dly spark, was once nostalgic of his youth. He invited the chassidim of the area to hold a Chassidic...
Eat and Drink
The third Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, had a chossid who was particularly wealthy. When chassidim would journey to Lubavitch and pass through his town, he and his family would provide them...
We Need Effort
Once, a chossid brought his grandchild before the third Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch and requested the following blessing: “Rebbe! Please bless my grandchild with a good memory. He should remember all...
Parshas Tetzaveh – Pure Olive Oil
Why is Moshe’s name missing from the Parsha?
Parshas Tetzaveh – Holy and Unholy Brazenness
At times brazenness is a positive trait.
