This week · Parshas Ki Savo · Shabbos 16 Elul 5786
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Hadran Alach, Igros Kodesh
One shliach in Toronto has just made a siyum on the whole of the Igros Kodesh — 42 volumes, more than fifteen thousand letters, at ten pages a day, held for some thirty years.
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Elul and Mitzvos
To be sure, the King is in the field. G-d—and His chosen human redeemer, Moshiach—is here and is waiting for us to seize the opportunity to do our part in making the Redemption a tangible reality. Moshiach is waiting for us to say, “We are ready for Moshiach!” And we express that readiness by accept
The Seven Blessed Illnesses
This week’s parsha contains the harshest threats of pain and suffering for the Jewish people if they fail to follow G-d’s commandments. This lengthy section is called the Tochecha (rebuke).
First, It’s About You
The world was created for you, the Jewish people. · When we are grateful for what we have been blessed with, we celebrate openly before Hashem.
Parshas Ki SavoA Dispute in Which Everyone Is Right
Two Jews appeared before the village rabbi requesting that he make a din Torah between them regarding a monetary dispute.
The Rebbe Is the Eternal Foundation Stone
A judge and prophet exist (eternally) in every generation (as a constant sign of the revelation of G-dliness in the world).
Op-Ed“The Temple Institute” Needs a Steam Engine
When you went toy shopping in the era before Jewish toys were being produced, the selection was limited to Mickey Mouse, Barbie Doll, and Superman. But there were one or two kosher options; Donald Duck of course, and Thomas the Tank Engine. · He was not a non-kosher animal; he was not teaching your son or daughter anything harmful about their body or soul; he was just a tank engine.
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From the archive
Why Does the Rebbe Oppose Autonomy?
“If they have to evacuate an outpost, they shouldn’t do it on Shabbos,” said Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett. In other words, he essentially has no problem with the fact that they’re destroying other Jewish homes, just as long as they don’t do any work on Shabbos. These politicians have totally · Recently, an Israeli politician was a guest on one of the public affairs television programs for a pre-election interview. The host introduced him, and then proceeded to make an analysis of the political map in Eretz Yisroel today.
How Deadly Cruise Missiles Became the Lifesaving “CyberKnife”
Radiation and radioactive materials have been used in medical procedures for decades. Especially in the case of a brain tumor, radiation has the obvious advantage of eliminating the need to open the patient’s skull to operate on his brain —if it would work.
Hiskashrus as an Educational Tool
One of the special things about the Ohr Menachem school for girls in Tzfas is how they are taught to connect to the Rebbe through writing to him via the Igros Kodesh. This starts with the principal, Mrs.
The Teachers Teacher
Rabbi Naftali Roth is a well-known figure in Chabad in Eretz Yisroel, known by young and old and people of all backgrounds. For many years now, he has emceed major Chabad events with sensitivity and warmth.
Moshiach – The Derech Ha’yeshara to Hiskashrus
R’ Gershon Avtzon: Principal of the Lubavitch yeshiva in Cincinnati. At 18 he ran a summer camp in a number of European countries. He authored a book of essays on inyanei Moshiach and Geula. A well-known educator and lecturer.
Miracles in Lebanon
Much has been written about the tremendous work of Chabad during the war in the north. This time, we wanted to hear about the war from the perspective of two Lubavitcher soldiers. · R’ Yankele Gloiberman of Shikun Chabad in Lud served as an officer in a paratrooper unit known as the 96th Division an
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