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PEKUDEI-THE BUCKET LIST: IT’S TIME TO DANCE!

Friday, February 28, 2014 - 1:14 PM

FOR PEKUDEI

THE BUCKET LIST: IT’S TIME TO DANCE!

Two of the great Chassidic masters during the movement’s infancy were the brothers Rabbi Elimelech and Rabbi Zushe. Before they became popular masters, they decided to be “wanderers” – living incognito as beggars on the road, stripping themselves of material pursuits, while completely focusing on perfecting their spiritual state. This was a common practice of the greats of yesteryear.

In one of their stops, disguised as beggars, they were wrongly accused of a crime and thrown into a local jail. When the time arrived for prayers, the older brother, Rabbi Elimelech, stood to pray until his eye caught the pot in the corner used by the inma… Read More »

VAYAKHEL-MIRACULOUS UNITY

Friday, February 21, 2014 - 1:11 PM

FOR VAYAKHEL

MIRACULOUS UNITY

The Gross family in Jerusalem had their apartment fumigated by a licensed exterminator a few weeks ago. After giving safety instructions to the parents, the exterminator left. The dosage he used at the house, though, was apparently well over the one suitable for home use. Moreover, a pesticide container was left behind in the apartment.

The apartment had been treated with aluminum phosphide, also known by its trade name, Phostoxin. When combined with water, this chemical reacts to release phosphine, an extremely poisonous gas. Though applied by a certified exterminator and approved by the government for use, the police investigating the scene found “very, very high concentration… Read More »

KI SISA-SECRETS FROM THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN

Friday, February 14, 2014 - 2:15 PM

FOR KI SISA

SECRETS FROM THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN

Earlier this week, I received a call from a person previously unknown to me. His father had just passed away, and, like so many in this situation, he was at a loss for what to do and how to do it.

Neither he nor his father had been members in any synagogues, lately. This option was not available to him. He is also not local to me; his house is approximately 70 miles from where we live.

Since I was on my way out of town, I was also essentially unable to cater to his needs – not merely the obvious needs, but I would also be unable to deal with the emotional needs so often necessary in such a situation.

I, therefore, put this person in touch wit… Read More »

TETZAVEH-STRENGTH OF THE GARMENTS

Friday, February 7, 2014 - 5:32 PM

FOR TETZAVEH

STRENGTH OF THE GARMENTS

Earlier this week, one of the news outlets featured an extremely powerful story. Briefly, around six years ago, Matt Swatzell had completed a 24-hour shift at his firefighting job. Due to lack of sleep, he plowed into a car driven by June Fitzgerald, who was pregnant. Only her 19-month-old daughter, Faith, survived.

Realizing that Matt was not a criminal and that this was a tragic accident, June’s widower husband, Erik, reached out to Matt and his family. They forged a strong, religious, friendship, which continues to this day, even after Erik married again.

They say how they cannot imagine life any other way. Please see here:

http://www.today.com/news/ma…Read More »