Shouldn’t progress in science, education, and equal rights promote a peaceful and harmonious society? Yet, we often see just the opposite! The Kalever Rebbe explains the advantage and beauty of Torah wisdom over secular wisdom.
When a person knows how much Hashem loves him and he feels this love, he’s willing to do much more for Hashem and His honor. Nothing awakens one’s heart to teshuva and to closeness to Hashem more than thanking Him.
A Jew who wants to truly live his Jewishness relies on the guidance of tzaddikim in every aspect of life. They awaken within each Jew the awareness of the holiness of his Judaism that gives meaning to his existence.
Many in our society proclaim to be "progressive", "modern", and in favor of social justice. Yet, they are quick to justify murderers and terrorists! How can such a dichotomy exist within the same person? The Kalever Rebbe explains...
When you light the Chanukah candles, you can bring down salvations. The days of Chanukah are particularly special to be healed above nature, for barren women to conceive, success and creating lots of light!
“I printed up instructions for how to light the candles, where to place them. We celebrated with an awkward tension. How do we do this? We have no cultural references.”
How do you describe the simple pleasure of celebrating Chanukah in a place where everyone is also rushing home to light their menorah? Our holiday, our land…
The Gemara tells the moving story of Chana and her seven sons, who preferred martyrdom rather than cowering to the Greeks and the Hellenists...
With the illumination of Chanuka lights, parental presence, the joy of dreidel games and the aroma of fried potato pancakes or donuts, a child feels secure...
Darkness can shut out light for a person only when his emuna is weak and has been extinguished. The only solution is to light the light of Torah and emuna, to kindle the light that Hashem always loves us in any situation.
If you were looking for the local version of the traditional Greek pastry for breakfast-brunch, or even Shavuot, then here it is! Light and delicious!
The pinnacle of Chanukah - Zot Chanukah - has passed. Take the fire into the year and realize that the candles still burn inside of you!