Pidyon Nefesh is a very special and powerful prayer and blessing that has the spiritual strength of a sacrifice in the Holy Temple to atone for sin and to mitigate severe judgments. The bigger and more pious the tzaddik, the more effective the “pidyon”, which literally means “redemption”, where one’s money is literally a sacrifice for one’s … Continue reading “Pidyon Nefesh by Rabbi Shalom Arush”
The “Ner Tamid” Eternal Light is a unique oil lamp that holds a 24-hour supply of olive oil. Attractively designed by artist Mano Mattos, the Eternal Light oil lamp is made of textured cloudy glass, enamel, silver-plated, and handmade. When lit in memory of Rebbe Nachman of Breslev, the Eternal Light oil lamp serves as … Continue reading “Eternal Light Oil Lamp”
Rabbi Shalom Arush, shlita established Chut Shel Chessed Institutions in 1985. The original yeshiva was housed in an abandoned building. Although the physical conditions were, to say the least, less than adequate (there were no chairs or tables, and everyone studied, ate and slept in one enormous room) the yeshiva attracted a wide variety of … Continue reading “About”