Rebbe Nachman
Moshiach ben Binyomin?
On the Shabbos before Purim, my rav shared a very interesting thought, which started me thinking. When Mordechai refused to bow down to Haman, the sages of his time challenged him. They asked why he was putting himself and the Jewish people in danger, and said that we have a precedent from Yakov Avinu –…
Read MoreIdols of the Land of Wealth
Something I mentioned in the post Moshiach ben Yosef II was: I think that the most potent message of the story is that Rebbe Nachman teaches that the most desperate place a person can be is in the Land of Wealth. This place is a land that worships wealth and literally calls the wealthiest people…
Read MoreMoshiach ben Yosef II
I think this is the year of Moshiach ben Yosef. In Rebbe Nachman’s story “The Master of Prayer,” there are two main characters. The first is the Master of Prayer (בעל תפילה), who represents מלכות – that is Moshiach ben Dovid. The second is the Mighty Warrior, who corresponds to יסוד – which is Moshiach…
Read MoreDo not fear at all
Many things in life can make us fearful. Whether it is the fate of our livelihood, the fate of our children, the fate of our people in Israel, or the fate of the world. When our faith is placed solely in Hashem, we need not fear. Rebbe Nachman says “כל העולם כולו גשר צר מאד…
Read MoreRejoice!
Are you looking for a little pick me up? Rebbe Nachman says that it is a great mitzvah to always be joyous. Here’s a little song that might help. It’s part of a new podcast series I am working on, which you should be able to find on itunes already (in the section on Judaism)…
Read MoreLesson from the ants
Today I went with my family to a little park we call the “Shady Park,” which is a five minute drive from our home. We spent some nice time together, and then I went off for a few minutes of alone time. As I was walking along, I came across a group of ants, busily…
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