simcha

Shmini – Simcha and sadness

What is the connection between the joy of the first of Nissan and Hashem’s joy with the creation of the world? Why was the joy of the mishkan marred with a remembrance of the Golden Calf with Aharon’s offering? Why did they have a sacrifice at this point that atoned for the sale of Yosef?…

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Joy of Unity

This song testifies to the great joy that unity brings. The words are הנה מה טוב ומה נעים שבת אחים גם יחד – how good and how nice is it when brothers sit together. When we look for the good in our friends and neighbors by judging others favorably we can find great joy in…

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Do 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…

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Rejoice!

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)…

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