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On the night of Tisha BâAv, the Jewish people cried out of fear, not from a real threat, but from a perceived one. That night became a tragic turning point in our history, not because of a divine punishment, but because fear itself became the seed of generations of sorrow.
This class explores the deeper meaning of those "vain tears" through Torah, psychology, and metaphor. From the self-fulfilling prophecy of the spies, to Harvard's famous "Rosenthal Experiment," to the chained circus elephant who forgot her strength, we see how fear and self-image can imprison entire generations.
But we are no longer that generation. We are living in a time of healing and empowerment. This Tisha BâAv, we are called to rewrite the script. To cry no more. To rise with resolve. To finally break free and bring healing, light, and redemption to our world.
Key Takeaways:
Fear isnât always logical, but itâs always powerful.
Even miracles wonât help if we donât believe in ourselves.Vain tears become real pain.
When we cry over imagined powerlessness, we invite genuine suffering, because we surrender our G-d-given strength.We see ourselves as grasshoppers and so does the world.
The way we perceive ourselves shapes how others treat us.Belief creates reality.
Like elephants chained by false memories, we stay stuck not because we are weak, but because we think we are.This is the age of healing.
Weâre not grasshoppers. Weâre not victims. We are a generation with tools, strength, and clarity. Itâs time to remember who we are.Tisha BâAv will be transformed.
With courage, truth, and unity, even our day of weeping will become a day of joy, with the coming of Moshiach.#fear #healing #Jewish #Judaism #shlach #TorahPortion #Torah #TorahLessons #Bible #BibleStudy #TishaBav #Spirituality #Moshiach #Spiritual #lubavitch #RabbiWisdom
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In this weeks class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath reveals the Torahâs timeless wisdom for navigating todayâs anxious, high-speed world. Rooted in a single verse from Parshat Behaalotecha, we uncover how the cloud that guided the Jewish people through the desert wasnât just GPS, it was G-dâs embrace, offering a blueprint for emotional resilience. Drawing on deep Talmudic insight, the story of the Mishkan, and modern-day inspiration like the heroism of Natan Sharansky, this class is a journey into the eye of the storm⊠where true serenity lives.
Takeaways:
* The "Magic Pill" for Stress: A single Torah verse can reframe your entire emotional state.
* G-dâs Embrace Is Constant: Just like a baby in its motherâs arms, we can move through chaos and feel held.
* Work â Work: The Torahâs definition of melachah (creative labor) holds spiritual secrets for how to balance doing and being.
* The Sanctuary Within: Whether building or dismantling, stillness comes from knowing youâre in the same Divine space.
* Tehillim as a Lifeline: Learn how Psalms became the spiritual oxygen for Natan Sharanskyâand how they can be for you, too.
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In this deeply moving and timely class, Rabbi Bernath opens with a heartfelt prayer for the victims of the Boulder attack and a reminder that silence in the face of evil is complicity. From the courtroom of Judgment at Nuremberg to the Torah portion of Naso, we journey through history, law, and soul.
We explore the legacy of Joseph, alone, enslaved, and tempted and how a single vision of his father reminded him: One action changes everything.
Joseph, who kept Shabbat even in Egypt, is rewarded not with rest but with purpose, his descendant offering a sacrifice on Shabbat itself, transforming a personal act into a communal revelation.With wisdom from the Lubavitcher Rebbe and reflections on our divine spark, we are reminded that every choice we make is a nuclear reaction of holiness. We are not small. We are not powerless. We are G-dâs partners in redeeming this world.
Key Takeaways
We begin with a prayer for those wounded and shaken by the hate-fueled Anti-Jewish violence in Boulder. We must never grow numb to evil nor dismiss the power of standing up for what's right.
Moral failure begins the moment we excuse the first injustice. As seen in Nuremberg and echoed in our lives, passivity is complicity.
Josephâs strength came not from Torah laws, but from internalizing his worth. His vision of Jacob, representing all of humanity reminded him that his actions mattered deeply.
You are not a chemical reaction, you are a nuclear reaction. One spark of holiness from you can ripple outward infinitely.
Keeping Shabbat in Egypt wasnât just ritualâit was a declaration: Even in exile, I matter. Even in isolation, my light changes the world.
You are the world. As the Lubavitcher Rebbe taught: One human, one deed, one moment, can shake the heavens and awaken redemption.
#Jewish #Judaism #Bible #BibleStudy #Shabbat #Nuremberg #MoralCourage #humandignity #Shabbat #Joseph #TorahLessons #TorahPortion #Torah #Rebbe #LubavitcherRebbe #jewishethics
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In this special post-Shabbat sermon recorded for Shavuot, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath takes us on a profound journey through the remarkable history of the Sassoon Codex and the legendary Crown of Aram Tzova. Woven into this tale of ink and parchment is a modern miracle: the voice of a mother reaching her daughter in captivity, reminding us that the Torah is not just a relic, but a living pulse of our people.
From ancient scribes in Tiberias to secret hiding spots in Aleppo, from destruction to redemption, from loss to legacy, Rabbi Bernath reveals how the Jewish People have never just studied the Torah, weâve carried it. Weâve risked our lives to protect it. And today, as we stand at the foot of Sinai once more, we are called to do the same.
Key Takeaways:
The Torah is Not History⊠Itâs Memory:
Unlike history, which belongs to the past, memory shapes the present. The Torah is our collective memory and it calls us to live with responsibility and purpose.The Crown is More Than a Book:
The story of the Crown of Aram Tzova reflects the Jewish peopleâs fierce dedication to Torah. It symbolizes dignity, identity, and spiritual sovereignty.Miracles Happen When We Stay Connected:
Agam Bergerâs story reminds us that even in darkness, light can pierce through. The Torah isnât just letters on parchment, itâs a lifeline, a soul-connector.Torah is Our CrownâBut We Must Guard It:
Just as communities once locked the Crown in an iron chest, we too must fiercely protect our values, our faith, and our unity.Shavuot is Our Coronation Day:
Every year, we place the crown back on our heads. Torah is not a heritage we visit, itâs a legacy we live.#Shavuot #shavuos #Jewish #aleppocodex #sassooncodex #Torah #Sermon #Bible #jewishunity #Judaism #JewishHistory #jewishstories
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What if the future of Judaism depended not on scholars or sages, but on the sippy cups and crayon-covered siddurim of our children?
This powerful class dives into one of the most striking Midrashim about the giving of the Torah: when G-d demanded a guarantor, our ancestors suggested the elders, the prophets, the leaders and were rejected. Only when they offered the children did G-d say: Now we have a deal.
But why children? Why not the tzaddikim, the scholars, the sages? And what does it mean that our children were the only "acceptable" security on the Torah?
Together, weâll explore a deeply moving interpretation shared by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 5712 (1952), tracing how this Midrash contains the blueprint for Jewish continuity and our most urgent modern-day call to action.
Through Torah, history, poetry, and tears, this class reminds us: if we want Judaism tomorrow, we must invest in our children today.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
G-d Doesnât Want Retirement Religion:
Torah isnât just for the nostalgic elderly or even for the rabbis, itâs for every Jew, of every age and stage.Children Are the True Guarantors:
When young hearts taste the sweetness of Torah, it becomes a lifelong imprintâand they end up teaching us.Jewish Education is National Security:
Teachers are the true defenders of our people. Want to protect the Jewish future? Start by elevating Jewish schools.From Silence to Ruckus:
After the Holocaust, there were no children left to make noise in shul. Today, we must cherish every giggle, every running step, every whispered Shema because that is the sound of eternity.Show Up at SinaiâAgain:
The custom of bringing children to hear the Ten Commandments on Shavuos is not symbolic itâs covenantal. Without them, we canât receive the Torah anew.#Judaism #Shavuot #Jewish #jewishholiday #chabad #holocaust #Rebbe #Torah #shavuos #jewisheducation #therebbe #sinai #Torah #TorahLessons #Jewishfuture
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In the aftermath of October 7, Jews around the world experienced a surge of emotion and identityâan outpouring of Jewish adrenaline. But as the energy fades, the real question emerges: what does it actually mean to live a meaningful Jewish life?
Rabbi Bernath draws from Dan Senorâs "State of World Jewry" Speech and 92Y last week, A.B. Yehoshuaâs challenge to diaspora Jews, and the timeless answers offered by our prophets and sagesâfrom King David to the Rebbe. He reminds us that Jewish life isnât about where you live, but how you live: with integrity, with mitzvos, with visible Jewish pride.
Rooted in this weekâs Parshah, the sermon invites us to reclaim the mitzvos that affirm who we are in a world trying to forget usâand reminds us that the most radical act of Jewish survival is living Jewish every single day.
Key Takeaways:
October 8th Jews Need More than Adrenaline: Emotional response to tragedy must evolve into sustainable Jewish livingârooted in action, not just feeling.Geography Isnât Identity: Living in Israel doesnât automatically make one Jewish in practice. Living Jewishlyâthrough mitzvot and moral clarityâdoes.Our Prophets Knew the Secret: King David, Isaiah, Micah, and Chavakuk each distilled Judaism to its ethical essence, but only because ritual was then a given. In exile, the inverse is trueâwe must rebuild our ritual identity.The Rebbeâs Mitzvah Campaign Echoes the Prophets: Strategic mitzvot like tefillin, Shabbat candles, and kosher arenât just practicesâthey are declarations of identity.We Must Lead Jewish LivesâLoudly and Proudly: In todayâs world, being visibly Jewish is an act of courage and continuity. This is our generationâs mission.#JewishIdentity #Jewish #Judaism #October7 #October7th #DanSenor #mitzvah #mitzvahcampaign #ABYehoshua #LivingJewish #KingDavid #TorahLessons #BibleStudy #Bible #Exile #JewishResiliance
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In the shadow of the tragic murder of two young Israeli diplomats, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, who dedicated their lives to peace, we confront the heart-wrenching questions: Are we still the Chosen People? Can we still believe in humanity when humanity seems to fall apart? This weekâs Torah portion, Bechukotai, addresses blessings and brutal curses, followed by the surprising laws of erchin, evaluating human worth. From this strange juxtaposition, Chassidic masters draw a powerful truth: even after unspeakable loss, the value of a human soul remains eternal and divine. Through stories of survival and sacred resistance, from Auschwitz to Washington D.C. we rediscover that our calling is not diminished by darkness, but rather revealed by it. This class is dedicated to the memory of Yaron and Sarah, may G-d avenge their blood.
Takeaways:
The antidote to darkness is dignity. The Torah teaches us that even after curses, we must return to affirming the value of each soul.Giving heals. The symbolic 143 shekel of erchin counters the 143 curses, showing the power of charity and sacred commitment.Pain does not diminish worth. Jewish identity is not dependent on external conditions. We remain chosen not despite suffering, but in how we respond to it.A moral education saves lives. The solution to violence isnât only policyâitâs character, conscience, and responsibility to G-d.We rise because we remember. From the bloodied streets of exile to the halls of peace diplomacy, the Jewish soul remembers who it is and why itâs here.#YaronLischinsky #SarahMilgrim #Torah #Bible #BibleStudy #TorahLessons #TorahPortion #Bechukotai #MoralResponsibility #Chosen #Kabbalah #Sermon #Israel #Antisemitism #chosenpeople #humanworth
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Lag BâOmer isnât just a day for bonfires and bow-and-arrows. Itâs the Hilulaâthe joyous âwedding dayââof Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, the mystic who gave us the Zohar and opened the gates of Jewish spiritual consciousness. But why a wedding on the day of someoneâs passing? This class explores the paradox at the heart of both life and love: how our greatest limitations can be our most profound doorways to infinity.
Weâll explore Talmudic, Kabbalistic, and Chassidic sourcesâfrom the soul-body dynamic, to the power of mitzvot, to why life is likened to a wedding. Youâll discover how the soulâs âmarriageâ to the body mirrors our own sacred relationships and how Lag BâOmer invites us to celebrate the holiness hidden in the now.
3 Takeaways:
Life is a Wedding, Not a Waiting Room
Rabbi Shimon taught us to stop postponing joy. Every mitzvah, every act of love, is a divine moment worth celebrating nowânot later.Paradox is the Pathway to Eternity
Through the union of oppositesâsoul and body, heaven and earth, law and loveâwe donât diminish ourselves. We become eternal.Kabbalah Illuminates the Ordinary
Lag BâOmer marks the unveiling of the soul of Torah, where every halachah becomes a mystical spark and every moment a gateway to the Infinite#lagbaomer #zohar #Kabbalah #mysticism #Jewish #chassidic #chassidus #chabad #Hillula #soul #meaningoflife #meaning #JewishSpirituality #soul
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In this eye-opening class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores a cryptic Midrash on the tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu and how it unexpectedly shook the biblical figure of Job. Through this lens, weâll uncover what this story teaches us about moral responsibility, the danger of silence in the face of injustice, and the timely relevance of speaking up â especially when itâs uncomfortable. With a nod to current events and a dose of Chassidic insight, this session challenges us to rethink what it really means to be a bystander.
Key Takeaways:
-Even silence can be a statement â and sometimes, a dangerous one.
-The Torah invites us to see not only the sin of action, but the sin of inaction.
-Ancient Midrashic voices still speak to modern struggles with injustice and moral clarity.
-Spiritual leadership begins with accountability â even for what we donât say.
-In a world filled with noise, knowing when to speak can change everything.
#TorahPortion #Torah #Bible #BibleStudy #TorahLessons #Acharei #nadav #avihu #silence #Courage #MoralResponsibility #Antisemitism #jewishhatred #holocaust #jewishleadership #YomHashoah #holocaustremembrance #chabad #Rabbi #yisroelbernath
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In this powerful class on Parshas Tazria, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores why the Torah repeats the phrase âthe Kohen shall look.â Drawing on the teachings of the Meshech Chochma, weâll discover the Torahâs revolutionary approach to healingânot just diagnosing the symptoms, but seeing the entire person. This class reveals the spiritual roots of what modern medicine now calls "holistic care," and challenges us to become more compassionate, wise, and soul-aware in how we view othersâand ourselves.
Key Takeaways:
Double Vision: The Torah instructs the Kohen to look twiceâonce at the affliction, and once at the personâbecause true healing begins with empathy, not just analysis.
Timing is Everything: There are moments when even truth must waitâfor the sake of kindness, joy, and emotional safety.
See the Soul: Before declaring someone âimpure,â see their heart. Understand the difference between rebellion and pain, behavior and backstory.
Holistic Before It Was In: Thousands of years before integrative medicine became a buzzword, the Torah already taught us to heal bodies by caring for souls.
Relational Wisdom: Whether in parenting, teaching, or friendshipsâdonât just fix the problem. See the person behind the problem.
#Torah #Bible #BibleStudy #TorahLessons #TorahPortion #Tazria #HolisticHealing #Kohen #Tzaraat #Jewish #JewishSpirituality
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In this transformative pre-Passover class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath invites us to reimagine one of the most perplexing passages of the Haggadahâthe confrontation with the so-called âwickedâ child. At first glance, it seems to suggest aggression. But look again. Beneath the surface lies a profound truth about love, empathy, and the infinite potential within every soul. We explore how the seder is not just about telling a storyâit's about healing the parts of ourselves and our loved ones that feel like outsiders. We uncover the inner Tzaddik hiding behind the rebellious exterior, the wisdom in our struggles, and the quiet yet revolutionary power of radical acceptance. The class culminates in a powerful meditation on âNirtzahââthe moment we stop striving and start trusting that our best is enough.
Key Takeaways:
Look Beneath the Words â The âwickedâ child isnât wicked. Heâs wounded. Real listening means tuning into the cry behind the comment.Empathy Over Argument â âBlunt his teethâ isnât an invitation to silenceâitâs a call to go beyond verbal combat and into soulful connection.Every Part Belongs â The Four Children represent not just four people, but four parts of ourselves. Donât exile your Hydeâtransform him.Rebel â Reject â Even our flaws can be tools for growth. The goal isnât to eliminate the Yetzer Hara, but to elevate it.Your Best Is Enough â The final step of the seder, Nirtzah, is the antidote to âIâm not good enough.â It reminds us: G-d is already pleased. The only one left to convince is ourselves.#Passover #Seder #Hagaddah #chabad #Kabbalah #Israel
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Navigating the choppy waters of our inner Nile, where the Pharaoh of Negative Thought reigns supreme, Rabbi Bernath offers a sage map for the modern soul's Exodus. Picture this: an inner Pharaoh, all ego and no ear, refusing the logic we offer as liberally as matzah at Pesach. It's an ancient tale, yet as current as our latest tweet.
Enter Moshe, our timeless hero, speaking Hebrew to a Pharaoh who's as lost in translation as a tourist without Google Maps. The catch? It's not about the words, but the Divine energy they carry, slicing through stubbornness like a hot knife through butter.
Consider the Chafetz Chaim, whose Yiddish plea melted Polish hearts without a single word understoodâa testament to the soul's language, transcending the babble of Babel.
Then there's the 7/38/55 rule, a reminder that our vibes speak louder than our vocabulary. The body's ballet and the tone's tune tell tales our tongues can't touch.
So when faced with our own Pharaohâbe it doubt, fear, or the Sunday ScariesâRabbi Bernath advises a strategy as bold as it is biblical: Speak in your soul's native tongue. No translation needed. For it's not the clarity of argument, but the purity of our Divine essence, that can topple tyranny within.
In essence, Rabbi Bernath suggests, when logic's light dims and reason's ropes fray, it's time to unfurl the banner of our inherent holiness, declaring our truths in a language beyond words. Like Moshe, we stand before our inner Pharaoh not to debate, but to demonstrateâa conduit of Divine will, unyielding and unfiltered.
In doing so, we don't just speak to our shadows; we illuminate them, transforming the inner Egypt into a land flowing with milk, honey, and the sweet freedom of self-mastery. So let's raise our staffs, part our personal Red Seas, and march towards a promised land of inner peace and purpose, one holy utterance at a time.
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The Passover Seder isnât just a tradition....itâs an invitation. Not just for guests around your table, but for you. An invitation to show up emotionally, spiritually, and vulnerably. This class explores five Seder moments that, when fully embraced, can transform your night from ritual to revolution.
Weâll journey from the cracked matzah to the humble matzah, from our collective memory to our personal growth, from the bitterness of trauma to the sweetness of faith. Discover why incompletion is a gift, how humility is the key to freedom, and why the Seder might just be historyâs original group therapy session.
5 Key Takeaways:
Invite Yourself In
The opening words of the Seder arenât about inviting othersâtheyâre about inviting yourself. Your full, vulnerable, questioning, present self. This is your moment to enter the story, not as a spectator, but as the protagonist.Celebrate Whatâs Broken
Yachatz teaches that brokenness isnât a defectâitâs a doorway. By honoring whatâs missing, we create space for growth, connection, and Divine presence. Real healing begins when we stop pretending to be whole.You Are Part of a 3,337-Year Legacy
While other civilizations forget, we remember. The power of the Seder is memory with mission: to remind us that no matter where we are, freedom is always the next chapter if we have the courage to write it.Humility is Freedomâs Secret Ingredient
Matzah isnât just flatâitâs freeing. The opposite of ego isnât weakness; itâs openness. Freedom requires the courage to say, âMaybe I donât know everything.â That humility invites new beginnings.Freedom Begins in the Heart
Egypt isnât just a placeâitâs a mindset. Itâs the voice that says, âThis is how itâs always been.â But G-d gave us a hidden âescape hatchââa shift in perception, a crack of hope, a step toward healing. Your freedom begins when you stop being ârightâ and start being real.#Passover #seder #freedom #matzah #Jewish #Judaism #pesach
Passover Seder, Freedom, Matzah, Humility, Jewish Identity, Vulnerability, Brokenness, Personal Growth, Group Therapy, Jewish Memory, Healing, Transformation, Ego, Yachatz, Exodus, Egypt, Legacy, Soul Work
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The Exodus from Egypt was not just a historical eventâit was a revolution in human consciousness. Moses didnât only break the physical chains of slavery; he shattered the psychological and spiritual limitations that kept humanity in bondage. This class explores how the Exodus introduced the language of freedom, inspiring revolutions, civil rights movements, and personal transformation throughout history. We will uncover how the lessons of Pesach continue to empower us to break free from limitations, redefine our identities, and pursue a life of purpose and growth.
Key Takeaways:
Slavery is a Mentality: The true bondage in Egypt was not just physical but a deeply ingrained mindset of submission and despair.The Power of Language: Moses introduced a new vocabulary of freedom, instilling in humanity the idea that change is possible.Exodus as a Blueprint: The story of the Exodus has fueled countless movements for justice, from the American Revolution to the Civil Rights movement.Personal Redemption: Every time we overcome fear, bad habits, or societal expectations, we reenact the Exodus in our own lives.Pesach as an Eternal Spring: Just as Passover must always fall in spring, the message of renewal, hope, and transformation is timeless.#Passover #Judaism #Pesach #Moses #freedom #personalgrowth #personalresponsibility #civilrights #humandignity #Redemption #chabad #Rabbi #jewishholiday
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Plato argued that reality is found in perfect, unchanging ideals, while the physical world is merely a flawed reflection. Chassidic thought challenges this notion, asserting that G-dâs presence is found precisely in the imperfect, physical world. Through the lens of this debate, we explored how this idea impacts our relationships, personal growth, and spiritual journeyâshowing that meaning and divine purpose emerge from engaging with reality as it is, rather than escaping to an idealized version of it.
Key Takeaways:
Platoâs philosophy separates the ideal from the real, placing truth in abstract perfection.Kabbalah teaches that G-dâs presence is in the here and now, within lifeâs imperfections.The Torahâs repetition of the Mishkanâs construction emphasizes that holiness is not in a divine blueprint but in human action.Growth, relationships, and meaning are found in embracing lifeâs struggles, not escaping them.True beauty is not perfectionâitâs the courage to build something holy in an imperfect world.Notes:
See Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, The Dignity of Difference, for a detailed explanation of this idea of Plato and its impact on Western thought.
"G-d desired a dwelling in the lowly realms" (Midrash Tanchuma, Nasso 16); "This is what man is all about, this is the purpose of his creation and of the creation of all worlds, supernal and ephemeral" (Tanya, chapter 36).
#Kabbalah #Judaism #Plato #Rabbi #chabad #Jewish #Bible #BibleStudy #Torah #TorahPortion #TorahLessons #Vayakhel #ParshatVayakhel
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Anti-Semitism is not merely another form of bigotry or racial hatredâit is unique in its universality, its persistence throughout history, and its deep, irrational roots. From Pharaoh to Hitler, from ancient Persia to modern-day university campuses, the Jew has been targeted with a singular, unparalleled intensity. Why? What makes this hatred different from all other hatreds?
This class delves into the core of Jew-hatred, exploring its historical patterns and its spiritual roots. The Talmudic parable of the "mound and the ditch" reveals that anti-Semitism is not simply about economics, politics, or cultural tensionsâit is about something much deeper. The world has an innate reaction to the presence of the Jew, a reaction that stems from the unique role that the Jewish people play in history as the bearers of Divine morality.
Through the lens of Torah, the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and a contemporary analysis of world eventsâincluding the resurgence of anti-Semitism post-October 7, 2023âthis class seeks to answer the unanswerable: Why does the world hate the Jew? And, more
importantly, how should we respond?
Key Takeaways:
A Hatred Like No Other â Anti-Semitism has persisted for thousands of years across all cultures and ideologies, defying conventional explanations.The "Mound and the Ditch" Paradigm â The Talmud describes two types of anti-Semites: those who see Jews as an unwanted obstacle and those who feel an existential void because of Jewish morality.The Sinai Connection â The worldâs rejection of Jewish existence is linked to our mission as bearers of Divine ethics, which some embrace and others resent.Appeasement Does Not Work â History has proven that trying to minimize or hide Jewish identity never quells anti-Semitism; it often exacerbates it.The Jewish Response â Strengthening our connection to G-d, embracing Torah and mitzvot, and standing firm in Jewish pride is the only true antidote to anti-Semitism.#Antisemitism #Judaism #Purim #JewishHistory #Haman #Rebbe #habad #chabad #Jewishsurvival #Talmud #Jewish #MoralCourage #MoralResponsibility #JewishIdentity
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The Midrash compares Hamanâs plot against the Jews to a foolish bird attempting to drain the sea, beakful by beakful. At first glance, this fable highlights the impossibility of eradicating the Jewish people. But upon deeper examination, it reveals the secret of Jewish survival, the core reason for antisemitism, and the unbreakable bond between the Jewish soul and Torah. Hamanâs mistake was in thinking that severing Jews from Torah would make them vulnerable to destructionâyet, as history has shown, even when Jews have drifted from their spiritual roots, their intrinsic connection to G-d and Torah remains. This class explores why the Jewish people have endured against all odds and what this means for our own Jewish identity today.
Key Takeaways:
The Midrashâs Metaphor â Hamanâs attempt to destroy the Jews was as foolish as a bird trying to empty an ocean. But why? This metaphor reveals deeper truths about Jewish resilience.The Secret of Antisemitism â Haman, like many persecutors throughout history, saw Jewish existence as a threat. Why have so many tyrants sought to destroy the Jewish people?The Relationship Between Jews and Torah â The Torah is to Jews what water is to fish. Even when Jews drift, they cannot fully detach from their Divine essence.G-dâs âUnsuccessfulâ Plan â The Midrash states that even G-d could not destroy the Jewish people. What does this mean, and what does it teach us about the Jewish soul?Hamanâs âFinal Solutionâ â His real plan wasnât just genocideâit was to dry up the Jewish connection to Torah and assimilate them into Persian society. This strategy failed, just as all others have throughout history.The Eternal Bond â The Jews have outlived every empire that sought their destruction, proving that their essence is eternal.A Call to Jewish Unity â If a Jew was Jewish enough for Hitler to send to the gas chambers, he is Jewish enough for us to love and embrace. Jewish survival is not just a historical factâit is a personal responsibility.#Purim #Jewish #Antisemitism #Judaism #Faith #Rabbi #chabad #Jewishsurvival #Torah #BookofEsther #Megillah
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Dive into the profound spiritual significance of Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish 'New Year for Trees.' This class unravels how this ancient day, once focused on tithing fruits as per Talmudic teachings, evolved into a powerful tool for cosmic repair, as revealed by Kabbalistic wisdom. Discover how the simple act of eating fruits during the Tu B'Shvat feast isn't just a culinary delight but a ritual of mending the rift caused by Adam and Eve's original mistake. Learn how enjoying these earthly delights reconnects us with the Divine, transforming our physical world from a barrier into a bridge to spiritual fulfillment. Join us in exploring how Tu B'Shvat is not just about fruit, but about turning our earthly pleasures into paths to divine connection and making the world a bit more like paradise with every bite.
#TuBShvat #SpiritualFeast #CosmicHealing #JewishTradition #KabbalahInsights
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This class explores the seminal Chassidic discourse Basi LeGani, first written by the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, and later expanded upon annually by his successor, the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. This discourse outlines the purpose of creation: transforming the world into Gâdâs garden, a place of divine presence. It introduces the responsibility of the âSeventh Generationââour generationâto complete this mission and usher in the final redemption. Through themes of personal transformation, divine revelation, and the power of "holy folly," we uncover the Rebbe's call to action: to bring Gâdâs presence into every aspect of the world.
Key Takeaways:
The Garden is Our World â Basi LeGani describes Gâd's desire to dwell in this physical world, not just in the heavens. Our task is to make the world a home for Him.The Mission of the Seventh Generation â Like Moses, the seventh leader in his lineage, our generationâthe seventh since the Alter Rebbeâis tasked with completing the divine plan.Transforming Darkness into Light â The discourse emphasizes that our struggles with the âinner animalâ are part of the mission; by channeling our desires toward holiness, we refine ourselves and the world.Holy Folly â True service of Gâd sometimes requires acting beyond logic, just as the Tabernacle was built from shittim (wood related to shtut, folly). We must counter worldly foolishness with a deeper devotion that transcends reason.A Call to Action â The Rebbeâs words demand more than studyâthey require us to actively bring others closer to Torah and mitzvot, ensuring that no soul is left behind in preparing the world for Moshiach.#chabad #Rebbe #chassidic #basilegnai #lubavitch #LubavitcherRebbe #Shechinah #YudShevat
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