“Dear
G-d. My family has rejected me because of my choices; my new friends
have rejected me because I don’t really fit in with them. I need
to know that somebody cares about me.”
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Insight of the
Week
10 MAR-CHESHVAN 5787 / Oct. 20, 2026
"It is necessary
to know the types of deeds which a person must fulfill towards his
Creator if he wants to acquire the attribute of chesed [Kindness].
For this reason, it is stated that he following eight actions are
the defining deeds of kindness:
...
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and spiritual exploration, where you can grow and learn in your own
way, at your own pace, in an open atmosphere. You can experience a
wide range of learning, volunteer, creative, recreation and other
opportunities at Ascent as well as in the Old City of Tzfat.
We can
help you create a personalized study plan, you can join one of our
weekend or weekday retreats, or you can come to relax and attend study
and meditation sessions at your leisure, while staying in our great
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For
each of us. G-d determines where every one of us will be at any
given moment. Even when an unexpected delay occurs, or when it seems
we took a "wrong" turn, or even if we think that “we”
changed our minds from our original plan, we must remember that
everything that happens to us is part of G-d’s plan which was
determined in advance and cannot be changed.
If you enjoyed
Saturday
Night Full Moon", you're sure to want its sequel. Another
collection of intriguing Stories of Kabbalah Sages, Chasidic Masters
and other Jewish Heroes by Ascent's storymaster, Yerachmiel Tilles.
OUT OF PRINT;
now in its 3rd 4th printing!
Deep mystical insights from the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria
on the Weekly Torah, translated into English by Moshe-Yakov Wisnefsky.
A summary of
lessons conducted at the Ascent Institute in Safed by Nadav Cohen
on the first 12 chapters of the Tanya, on its themes, including stories
and examples.
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