THIS WEEK'S CHASSIDIC/KABBALAH STORY
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Until his death in 1969, Rabbi Yosef-Shlomo Kaheneman, would annually visit Miami Beach, Florida, to raise funds for his Yeshiva in Israel. As his love for every single Jew was apparent at all times, the wealthy donors looked forward to his visits in their homes.

 

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Insight of the Week

29 CHESHVAN 5787 / Nov. 9, 2026

Esau, the son of Isaac, is called "a man of the field," for his interest lay only in mundane and worldly affairs; his whole desire was only for physical pleasures.
Jacob's only interest was in spiritual matters; all of his thoughts centered on how to elevate and improve himself, as it is stated, "A person should be kind to people and devoted to G-d."

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The ultimate purpose of our lives as Jews is to transform and elevate the world from a mundane place to something holy and filled with Divinity.

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"Festivals of the Full Moon" (Koren)

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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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