“My
dear husband, others in your situation travel to England, and some
even as far as America, and they return with substantial sums. Yet
for you, going from Meah She’arim to nearby Zichron Moshe is
as though you were traveling to the end of the world!”
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Insight of the
Week
25 ELUL 5786 / Sept. 7, 2026
We are
told many meanings of the shofar-blowing. In fact, the leading Jewish
sage in the tenth century C.E., Saddia Gaon, listed ten major ones,
each with a scriptural basis. Rabbi Saddia explained that the sound
of the shofar should call to mind. They are:
Ascentof
Safed is designed to be a place for relaxation, reflection, interaction,
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
hostel with its spectacular views.
When
a person thinks deeply about what G-d gave him, he realizes that
he has yet to fulfill all his obligations to G-d. This is the broken
heart of Rosh Hashana that comes with the happy heart of Shabbat
that prepares us for this special day.
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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