Must he agree?
In his mind he pictured it: sitting at a Seder table while locked
in prison with detained immigrants at the Safed police station. The
very idea jarred him. Suddenly, a thought lit up his mind. "Wait
a moment… I'm a religious Jew. Passover is about freedom. How
can I voluntarily celebrate that behind bars? No way!"
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Insight of the
Week
"The
forty-nine days of Sefirat HaOmer allow for internal work in
comprehensive fashion found no other time during the year. We each have
the chance to look deep into our character and fine tune ourselves in
preparation for the wedding at Mount Sinai on Shavuot, when we receiving
the Torah anew." [the
whole article]
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.
The
two elder sons of Aharon, Nadav and Avihu, lit an 'unauthorized fire'
for their incense offering. In response, a fire came from G-d and
consumed them and they died. Everyone, including their uncle Moshe
and Aharon, were in shock.
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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