(Courtesy: Dr. Meir Tamari) “The princes, on behalf of Israel, brought of their gold, silver, fine flour, oil and incense, and the best of their […]
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VAYERA: THE EVOLUTION OF LEADERSHIP
(Courtesy: New Jersey Jewish Standard – by Rabbi Meir Konikov) Rabbi Levi Yitzchok had just been appointed rabbi of Berditchev. He instructed the community council […]
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(Courtesy: Ismar Schorsch ) In his comment on our parashah, Rabbi Levi Yitzhak of Berdichev, a much beloved third-generation Hasidic master who died in 1809, […]
Continue readingTHE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT
(Courtesy: Rabbi Yosef Benarroch) At the conclusion of this week’s Torah portion of ‘Behalotekha’ the unthinkable takes place. Aharon and Miriam the brother and sister […]
Continue readingTHE ETERNAL LIGHT SERIES – VOL 8 REB LEVI YITZCHAK OF BERDITCHEV
A story of the life of Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, great for children of all ages.
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Courtesy: Rabbi RamiReferred to: Levi Yitzchak of Berditchov, Hasidic Jewish Mystic Wherever I wander—You!Wherever I ponder—You!Only You everywhere, You, always You. You, You, You.When I […]
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(By Shlomo Riskin – Courtesy: JEWISHLEDGER) A major aspect of the Yom Kippur liturgy is the service of the High Priest on this sacred Day […]
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(Courtesy: Lazar Gurkow) Everything But the Pillow:In this week’s parshah, we learn that a creditor is permitted to demand collateral before offering a loan, even if […]
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(Courtesy: Jeff Spiegel ) A story is told about Levi Yitzhak of Berdichev who on the non-Jewishnew year came out of his study and wished […]
Continue readingSINAI: BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
(Courtesy: Or N. Rose and American Jewish World Service) At first glance it is difficult to understand the meaning of the rabbinic teaching [Avodah Zarah […]
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