An amazing lecture by Yakov Ovinu how to deal with Golus

Why did Ya’akov not trust Yosef’s word? Why did he also request an oath? Also: Why doesn’t Rashi accept the commentaries explanation, that Yakov wanted an oath to preempt what Pharoh is going to say? What is the difference between an oath and a promise? What does it mean when Hashem takes an oath? Why… Read more »

20-24 Teves: The Rambam and the Alter Rebbe: Their unique common denominators (part 1) The Rambam’s yohrzeit is 20 Teves and The Alter Rebbe’s Yohrzeit is 24 Teves.

A basic introduction explaining the first Maamor (discourse) of the Rebbe, in 5711 (1951) which set the agenda for our generation.

Shabbos Hagodol: The Alter Rebbe’s amazing approach to “Shabbos Hagodol”. When was (really) Yetzias Mitzrayim- the going out of Egypt?

A sequel to Part 1: A basic introduction explaining the first Maamor (discourse) of the Rebbe, in 5711 (1951) which set the agenda for our generation.  

The Rebbe requested that on Yud Shvat after Maariv, the first two chapters of the Maamor Bosi Legani should be recited. To facilitate, here are the first two chapters.  

The Rebbe requested that on Yud Shvat after Shacharis, chapter 3 and 4 of the Maamor Bosi Legani should be recited. To facilitate, here are they are.  

The Rebbe requested that on Yud Shvat after Mincha, the fifth chapter of the Maamor Bosi Legani should be recited. To facilitate, here it is.    

Why did Moshe Rabbeinu carry the bones of Yosef?