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The Lubavitcher Rebbe emphasizes the importance of a married woman wearing a sheitel (wig) to cover the hair.
Rav Shmueli, Shlit'a of the kabbalistic yeshiva - Yeshivat Nehar Shalom - mentions the dream where the Chafetz Chayim announces that the Geula is close. (YeranenYaakov/Hashem1)
The sages tell us that before Moshiach comes Paras will fall at the hands of Rome (according to another opinion: Rome falls at the hands of Paras). On an external level, all eyes are on the simmering confrontation around Iran's nuclear development. But the chess-board of world politics is merely the playing out of an internal spiritual drama of the Jewish people...
Vision of GeulahInteresting: "A glimpse of the coming of Mashiach. How the prophecies will materialize and Mashiach will redeem the Jewish people."
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| NEW AND NOTEWORTHY view more... |
"Yechi Hamelech" (video, 24 min) Short but significant video clips of the Lubavitcher Rebbe speaking about Moshiach. With English subtitles.
Alternative Energy and Geopolitics (Talk of the Rebbe)“In a relatively short time, [solar energy] could free the entire country from its subjugation to those lesser states that have oil in their land.” Translation of a talk given by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1981.
A new, kosher Moshiach and Geulah forum. Discussing Moshiach, End of Days, Prophecies, Redemption, Gog and Magog, etc.
"...from the year 5,300 (1540 A.D.) it is most desirable that the masses, both those great and small [in Torah], should occupy themselves [in the study of the inner dimension of Torah]... Because in this merit King Mashiach will come in the future - and not in any other merit..."
Yaakov Avinu Didn't Die"The physical aspect [of a true and complete tzaddik]…is nothing more than a secondary thing and merely an external garment…the gemara knows that “they eulogized him”…but this is no contradiction, because all of this was done with his physical garment, and this garment was exchanged in order that he could now have a different garment."
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| MOSHIACH AND GEULAH view more... |
The spiritual reasons for this period of troubles which preceed the coming of Moshiach, from a chassidic discourse of the 2nd Lubavitcher Rebbe.
A detailed explanation of the concept that every Jew, regardless of his conduct, will merit resurrection.
"Since good is eternal, all the accumulated good of all the past generations still exists. And this is why now, specifically, we will soon be privileged to witness the coming of Mashiach, even though superficial appearances might indicate that 'the generation is unworthy.'"
A clear explanation of an apparent paradox: Mitzvos are eternal and yet the sages say "mitzvos will be nullified in the time to come".
"MOSHIACH MEANS MESSIAH. Or does it? The English word Messiah has a history and an evolution. Its source is the Hebrew word 'Moshiach', which is discussed throughout the Hebrew Bible and the oral Torah. Therefore in order to understand precisely what and who the ultimate Redeemer may be one must take a serious look at traditional Jewish sources on Moshiach."
Hebrew text accompanied by an English audio of R' Shochet.
"Are we to suppose that Moshiach tzidkeinu will go to all the places where Israel is dispersed, to all the corners of the earth, and collect its members like a shepherd...?"
Rabbi Simon Jacobson, noted author of Toward a Meaningful Life and chozer of the Lubavitcher Rebbe explains insights into the Rebbe's statements "the buttons have already been polished", "service of birurim [the process of refining the world] is over", and "everything is ready [for the Redemption]; the only thing left is to open our eyes".
The Midrash tells us that the Ten Tribes were exiled to three places: Some were exiled to the land behind the Sambatyon River. Another group was exiled to a distant land behind the River (this land was twice the distance from Israel than the first Land); the 3rd group was "swallowed in Rabbeslah."
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| LUBAVITCHER REBBE view more... |
Shiurim, videos of the Rebbe, live video from 770 Eastern Parkway, and more
Well researched examination of the hot topic.
This book deals with contemporary issues, among them:
* Can the Rebbe still be Moshiach? * Did the Rebbe ever say that he IS Moshiach? * What is the official policy of Lubavitch? The Rebbe's own words.
Early Life of the Lubavitcher Rebbe (audio)R' Yossi Paltiel talks about the childhood years of the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson). The stories of the Rebbe's childhood provide insight into his character and great accomplishments but also the period in which he grew up.
If someone asked you your name and instead of saying it, you spelled it, did you tell him your name? Moses never got up there and said, "I'm Moses so listen to me!" Such people don't assert themselves as leaders ... They just lead.
Personal Journals of Zalmon Jaffe's Visits to the Lubavitcher Rebbe in the 1960-70s
Treasury of inspiring and informative encounters with the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Personal testimonies of individuals who say they have seen the Lubavitcher Rebbe after Gimmel Tammuz.
Well-written article providing the foundations of the assertion that the Lubavitcher Rebbe is Moshiach.
From the Rebbe's own statements.
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| TERRORISM, IRAQ, YISHMAEL AND WAR view more... |
"Take care of matters of life and death! Take care of matters of Jewish pride! They're calculating what will be better for their political party..."
A brief account of some of the major events of the war, with emphasis placed on a few of the miraculous occurrences which characterized its battles.
"The references to death and destruction in the end of days actually means the 'death' of one state of being in order to assume a higher state. What type of 'death' is up to the individual."
"It seems clear that the Prophet [Ezekiel] is drawing a clear connection between this war between the West and the Ishmaelite and terror in Israel!"
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100 Letters and Talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
"If one trusts absolutely that G-d will see to it that things will be good, to the point that he is utterly at ease without any shadow of anxiety...then we have been given the promise, "Think positively, and things will be positive"...this will take place actually, that all the obstacles will cease to exist, and that things will be good for that individual - in a real and practical sense...visible to fleshly eyes...
"...the love of the A-lmighty to every one of Israel is greater than the love of elderly parents to an only child born to them in their latter years..."
An abridged translation of the chassidic discourse explaining the significance of appointing a king and its relation to Moshiach.
An anthology of Chasidic aphorisms and customs arranged according to the days of the year, "bursting with pearls and diamonds of choicest quality."
Likutei Amarim, better known as Tanya (the "torah sh'bichsav of chassidus") with an explanation suitable for beginners as well as seasoned learners.
127 hours of media, to provide for a TANYA curriculum that is coherent, ‘user-friendly’ and extensive.
"Adaptations into English of Ma'amarim from Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (ob"m)'s Masterworks of Chassidic Philosophy Torah Ohr & Likutei Torah"
Straight translation
"...I asked the Mashiach, 'When will the Master come?' And he answered, 'By this you shall know: When your teachings will become public and revealed in the world, and your wellsprings burst forth to the farthest extremes...'"
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| ERETZ YISRAEL view more... |
The spiritual dimensions of Eretz Yisroel, as elucidated in the teachings of Chassidus.
A personal account of an act of kindness bestowed upon 600 weary Israeli soldiers
"G-d wants Jews to request and obtain arms from other nations -- certainly not to hand them to the enemy! -- and to receive financial aid from them as well." From a sicha of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Tishrei 5741 (1980)
"Security for Israel comes from G-d alone" --
the Lubavitcher Rebbe to the (then) Israeli Transportation Minister, Moshe Katzav, Yud Shevat, 5752 (January 15, 1992)
Jews around the world feared another Holocaust, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe states publicly that G-d is protecting the Jews of the Land of Israel and by fulfilling an additional mitzvah we add to the protection of our bretheren in the Holy Land.
"To ensure the security of Israel and its inhabitants, Jews must act firmly and proudly. Currying favor with non-Jews can only endanger Jewish lives — as has been demonstrated in the past." (compiled from sichos of the Lubavitcher Rebbe)
Numerous insights and statements of the Lubavitcher Rebbe protesting the danger to Jewish life that results from giving land to our enemies.
"...Three times in our generation, G-d has granted us an opportunity for the beginning of the Redemption. But these opportunities were missed, and it is the Jewish leadership which is to blame..."
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RevealTheEssence.com - Hasidic Philosophy for every person. Audio, articles, forum, etc.
Translation of the Toldos Aharon Rebbe. Insights and revelations.
Extensive collection
Explaining the time of Moshiach--may it arrive immediately--according to sources in Kabbalah.
Trimming facial hair has profound implications in the higher worlds (from the writings of the Arizal)
"Know, all the Kabbalists have said that even though when a person reincarnates as another human being, that one does not remember his previous life; even so when a person reincarnates into an animal, beast, or bird, that one does remember his past life. This (memory) causes much sorrow and pain, seeing how they have fallen from heaven, from the image of man to the image of a beast..."
The uniqueness of Israel, and its role in bringing redemption to the entire world.
Rabbi Abba said "One day I came to a city of the people of the East, and they told me some wisdom that they had inherited from ancient times." (Zohar 1:99b)
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| BAIS HAMIKDASH view more... |
Articles suitable for all levels of learning.
Learn about each area of second Temple with this superb interactive tool.
"Analytical studies of the Rambam's rulings concerning the construction and the design of the Beis HaMikdash."
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| TORAH SOURCES view more... |
From Daat.ac.il, includes Otzar Hamidrashim (with sefer Zerubavel)
From 1500 years ago, a prophecy about the geulah given in Aramaic by a young boy, with the haskama of the Tzemach Tzedek and the author of Shomer Emunim.
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Great selection mostly in Hebrew, including Ba'al HaTurim, Ibn Ezra, Abarbanel, Meshech Chochmah, Ohr HaChaim, Ramban, Sforno and more!
Seforim Online (WikiText)Many seforim in online format, from wikisource and external sources.
The shulchan aruch of the Alter Rebbe, the Baal haTanya
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The "trei asar" (12 prophets) of the Tanach with major commentaries in English!
Zohar, page by page, in original Aramaic.
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| "MIRACULOUS" STORIES view more... |
The amazing story of our church that en masse decided to convert to Judaism. (Aish.com)
Including images of the faulty mezuzos and tefillin themselves.
"Who is the tzaddik who appeared to me in the dream....Can I meet him?" (amazing true story)
A must read, first-person account of a soldier's astounding experience during the 1973 Yom Kippur war.
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| FUNDAMENTALS view more... |
Live Bar Mitzvah Lessons Online will give your child the personalized attention and prepare him for his Bar Mitzvah. Highly qualified, experienced teachers with extensive background in youth education.
"I want to know what will happen to myself and 90% of Jews today who are totally non-observant and not committed to any mitzvahs or any of the Torah laws, what will happen to us if Moshiach were to come tonight?"
"...the spiritual crematoria, where Jewish souls are being consumed, are to our great distress still ablaze, and more fiercely than ever. The House of Israel is on fire (may G-d have mercy), and the young generation, as things now stand, is largely trapped."
Questions and answers exploring the very core of Judaism. With such questions as life's purpose, the existence of G-d, the purpose of the Chosen People, the holocaust, science vs religion and intermarriage.
According to the Zohar: "If you will purchase a Jewish servant, six years he will work, and the seventh year he will go free." Servitude is required to reincarnate, freedom is when the soul has reached enlightenment. Further reincarnation is then no longer necessary. The servant is free.
A brief overview of the ancient Jewish custom of visiting and davening at graves of tzaddikim, by Rabbi Doniel Neustadt of Torah.org
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| TORAH AND SCIENCE view more... |
"It is my firm belief that the sun revolves around the earth, as I have also declared publicly on various occasions and in discussion with professors specializing in this field of science."
Mind Over Matter is freely translated from the Rebbe's talks, discourses and letters on science, technology and medicine. It covers such diverse topics as proof of the Creator, origin of the species, aviation, fate vs. freedom, geometry, medicine and more.
A demonstration of how three major aspects of modern scientific theory beautifully interface with key concepts found in Kabbalistic tradition.
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| ONLINE LEARNING/SHIURIM view more... |
Medical ethics, artificial insemination, social issues
"The Hebrew word 'Hidabroot' means dialogue that is open, friendly and, most importantly, non-judgmental. The aim is to enable Jews from all backgrounds to explore their heritage in an atmosphere of mutual respect."
Too busy to make it out of your home or office to study? Jnet brings the studying to you. Sign up today for your personal study partner.
A Condensation of the Nidah Laws In An Abridged Form by Rabbi Elijohu Blasz
Collection of articles addressing a broad range of halachic issues, from "Bishul Akum" to "Bullfighting and Visiting a Zoo"(!)
English translations of his kabbalah shiurim from Israel.
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| MISCELLANEOUS view more... |
By Rabbi Manis Friedman. Superb essay.
TheArizal writes that, it is strictly prohibited to pull or uproot even one of the hairs anywhere on the beard, because they are “pipes for a divine flow.”
New portal for Judaism, Chassidus, and Moshiach. Articles by Yossi and Simon Jacobson, Prof. Branover, Tuuvia Bolton, and more.
Ch1: Conduct During Pregnancy; Ch2: Conduct During Childbirth; Ch3: Customs of Bris Milah; Ch4: Names; Ch5: Pidyon HaBen; Ch6: Customs at the Birth of a Girl
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Healthy in Body, Mind and Spirit - Volume II: a broad, representative selection of the Rebbe's advice and insights on physical and mental health.
Learn how to say kaddish properly over the computer!
"We must humbly concede that we cannot understand it..."
by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
What is a Jew?" G-d, the Creator, gave man, His handiwork, a mission in life. Just as the fish must live in the sea, so must the Jew live in accordance with Torah. It cannot be otherwise. Similarly you cannot call a Jew, a gentile, or a gentile, a Jew. The hope for the world is for everyone to serve G-d in his own way."
By R' J. Immanuel Schochet, this contains 30 important questions and answers as to why it is critical that all conversions be done in proper accordance with Jewish Law and tradition, and the implications for Israel.
Halachic times for around the world, inc. earliest talis & tefilin, sof zman krias shema, plag hamincha, etc.
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| TZEDAKA view more... |
"Established in 1788 by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, Colel Chabad is the oldest continuously operating charity of its kind in Israel. Our purpose is to provide direct, meaningful help to the neediest in Israel - regardless of background or affiliation - in a manner that preserves and enhances their dignity."
Kashering kitchens and utensils--no one is ever turned away for lack of money. You can help.
A fund which enables you to financially help the Lubavitcher Rebbe's shluchim.
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| RECOMMENDED READING view more... |
Who is Mashiach? What leadership qualities will he possess? What will life be like after he comes? What is Mashiach's mission? What must he do to bring the world to perfection? How will he achieve it? Why hasn't he arrived yet? And when is he coming? Based on Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's teachings, along with insights from the Bible, Talmud and the Kabbalah, we not only find out more about Mashiach; we also learn how we can participate in this crowning divine revelation—by cultivating Mashiach-qualities in our daily lives and personalities.
By master Chasidic thinker Rabbi Yoel Kahn. Epic moments in our forefathers' lives reveals the roots of all immortal Jewish traits: love and fidelity to G-d, an affinity for fellow Jews, and more.
A Political Platform based on Kabbalah
"Secular Zionism has succeeded in creating material vessels, but it has willfully neglected, or even rejected, the inner, spiritual dimension of the vessels themselves--the conscious intention that they serve God’s purpose in creation." An insightful look into the world of this most private and amazing figure. Included are rare photographs, encounters of the Rebbe's close family circle, and introductions by noted scholars Professor Dr. Lawrence Schiffman, Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, Simon Jacobson, Rabbi Shmuel Lew, Bentzion Rader, Dr. Audi Gazlon, and Rabbi Nachman Bernhard.
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| AFTERLIFE/WORLD TO COME view more... |
"Why will there be an even greater degree of revelation in the Era of Resurrection, when souls will be clothed in bodies, than there is in Gan Eden?" Ma'amar by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 5733
Twenty-eight-year-old Sharon Nachshoni, a high-level military intelligence officer in the Israeli army, died and lived to tell about it. "After going through what he and all of us went through, how can you possibly not change?"
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Numerous shiurim on kaballah and zohar from Rav Armoni, shlita (Hebrew). ùéòåøé æåäø, îàîøéí, ñåãåú
mp3 recordings of many of the albums of this immensly popular Jewish artist.
Detailed examination of the process by which parents bring a soul into the world, from Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson's lecture series on the Tanya. From www.ThinkJewish.com (64 minutes)
Gain insight on the parsha from Kabbala and Chassidus in this weekly parsha shiur, recorded each week in Kfar Chabad by Rabbi Ginsburgh of Gal Enai.
"Chassidic writings teach us the practical tools necessary for full integration into Yiddishkeit...Experience has proven that for Ba'alei Tshuva these tools are crucial."
Bookmark this weekly video magazine featuring the Lubavitcher Rebbe's application of Torah to timely events and issues.
The entire Yad Hachazaka in Real Audio, broken down Chapter by Chapter, approx 15 min each.
Excellent classes on Torah, Chasidus, Kabalah, Shulchan Aruch, Stories and more courtesy of the Chabad of Beverly Hills.
Rabbi Yitchak Ginsburgh: the secret of Jacob's encounter with the archangel of Esau, and how to apply this secret to achieve Natural Consciousness.
Free, searchable archive of the Rebbe's recorded sichos, in MP3 format.
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| BLOGS AND FORUMS view more... |
New blog by R' Yaakov Nathan, based on the teachings of Chassidus.
An internet forum by and for frum women.
News and emunah from R' Eliezer Brody (aka "Rabbi Rambo"), a Breslover Rabbi and former Israeli commando.
Run by the Rabbis of the Reveal The Essence website, to answer your questions about the inner dimension of Torah.
Insights or Torah and Chassidus from various sources, intended to educate and inspire.
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| NOAHIDE RESOURCES view more... |
"This is a site where we can join together to learn about these laws in the light of Chassidic teachings. It features insights on the nature of creation, and our important roles as individuals and members of wider communities. We also provide networking for further information about Noahide families and groups."
"Dedicated to making the world more aware of the Almighty G-d and the responsibilities mankind has to Him."
"The Institute draws together Rabbis, lay leaders, scholars and educators to focus on current religious thinking within Judaism and Noahide laws and provides forums for dialogue to advance greater knowledge, understanding and harmony between Judaism and Noahide practice."
Maintainted by the students of the respected teacher of Kabbalah and Chassidut, R' Yitzchok Ginsburgh.
By Noahide correspondent Alice Jonsson.
An Introduction to the Seven Laws of the Children of Noah, from the book The Path of the Righteous Gentile by Chaim Clorfene and Yakov Rogalsky
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| ASK THE RABBI view more... |
"Got a question? Someone is waiting to answer your questions, live, one-on-one." Staffed by knowledgeable Chabad Rabbis, available 24 hours a day (except Shabbat).
Team of Rabbis knowledgeable in all areas of Jewish law, custom, and mysticism
From the Yeshiva of Rav Mordechai Eliyahu, shlita.
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| PARASHAT HASHAVUA view more... |
Based on a wide variety of Kabbalistic, Rabbinic and Scriptural sources, most of the lessons are based on Rebbe Nachman's Likutei Halachot.
Excellent resource on the parshas, from Zohar, Arizal, Chabad Masters, and more. Rich, sweet material here!
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| GIMMEL TAMMUZ -- THE REBBE'S HISTALKUS view more... |
Farbrengen with Rabbio Shusterman (part 1 of 3)
A great miracle occurred on the Third of Tammuz - at Yehoshua’s command, 'The sun stood still over Givon.' Here too, a question arises: On the one hand, the stopping of the sun was a great miracle. On the other hand, it had a limitation. Why did the sun stop? So that Yehoshua should be able to complete the battle against the K’naanim, a battle that was being fought through natural means. Hashem surely could have caused the K’naanim to be defeated miraculously, without the need for battle.
The intent of the miracle was not that it entirely transcend the natural order, but rather that it amplify the success of the war as it was being waged (primarily) within the limits of the natural order. Therefore, the enemy was not defeated through miracles that entirely transcend nature, but rather, by a miracle that allowed the success that was achieved by natural means to be more complete and inclusive.
Directions, customs, etc.
"It is a long-standing custom to visit gravesites and to exhort the tzadikim..."
V'ata Tetzaveh, considered by many to be the Rebbe's instructions of how to proceed after his passing. Revealing the inner power of each and every Jew.
The Rebbe: His Life and TeachingsMultimedia resources from Chabad.org
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