Opinion Archives | Anash.org https://anash.org/category/news/opinion/ News, Views, Inspiration Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:58:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How We Can Ensure a Beautiful Simchas Beis Hashoeiva https://anash.org/how-we-can-ensure-a-beautiful-simchas-beis-hashoeiva/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-we-can-ensure-a-beautiful-simchas-beis-hashoeiva https://anash.org/how-we-can-ensure-a-beautiful-simchas-beis-hashoeiva/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 https://anash.org/?p=985749

There has been much discussion about the annual Simchas Beis Hashoeiva that takes place every year in Crown Heights, every night of Sukkos. Here is a practical suggestion of what each one of us can do to uphold the holiness of the event.

]]> https://anash.org/how-we-can-ensure-a-beautiful-simchas-beis-hashoeiva/feed/ 2 The Case for Chinuch https://anash.org/the-case-for-chinuch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-case-for-chinuch https://anash.org/the-case-for-chinuch/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2023 https://anash.org/?p=552994

Article by Rabbi Mendel Sasonkin: I never wanted to be a teacher. It sounded so lame. No glory, day in and day out the same boring schedule for the most part. Shlichus, on the other hand, sounded ambitious, dramatic and exciting.

]]> https://anash.org/the-case-for-chinuch/feed/ 2 Mental Illness Is Not a Deal Breaker https://anash.org/mental-illness-is-not-a-deal-breaker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mental-illness-is-not-a-deal-breaker https://anash.org/mental-illness-is-not-a-deal-breaker/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2021 https://anash.org/?p=306401 Rabbi Dr. Yosef Shagalow makes the case for pursuing a compatible shidduch when there is awareness of a mental health issue; it may put the future couple at an advantage, he says.]]> https://anash.org/mental-illness-is-not-a-deal-breaker/feed/ 8 What Are You Doing This Nittel Nacht? https://anash.org/what-are-you-doing-this-nittel-nacht/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-you-doing-this-nittel-nacht https://anash.org/what-are-you-doing-this-nittel-nacht/#respond Fri, 25 Dec 2020 https://anash.org/?p=200353

When the Rebbe spoke of playing chess or sewing buttons on Nittel, he was conveying an important message about how to live as productive people.

]]> https://anash.org/what-are-you-doing-this-nittel-nacht/feed/ 0 Am I Frightening My Child? Part Two https://anash.org/am-i-frightening-my-child-part-two/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=am-i-frightening-my-child-part-two https://anash.org/am-i-frightening-my-child-part-two/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2019 https://anash.org/?p=87562

Chinuch Advice Column: I understand the need to tell my children stories that are above logic. But must I really tell them about Chana and her seven sons?

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In a heartfelt message to his community, Rabbi Michoel Gourarie of Sydney, Australia says to wake up and utilize the days ahead.

]]> Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late https://anash.org/dont-wait-until-its-too-late/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-wait-until-its-too-late Thu, 12 Dec 2019 https://anash.org/?p=83047 Amid heated debates over a recent article, longtime chosson teacher Rabbi Pesach Shmerling expounds on the need to instill core values early on.]]> Am I Frightening My Child? https://anash.org/am-i-frightening-my-child/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=am-i-frightening-my-child https://anash.org/am-i-frightening-my-child/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2019 https://anash.org/?p=80511

Chinuch Advice Column: I want to tell my child all the stories from the parsha. But won't some of them scare him?

]]> https://anash.org/am-i-frightening-my-child/feed/ 1 The Most Welcoming Place in the World https://anash.org/the-most-welcoming-place-in-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-most-welcoming-place-in-the-world Wed, 27 Nov 2019 https://anash.org/?p=78715

Op-ed: Rabbi Yossie Nemes of Metairie, LA shares his thoughts on the legendary hachnasas orchim of the Crown Heights community.

]]> Davening Challenges and Children https://anash.org/children-with-challenges-in-davening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=children-with-challenges-in-davening https://anash.org/children-with-challenges-in-davening/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2019 https://anash.org/?p=71707

Chinuch Advice Column: My son says he doesn't enjoy davening. What should I do?

]]> https://anash.org/children-with-challenges-in-davening/feed/ 0 Not at Your Own Risk https://anash.org/not-at-your-own-risk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=not-at-your-own-risk Wed, 06 Nov 2019 https://anash.org/?p=70811 Op-ed: A well known company was sued when their negligence tragically cost lives. What does this teach us about chinuch? ]]> Slow Down! https://anash.org/slow-down/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slow-down Sat, 02 Nov 2019 https://anash.org/?p=69827 Why do some people think that davening fast is the Lubavitcher way? Rabbi Akiva Wagner with a unique story of the Rebbe. ]]> Shame or Charge? https://anash.org/shame-or-charge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shame-or-charge https://anash.org/shame-or-charge/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2019 https://anash.org/?p=69339 In response to a cry of shame on those not doing "Chabad outreach," Rabbi Mendy Kaminker says, instead of feeling shame, we should call others to get involved.]]> https://anash.org/shame-or-charge/feed/ 0 Too Much Homework https://anash.org/too-much-homework/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=too-much-homework https://anash.org/too-much-homework/#comments Sun, 27 Oct 2019 https://anash.org/?p=68185 New Column on Anash.org: Renowned chinuch expert Rabbi Michoel Gourarie of Sydney, Australia addresses readers' questions on all things chinuch.]]> https://anash.org/too-much-homework/feed/ 9 Dirty Water or Gasoline? https://anash.org/dirty-water-or-gasoline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dirty-water-or-gasoline Tue, 22 Oct 2019 https://anash.org/?p=67033

Op-ed: A conservative Rabbi urges his congregants to do mitzvos. Is this a historic shift, or the same old values clothed in new rhetoric? 

]]> A Time and Place for Everything https://anash.org/a-time-and-place-for-everything/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-time-and-place-for-everything Tue, 24 Sep 2019 https://anash.org/?p=61968

Op-ed: Rabbi Avrohom Brashevitzky, shliach to Doral, FL, likens emotional healing to life-saving surgery; in each case, one must consider all aspects of the methods used.

]]> The Real Chassidishe Melamed https://anash.org/the-real-chassidishe-melamed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-real-chassidishe-melamed https://anash.org/the-real-chassidishe-melamed/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2019 https://anash.org/?p=61404

Rabbi Gershon Avtzon of Cincinnati recalls his memories of a special teacher, Rabbi Shmaryohu Katzen, A"H, who passed away yesterday.

]]> https://anash.org/the-real-chassidishe-melamed/feed/ 1 Op-ed: Is Lubavitch Liberal? https://anash.org/op-ed-is-lubavitch-liberal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=op-ed-is-lubavitch-liberal https://anash.org/op-ed-is-lubavitch-liberal/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2019 https://anash.org/?p=59120

Lubavitch is known for the love and acceptance of every Yid - no matter their background. But does that mean that we lower the bar?

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In a talk to bochurim in Kfar Chabad, Harav Eli Landau said that the Rebbe's directive for voting should be followed "without pshetlach."

]]> Is it Good to be Vulnerable? https://anash.org/is-it-good-to-be-vulnerable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-it-good-to-be-vulnerable https://anash.org/is-it-good-to-be-vulnerable/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2019 https://anash.org/?p=45021

Shlucha Mrs. Chana Silberstein questions when it became popular to makes oneself vulnerable and is it really a good thing after all.

]]> https://anash.org/is-it-good-to-be-vulnerable/feed/ 0 Upholding Peace in Our Community https://anash.org/upholding-peace-in-our-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=upholding-peace-in-our-community Mon, 22 Jul 2019 https://anash.org/?p=40377

In light of recent developments in the Crown Heights community, here is what we think is the most essential ingredient to keeping things positive.

]]> Living Together in the Rebbe’s Shtetl https://anash.org/living-together-in-the-rebbes-shtetl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=living-together-in-the-rebbes-shtetl Fri, 19 Jul 2019 https://anash.org/?p=39417

Rabbi Mendy Yusewitz, principal of Cheder Ohr Menachem, shares reflections about Reb Ezra Nagar AH.

]]> A Neshama Ignited https://anash.org/a-neshama-ignited/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-neshama-ignited Sun, 23 Jun 2019 https://anash.org/?p=28946 Professor Alan Dershowitz relates how at the recent Siyum Sefer Torah, his spiritual soul rose above his rational self.]]> The Thousand Dollar Wedding https://anash.org/the-thousand-dollar-wedding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-thousand-dollar-wedding Fri, 14 Jun 2019 https://anash.org/?p=25270 The Rebbe's encouragement for making frugal chassunos is well known. Now, one Williamsburg family actually did it.]]> Response: Nuanced Moment of Silence https://anash.org/response-nuanced-moment-of-silence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=response-nuanced-moment-of-silence Sun, 12 May 2019 https://anash.org/?p=15435 An article by Rabbi Avi Shafran called for "nuances" for the "Moment of Silence." Let us first familiarize ourselves with the Rebbe's view.]]>