Opinion
Taking Support from the Frierdiker Rebbe’s Difficult Childhood
Can childhood pain become a source of greatness? Rabbi Sholom Dovber Avtzon shares two striking stories from the Frierdiker Rebbe’s youth that carry a timely and powerful message for today.
I Would Vote Again for a Frum Candidate and Here’s Why
Article by Benny Rosenberger: "Losing an election is never easy. When you invest your time, energy, and hopes into a..
Stop Making Two Years in Kollel Sound Like Too Much
"We have turned the Rebbe's vision on its head. Today, a yungerman who stays for three years is looked at..
We Promise Zaidy We Will Carry Your Voice Forward
"I’ll never forget the look you gave me a few days ago. You stared right through my soul with an..
The World Is Starting to Give Away Its Secret
"Don’t you feel like science and religion are coming from two totally different worlds? Even when people try to reconcile..
Why Someone Extinguished the Candles at 770
"On Gimmel Tammuz, I had the privilege of leading Mincha in the Rebbe’s shul at 770. During Chazoras Hashatz, something..
Let’s Prove That Crown Heights Shows Up
"Showing up is just as important as registering. Regardless of who you vote for—even if you leave the rest of..
A Post Gimmel Tammuz Chossid Doesn’t Mean a Lost Chossid
"As Chassidim living in the post-Gimmel Tammuz reality, there are many questions one may ask: 'How do we know the..
The Strength of the Simple Jew in the Seventh Generation
"Yes, previous generations had many tzaddikim, but perhaps that was because they could not do without them. We cannot see..
Did You Know That Cunningham Signed to Defund the Police?
On June 1, 2020, just as BLM riots were wreaking havoc all over New York City, then-city council candidate Brian Cunningham signed..
When the Dollar Sign Becomes the New Hechsher
"It used to be that Kashrus was the ultimate boundary line. A Lubavitcher Chassid wouldn’t let a single morsel cross their lips..
Are All Jewish Story Tapes Kosher?
"I’m meticulous and careful B”H about the books and content I allow my kids to consume. And what’s this? A..
Does Your Child Have a ‘Kriah Brain’?
Why do some children seem to learn Kriah effortlessly, while others struggle even with repeated practice? Successful reading is not..
Are You Giving Your Child a Deadly Weapon?
"I’ll get straight to the point. Our neighborhood has become more dangerous. We are facing a public safety emergency. And..
What the Rebbe Really Said About the Israel Day Parade
"In recent years, claims have circulated that the Mitzvah Tanks operating during the Israel Day Parade are acting against the..
Why Crown Heights Political Activists and Voters Are Diverging
This upcoming primary election has exposed a growing tension in Crown Heights. While some in the political establishment have united..
What Our Children Learn When We Criticize Their Schools
"The challenge is not merely what standards we teach our children. The challenge is what attitudes we teach them toward..
Leadership Is Sometimes Measured by What One Chooses Not to Do
In public life, attention is usually given to those who show up, speak out, and make headlines. Far less attention..
Don’t Wait for ‘The System’ to Change
"Don’t become that person who plops down on the couch with a phone, scrolling endlessly, blaming your wife and kids..
Has Therapy Replaced Torah in the Tznius Conversation?
There seems to be a growing tendency to discuss tznius almost entirely in psychological terms. Instead of speaking about kedusha,..
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Parshat Pinchas, 1st Portion (Bamidbar (Numbers) 25:10-26:4)
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Chapters 69-71
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Igeret HaTeshuva, beginning of Chapter 4
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Positive Commandment 138; Negative Commandment 227; Positive Commandment 139
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