No other creation in the universe has the attribute of free choice, for no other creation has a Divine soul, a human soul and an animal soul. By learning the anatomy of free choice, we see how the human can rise higher than an angel or lower than a beast of… [Read more...]

Despite the cryptic inferences in this story as in all of Rebbe Nachman's tales, we can understand on a personal level. This tale maps our individual journey of searching and finding… [Read more...]

This is the most illogical message you'll hear all year, but emuna not only has nothing to do with logic - it overrides logic. People wonder why the Almighty dosn't grant them their wishes. By virtue of internalizing today's lesson, your prayers will be answered for the very… [Read more...]

Today's lesson concludes the Book of Psalms. How do we know when body and soul are in healthy synchronization? With every breath a person takes, he or she revitalizes the body. The soul praises Hashem with every breath…… [Read more...]

Whenever we suffer aggravation, insult, embarrassment, or humiliation, especially in making a living, the last thing we should do is lose our self-composure! Often, our ever-loving compassionate Father in Heaven has agreed to waive a decree of a terminal illness, a major car accident, or bankruptcy… [Read more...]

Ever since the Simchat Torah war broke out with the infamous Hamas massacre of Oct. 7, 2023, there is a huge spiritual awakening in Israel. The demand for tefillin from people who can't afford them, such as soldiers, policemen, new immigrants and single-parent households is… [Read more...]

The main news item in Israeli media right now is the release of the hostages in Gaza after months of war and negotiation. What’s more, many of the hostages are no longer alive. Even worse, the price tag of their freedom is the release of over one thousand terrorist murderers from Israeli… [Read more...]

Imagine that a rich man is cruising on his yacht. He's a billionaire with every amenity in life. Yet, he's always complaining. That's the "whine-o", addicted to whining and the biggest ingrate imaginable. On a national level, such behavior is catastrophic…… [Read more...]

In our prayer for Redemption, we plead with Hashem to uplift us from the pit of exile. We yearn for our holy homeland. Where the Torah is observed on earth, truth permeates the land. Where there is truth below, justice reflects from… [Read more...]

Despite no respite from both internal and external enemies, King David succeeds in maintaining a tranquil soul. What is his… [Read more...]

Leah is a righteous convert, beautiful inside and out. She is un upright Jew and learned as well. Yet, she can't walk to synagogue or cross the street without suffering verbal abuse. Inane people break her heart. No wonder that we're still in… [Read more...]

Rebbe Nachman teaches us the real meaning of courage, fearlessness and how to attain them. This special lesson is dedicated to the success and safety of the IDF, Israeli Police, and all the Support Forces. With hearts of lions, they're fighting for the security of our beloved… [Read more...]