of the Rebbe’s Parting Teaching ~ Ma'amar Ve'atah Tetzaveh It provides extraordinary clarity of the mystical meanings of Mitzvot, the truest essence of Torah Leadership, defining dimensions of a Soul and the profoundest expressions of its emergence. It outlines the real challenges of our modern era as it poignantly presents us with Marching Orders and boldly lays out the roadmap to Redemption! of "WHO WILL NURTURE MY FAITH?" underscores the profundity of Faith under Fire, as the spiritual mettle exhibited during these trying and potentially demoralizing periods can be most intense. This Torah truism is richly illustrated by contrasting the loyalty and devotion to Hashem expressed by our Nation in the most difficult of Exilic times, with Am Yisrael's greatest moments of spiritual revelation and historic holy highs!

- of the Rebbe’s Parting Teaching ~ Ma'amar Ve'atah Tetzaveh. It gifts us extraordinary clarity of the mystical meaning of Mitzvot, and the truest essence of Torah Leadership. The Ma'amer also highlights defining dimensions of our Soul and the profoundest expressions of its emergence. It uniquely reframes the true tests of faith and challenges of our modern era, as it poignantly presents us with Marching Orders -- boldly outlining the roadmap to Redemption! Part Eight ", " features in-depth textually grounded study of the first half of the Ninth Chapter of the Ma'amer that introduces an illuminated new perspective on Galut's crushing circumstances. Verily, this novel take on our Exilic challenges represent a paradigm shift in our understanding of how Galut depravation brings forth the most powerful spiritual mettle. Here, the Rebbe creatively re-frames the ordinary Torah viewpoint with an extraordinary definition of Harsh Realties that can Shake Us in different ways! Surprisingly the unique dynamics of this non-debilitating Exilic dimensions that serves to Shake rather than Stir us redefines our understanding of Self-Sacrifice and the Soul’s ability to radiate! This chapter lays the foundations for the Ma'amer's greatest novelty, introducing an inspiring and truly uplifting new view of our present spiritual landscape. This teaching uniquely highlights and illuminates both the greatest challenges we currently face, and opportunities available in our post-modern era! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

- of the Rebbe’s Parting Teaching ~ Ma'amar Ve'atah Tetzaveh. Part Seven " " features in-depth textually grounded study of the Eighth Chapter of the Ma'amer that effectively synopsizes the primary themes of the rumination and traces the illuminating ideas back to their biblical Source. Yet as we carefully spell out the main points in parallel to the scriptural syntax the Code doesn't seem to match the Thesis. Deciphering this ostensible inconsistency will ultimately lead into a paradigm shift of our understanding of Chasidic philosophy and a revolutionary re-framing of traditional Torah theology! In a nutshell here's the flow: the Jewish People's Historic Self-Sacrifice can certainly be traced to inspiration flowing from the Spiritual Nourishment provided by “Shepherds of Faith.” Yet, we must also acknowledge that the Crushing Nature of Exilic circumstances contributes as well. Delineating the soulful inspiration borne of this synergy will force us to delve deeply to properly decipher the biblical messaging. This chapter is the watershed point from which the Ma'amer segues into a new spiritual horizon, boldly staking new scrimmage in the terra incognita of our Torah landscape!

of the Rebbe’s Parting Teaching ~ Ma'amar Ve'atah Tetzaveh. It provides extraordinary clarity of the mystical meanings of Mitzvot, the truest essence of Torah Leadership, defining dimensions of our Soul and the profoundest expressions of its emergence. It uniquely reframes the true tests of faith and challenges of our modern era as it poignantly presents us with Marching Orders; boldly outlining the roadmap to Redemption! Part Six of " " features an in-depth textually grounded study of the Seventh Chapter of the Ma'amer. It opens by contrasting and profiling Inspirational Paradigms of Torah Leadership! In studying our storied history of self-sacrificial devotion we are lead into a unique understanding of generational Spiritual Giants who, in fact, became our Shepherds of Faith.

of the Rebbe’s Parting Teaching ~ Ma'amar Ve'atah Tetzaveh It provides extraordinary clarity of the mystical meanings of Mitzvot, the truest essence of Torah Leadership, defining dimensions of a Soul and the profoundest expressions of its emergence. It outlines the real challenges of our modern era as it poignantly presents us with Marching Orders and boldly lays out the roadmap to Redemption! of "WHO WILL NURTURE MY FAITH?" explores the true source of our faith and the secret well of our powerful yearning to connect with G-d. A better grasp of our individual subconsciousness will help of reconcile the seemingly disparate teachings that explained the underlying causes for the remarkable expression of self-sacrifice and the profound faith we exhibited under intense persecution in the face of fury and fire!

of the Rebbe’s Parting Teaching ~ Ma'amar Ve'atah Tetzaveh It provides extraordinary clarity of the mystical meanings of Mitzvot, the truest essence of Torah Leadership, defining dimensions of a Soul and the profoundest expressions of its emergence. It outlines the real challenges of our modern era as it poignantly presents us with Marching Orders and boldly lays out the roadmap to Redemption! of "WHO WILL NURTURE MY FAITH?" underscores the profundity of Faith under Fire, as the spiritual mettle exhibited during these trying and potentially demoralizing periods can be most intense. This Torah truism is richly illustrated by contrasting the loyalty and devotion to Hashem expressed by our Nation in the most difficult of Exilic times, with Am Yisrael's greatest moments of spiritual revelation and historic holy highs!

Jewish Custom & Convention! Learning the How and Why of our Cherished Traditions Pre-Gimmel Tammuz: "Yahrtzeit in Yiddishkeit" Highlighting the anniversary of the passing of Tzadikim doesn't seem to have roots in the Bible – yet, it definitely isn't a modern invention as there are several clear references of such anniversaries being observed in antiquity – as per the sources presented. An obscure verse in the Biblical Book of Esther becomes a prime source of rhyme and reason that is richly developed through the prism of inspired Chassidic teachings. Special attention is given to the time-honored customs of visiting the gravesite and kindling the traditional 24 hour Yahrtzeit candle!