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Channuka on Rosh HashanaConnecting the nes / miracle in general, or specifically Channukah, to the nisayon / test of Abraham. A miracle is a loan to the recipient of the miracle, to be paid off by future actions. God believes in us!
Robert Rhodes•141 Views•December 12, 2024•Akeda,Chanukkah,Life,Chassidut,Miracles,Rosh Hashanah,Kabbalistic Astrology
My New Year's ResolutionTwo Chassidic Masters show us the need to be conscious of our thoughts and words and the effect they have on the place we are standing or sitting or just passing through. Also how we are influenced by the thoughts of people who were in a place before us!
Yom Kippur's Amazing ParadoxesThe Yom Kippur Experience of the average person and the High Priest in the Temple transcended our so-called reality. Some of that stayed with them and can be seen and felt by us too.
Robert Rhodes•248 Views•January 16, 2023•High Holidays,High Priests,Chassidut,Izhbitz Chassidut,Divine Inspiration,Paradox,Yom Kippur
Kaparot without a chicken!Alternatives for kapparot on the eve of Yom Kippur. Rashi writes about using a bean or a lentil plant. Why have we not been told about this?
The Stones of Mount SinaiAmazing story of the Stones of Mount Sinai containing a magical picture of the burning bush. Sneh and Sinai being the same word!
Seven Planets Nine SpheresIbn Ezra adds to our understanding of the Seven Classical Planets as discussed in the Sefer Yetzirah by connecting them to the Ten Commandments.
Stone Love - Focus Stones of the BibleStarting with Shemot 28, the stones of the High Priest's formal clothing reveal a world of Kabbalah and Cassidut. Some of the sources are obviously drawing from their time and place. Others are pure 100% and exclusive Jewish Mysticism.
Robert Rhodes•359 Views•February 14, 2022•Focus,Precious Stones,Kabbalah,Crystals,Mysticism,Choshen,Choshen Mishpat
Last Paragraph in TanchumaWhat is life? What is death? A very well-known midrash about the wicked being dead while alive and the good living forever tells us how to live every day to the fullest. See, value, and give thanks/gratitude is what defines the "good" person as opposed to the wicked.
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