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Value Another’s Money as Much as Your Own

It’s been another tough week. I think I can say fairly honestly that I struggle to deal with the general Mediterranean way of thinking. I suppose in all honesty, it is also fair to say that some people are just more sensitive than others and one cannot make general statements. Having lived in Israel for many years already, I have seen some who are exceptional. Simply amazing! But for the most part, I have struggled immensely with the approach taken by others who seem to have little care for you, unless you are lying in a road bleeding after a terror attack – in which case there’s this sudden immense Ahavat Yisrael all over. I cannot understand this logic. It has given me enough cognitive dissonance that is simply impossible to deal with.

The Last Soviet Sofer – The Story of Dr Michael Khanin

Dr Michael Khanin was the last Sofer to leave the USSR. He is also my teacher in learning about the very special profession and work of a Sofer. In this video, Dr Khanin shares with us his amazing story of how he came to be involved in Sofrut and his journey from the USSR to Israel. The viewer has the opportunity to also see him working through a variety of video clips shared in the video as well as a few individual pictures showing the quality of his beautiful writing.

A Week of Tragedies for the Jewish People – Heroes and Heroines

The Jewish people have experienced tremendous tragedy over the past week. While many are aware of the major attack in the Chabad synagogue in Poway, many are not aware that during the week there were yet another two attacks – both totally unprovoked – and upon emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

I have compiled a few videos below for the interested reader to spend some time watching more about the Poway attack and the real heroes and heroine of this story.

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan – Yahrtzeit 14 Shevat – Video Interview

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan (1935-1983) was a prolific writer on Judaism and was an outstanding educator in the United States. He is most known for his outstanding works and translations in Jewish mysticism. He brought Torah to the beginner, showing us all how we can tap into the mystical side of Judaism.

Yud Shevat – Yahrtzeit of the Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe – Special Presentation

The tenth of Shevat is the Yahrtzeit of the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe – Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson. This beautiful video “Yud Shevat – Special Presentation” is worth watching and includes clips related to the previous Rebbe as well as his successor – the seventh Rebbe of Chabad.

The Mitzvah of Helping Orphans to Marry

It’s been some time since we were engaged actively in our “Bayit Chadash” project and it’s really time we try to get back into it again. For those who don’t know about the project, let me share a little about what we did for quite a few years!

Judah Samet – Survivor of the Attack on Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

Judah Samet – a survivor of the Holocaust and a paratrooper in the Israeli army shares his story about the recent attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh:

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The Rebbe Who Left Judaism (includes video)

The following story has recently come to light. I don’t think many have heard it before and if everything about this story is true, it is most likely that only the very closest of family ever knew it having kept it a secret all these years. If indeed the story shared in the video below is true, it is certainly an amazing one and one from which we can all learn. I am presenting the facts as they are told.

Perhaps two of the greatest lessons we can learn from the story are:

Even when one is on the right path doing the right thing, it is only too easy to take a turn away from it.
Even if one has lost one’s direction, and one has gone onto a path away from Judaism, it is never too late to return.

If a Rebbe can manage to get pulled off the path of Judaism – so can anyone. If a Rebbe who has distanced himself from Judaism so completely as to end up on a completely secular path – but can find his way back to a true path, then so too, can anyone.

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Muslim from Gaza – Now a Jew in Israel (video)

An amazing story about an Arab who found his way to Judaism. What is it that attracts someone from another religion and way of life to come closer to Judaism? It is surely a Jewish soul and the genuine desire to be close to God. Enjoy the video!

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Near Death Experience – Rabbi Alon Anava’s Story (video)

Rabbi Alon Anava shares with us his personal story of his near death experience. Living his life as any secular person might, he never imagined the experience of death could be what it was to him. It changed his life, and today he has forsaken his secular way of life and chosen the road to true life – by studying and teaching Torah. Watch this compelling and powerful video and hear his story:

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