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Tu Bi’Shvat With Rabbi Yitzchak Schwartz (Video) – Man is a Tree of the Field

The first Mishnah of Rosh HaShanah teaches us that the 15th of Shevat – Tu Bi’Shvat is the head of the year for trees. The Torah in Deuteronomy 20:19 teaches us that, “Man is a tree of the field.” What does this mean and what are some of the mysteries behind the tree, the fruits and the seeds, and how they all relate to man?

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.

The Rashash – Rabbi Shalom Sharabi – Yahrtzeit 10 Shevat

The Rashash – Rabbi Shalom Sharabi (1720-1777) was one of the most influential kabbalists in the past few hundred years. Said to be a reincarnation of the Ari HaKadosh, Rabbi Shalom Sharabi would enlighten the eyes of Jewry with his commentary on the Eitz Chayim as well as show the kavanot (intentions) as they are to be practised through daily prayer. His Yahrtzeit is the 10th of Shevat. Rabbi Shalom Gadaev does an outstanding job of sharing a short biography of this great Tzaddik. For further information check out the link to the Wikipedia (underlined and in blue above.) Enjoy the video!

The Tree and The Leaf – Attachment to The Source

Kingfisher sitting on branch next to tree

The story about the leaf that so wished it could be like a bird, flying freely in the sky. Now, this was real freedom! It didn’t take long for the leaf to realise that true freedom was not in being able to fly about wherever one wants to. True freedom is being connected to the Source which grants nourishment and everything one needs to live…

How We Help Each Other – A True Miraculous Story by Rabbi David Bensousan

There’s a rule in the mystery of the cosmos… Some call it karma. It’s all about the circle of life. It’s about the mystery of how we interact with each other. The circle works this way: God wants a world of give and take. Well – actually He wants a world of give. The only problem is that if there is nobody available to take, then there can be no giving. Giving can only take place in a world where someone lacks…

The Greatness of the Alter Rebbe (Video)

The Large Spoons of Heaven and Hell (Includes Video)

There’s a famous story told about a man who wanted to know what the difference between Heaven and Hell was. He was fortunate to have asked his question to a true mystic who had inside-access to the upper worlds. The mystic told him that he would take him on a tour of both places so that he could see for himself what actually happened in each of the worlds.

Baba Sali – Lighting Chanukah Candles – Rare Audio Track

The following is a rare audio clip just come to “light” of the Baba Sali – Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzeira lighting the Chanukah lights. This clip was Chanukah 5744 (1983) when Baba Sali was 94 years old. It was his last Chanukah in this world. Enjoy the clip:

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The Torah Crane – How to Teach Torah to a Non-Believer

Sadly, there are a lot of non-believers not interested in knowing what the Torah is. Many Jews – while Jewish by birth, lack the desire to want to know more about their Torah – their soul. As a result, many take offence in the presence of a Torah scholar. They feel that although they may not have studied Torah themselves, they are more qualified to speak about what the Torah is and their understanding of what God wants from us…

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Teachings From the Arizal – Washing One’s Hands in the Morning

The Shulchan Aruch clearly details the laws with regards to washing one’s hands in the morning after arising. Though that be the case, Rabbi Chaim Vital brings down the same process but also adds a reason as to the way washing should be done – which is not included in the Shulchan Aruch. Naturally – the Shulchan Aruch is a book about Jewish law – Halachah. As a result, only the law is dealt with. However, Rabbi Vital is here to teach us the hidden mysteries behind the law and therefore shares a reason for the process of washing as well. He also adds another point not mentioned in the Shulchan Aruch which adds further blessing to the way the washing should be done.

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