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Compassion for the Plight of the Soul

February 12, 2024 (updated February 13, 2024) | By Shais Taub | 0 Comments

When one meditates on the idea of the soul's descent into a body, this should arouse our sense of compassion for its plight. This then can activate our feelings of love of G-d described by the kabbalists as "kissing" and "hugging."

Based on Ch. 45 of Tanya.

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Day 297 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos)

February 13, 2024 (updated March 10, 2024) | By Shais Taub | 0 Comments

Day 297: Negative Commandment 239

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Remembering a Departed Love One

February 14, 2024 (updated February 14, 2024) | By Shais Taub | 0 Comments

What is the proper way to memorialize a loved one who has passed? How do we as Jews comfort those who have suffered a loss? This lecture was delivered at the Levi Yitzchak Library in Cedarhurst, NY which is named for Levi Yitzchak Wolowik a"h who suddenly and tragically passed away in his sleep at the age of nine.

PLEASE PLEDGE A MITZVAH IN LEVI'S HONOR AT: https://mitzvosforlevi.com/

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Day 298 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos)

February 14, 2024 (updated March 10, 2024) | By Shais Taub | 0 Comments

Day 298: Positive Commandment 199; Negative Commandment 240

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Al Kein Karu 5713 : Class 2—Hashem's Will, Purim, and Atonement

February 15, 2024 (updated February 15, 2024) | By Shais Taub | 0 Comments

The idea of a lottery represents a level of reality that transcends not only intellect but even will. This is the level of G-dliness known as "Ba'al HaRatzon" which means the master of the will. On that level, atonement for violation of G-d's will is possible. After understanding this, however, we are left with the question why Haman would have attempted to invoke such a concept that facilitates atonement for the Jewish people. The answer is that within the system of creation, Haman knew that he could not defeat the Jews. However, if he could access the level of randomness, there was at least a possibility that his plan would succeed.

Chapters 3-5 of the discourse.

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