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Divrei Menachem is culled from the vast array of teachings by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, on the Passover Haggadah and adapted into an easy-to-follow method. Short and concise, it presents the Rebbe’s thoughts found throughout his talks and writings, in effect creating a running commentary on the Haggadah. In addition, explanations of the flow of the Haggadah text are set off from the main commentary in individual boxes. Learn More
We all search for meaning in our lives. Masters of Jewish thought such as the Maharal, Ramchal, Rav Tzadok, and the Sfas Emes provide for us deeper meaning and understanding of Torah, mitzvos, and life. Often, however, to fathom their teachings, it is necessary to have a broad knowledge and grasp of Torah and their works. Rabbi Ahron Rapps peels away the layers of darkness and shines penetrating light upon their lessons, providing his readers with a familiarity and keen awareness of their role in God’s creation. His words shine forth as a menorah on a dark night, drawing us closer to vital concepts and holy acts. Prior to when he began his weekly column on these matters in the Yated, I did not know Rabbi Rapps. I turned to our rebbi, Rabbi Moshe Shapiro, for guidance as to whether to offer him a column. He accepted responsibility for Rabbi Rapps and greatly encouraged me to publish his columns. I am confident that he and the other great rebbeim of Rabbi Rapps are celebrating the publication of this work, which serves to further dispel the darkness of the exile and will lead to the return of the great light that will shine with the coming of Mashiach speedily in our day. –Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz Rabbi Ahron Rapps, the rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Zichron Shraga in Brooklyn, NY, is a talmid of Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin and of Rav Moshe Shapiro, zt”l. He writes articles on divrei machshavah in Yated Neeman and has been giving shiurim on those inyanim in many venues as well as having been a madrich to his many talmidim over the years. He is the rav of Kahal Shaarei Tefillah of Blue Ridge in Waterbury, CT. Learn More
The world prepared for the decree that called for the end to Hashem’s holy nation.
It was a decree that was known in the heavens and the earth. The passing years in exile were counted, eagerly waiting to see if the Jewish nation would rise again and return to their land and rebuild the Beis Hamikdash. Those who hoped that the prophesy for their return to the holy land would be a lie now looked toward a new date, a date of annihilation. Haman rejoiced when his lottery for extinction fell out during a time of the year that their greatest leader was taken from them, the month of Adar, and it was also the month that even the Jewish people had suffered from the plague of darkness in Egypt. But in the end, it was the downfall for he and his people, and only light for the Jewish nation. It was a radiance that stemmed from a heartfelt teshuvah that even mirrored the devotion that was expressed by Har Sinai. Such a tremendous teshuvah was initiated, which brought on tremendous closeness between Hashem and Yisrael that caused the entire decree to be eradicated.
The heavenly influence that was procured during these days is showered down upon Yisrael every year during this time, as this closeness is awakened. The days of Purim are celebrated with simchah and tefillah, as the heartfelt tefillos are so powerful during this time that it can bring down the nation of Amalek and bring forth the coming of Mashiach immediately!
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“On one hand, his blend of meforshim written as a running commentary of the pesukim reads like a story. Yet, on closer examination, we gain great insights into the events that occurred and what we as members of Klal Yisrael are to learn ‘l’doros,’ for generations to come.”
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The forty-nine days of Counting the Omer are replete with holidays and commemorations, both ancient and modern.
Sefirat HaOmer: The Significance of the Days between Pesach and Shavuot offers an in-depth guide to the historical, psychological, spiritual and mystical insights of these auspicious days.
What makes this book unique?
• Historical events that occurred during the Omer period are highlighted
• Includes associated Torah verses for meditative reflection
• Reveals the inner dimensions of the daily combination of sefirot
• Correlates each sefirah with the attributes of the seven
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The seven weeks of the Omer period are a most opportune time to undertake serious soul development, which, when properly understood and directed, has the power to affect every area of life, from the mundane to the holy, from the practical to the mystical. This book is geared to assist you in exploring, contemplatng and integrating the exceptional energy of these days in a manner exclusive to your own spiritual needs and development. Learn More
Of all the masks we may encounter over the course of Purim, the most intriguing is the one worn by Purim itself…
On the one hand, Purim commemorates and celebrates the miracle that Hashem performed for the Jewish People at the time. In this retrospective sense, it "faces backwards."
On the other hand, however, it also "faces forwards" in the sense that it provides a vision toward the future. It contains many messages that reveal extremely profound concepts and fundamental truths…the festival of Purim is a time when these ideas can be encountered, accessed, and absorbed anew.
Ultimately, these two different "directions" do not conflict with each other, for the day of Purim is not just a historical event; it is an ongoing presence in the Jewish calendar and in its national experience.
Behind the feasting and merriment which accompany the day of Purim lie some of the most profound and meaningful ideas of Judaism. Drawing on a fascinating array of sources, renowned teacher and author Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein (author of the bestselling Teshuva, Aggadah, and Darkness to Destiny Haggadah) guides the reader on an eye-opening journey towards a deeper appreciation of the Jewish people's most colorful festival.
Approbations:
"It is known that the festival of Purim is both concealed and exalted, its laws and customs are hidden and mystifying. In this unique sefer, the author explains the essence of the day as well as the avodah which accompanies it."
Harav Osher Weiss
"I thank you for this major contribution to the appreciation of Purim… I urge everyone to make use of this tool to enhance the Purim Day."
Harav Yisroel Reisman
About the Author:
Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein was born and raised in London, learned in Yeshivas Ateres Israel in Jerusalem, and received his rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Chaim Walkin. Rabbi Bernstein currently teaches in Yeshivas Machon Yaakov, Jerusalem, as well as various seminaries, and gives regular shiurim on Chumash and Talmud which are open to the public. He is the author of the best-selling Darkness to Destiny: The Haggadah Experience, Aggadatah, and Teshuva (all from Mosaica Press) and lives in Jerusalem with his wife and five children. Learn More
Shaar Hamidrash: A full section of Midrash & Chassidic teachings on the Purim story brought in the Megillah. Includes Hundreds of Q&A on the Megillah story compiled from classical Midrashim and Chassidic teachings! Meaning of the Holiday: Compilation of Chassidic teachings and Q&A on the meaning of the Purim Holiday which enter rejuvenation to your Purim experience! Shaar Halacha: Full summary of Shulchan Aruch Harav chapters 685-697! Chabad Practice & Customs as well as the custom of the Rabbeim emphasized in each relevant law! Hundreds of practical Q&A allocated from the sea of Poskim! Wealth of footnotes including explanations, background, and the ruling of all the other major Poskim! Covers the month of Adar; Taanis Esther; Erev Purim; Purim! Do you know the answers to these questions? In Midrash: How did we accept the Torah at the times of Mordechai? Why is Hashem’s name not mentioned explicitly in the Megillah? Was Achashveirosh of royal lineage? Was Esther married to Mordechai? Why are the letters of “Taf” “Shin” “Zayin” written in small? In Halacha: Must one specifically give half dollars as Machatzis Hashekel? What is the law of one who travels to Jerusalem on Purim? May women eat prior to hearing Megillah? What is the law if one missed a word in the Megillah Must the receiver know the identity of the person who sent him Mishloach Manos? Does the Rebbe’s decree against drinking more than a Revius of Mashkeh apply likewise on Learn More
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