The Jewish Mind

The Rebbe, in his last edited 'maamor' (Chassidic Discourse) left us his will. Faith, Love, & Moshiach. There is the faith, the love, and the yearning for Moshiach created by what we see around us, outside of us, which penetrates us in the deepest way. However, there is the Faith we have in G-d, the love we have for our fellow Jew, and the yearning we have for Moshiach which comes from within us,...

Tuesday,July 1st, 2014, is the 2rd day of the Jewish calendar month of Tammuz, which will be the 20th Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe. The Love of a Rebbe. If only King Solomon would have known of it, he would have written his book of Shir HaShirim (Songs) differently! Understanding a Rebbe from the two primary roles a Rebbe plays amongst the Children of Israel, the Brain and the Heart. The Heart's love fo...

* Holy War is a war for the sake of Heaven. * However, what does for the sake of Heaven mean? * Why can a true love relationship only be built upon a holy war, a separation for the sake of Heaven?

This recording is dedicated in memory of Eli Cohen, The Impossible Spy. * The Torah tells us of Moses sending 12 spies to tour the land of Israel. * As with all tour guides in Israel, they delivered political opinions, rather, than geographic and demographic facts. * What were these holy men thinking? * Were they wrong or just ahead of their times? * Find the impossible spy within you!

 A Pre-dawn Mamor. The wedding day’s crown. My daughter, sister, mother. The Reactionary kiss. What is the secret?  Who made the crown, the angels or us? Both! Moses explains the angels that A) The Soul is Essence B) It is the Soul down here in temptation that the Torah is meant for.  Jacob’s Ladder: a) Prayers b) The Soul.  One Soul, Two Dimensions. The angels need to connect them. The Rebbe...

Black Is Beautiful! ~The Beauty of a Soul in a Dark Place. Why did G-d descend Mount Sinai, and not bring us up to Heaven to receive the Torah? What is the Kabalistic Binary Code of the Universe? Understanding Tzimtzum 101! "I am black and yet I am comely O' daughters of Jerusalem." -Songs 1:5. What does this mean? Who is talking to Who? The beauty of the 20th Century Jew!

Parshas Behar: Title: Where? ~ Understanding Life’s Journey ~ *Life’s Journey is all about Journey One, Journey Two, and Journey Three. Some are good beginners, some are good battlefield warriors, and some are good deal-closers. But unless we take all three Journeys, we get stuck a “wannabe,” rather, than being a success in our lives. *Singing through confession ~ Get off the pity-pot!!! *Why G-d...

Dear Friends, What is the Point of Advantage of Chabad Lubavitch around the world? The Rebbe. Who is a Rebbe? What is his role? Why is there such devotion of a Chossid? Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, "If a woman conceives and gives birth to a ..." Can there be so much more than meets the eye here? Can G-d be asking us to have His baby? "This month shall be to you the head of the months; to you it shall be the first of the months of the year." What is wrong with Rosh Hashanah? Why the need for a new beginning to a new cycle? Can there be so much more than meets the eye here? Can G...

Dear Friends, What does it mean to be able to say about G-d that, "He's my G-d?" Well, it's more than just a Sister Act! One need's to be able to earn saying, "He's my G-d." It takes a connection, and it takes a sacrifice. Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, "And He (G-d) called to..." Abraham was called by G-d, Moses called by G-d, and Samuel was called by G-d. A clear an audible voice, which then left no doubt for them of their calling in life. What about you and me? How are we to hear the voice of G-d? How we to know our true calling in life? Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, Why did the Jewish people make a Golden Calf? Because they felt abandoned when Moses din't come back down the mountain on time! So, now let's talk about Valentine's Day... Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, True Love... What is love, what is true, and how does one pursue it? Yes, love, true, and true love all exist, yet one must travel beyond the wall to find it. Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, Why did G-d create wealth and poverty? Why did G-d not create only wealth, and completely abolish poverty? Our sages teach us that this is in order for Chesed kindness to exist. Why does Chesed need to exist? If there were noone in need then we would not have a need for Chesed, so why does G-d purposely create that Chesed should exist? You will definitely be surprised by the answer.....

Dear Friends, Does the energy of your spirituality get frazzled by organization? Is the intimacy of your prayers stifled because of protocol? Is organized religion the damper to your holy Yom Kippur? Then you best... ...Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, 4/5 of the Jewish people refused to leave Egypt with Moses, knowing that the only other alternative was to die in Egypt during the plague of darkness. Yes, 80% of the population could not accept reality. The Jewish people never crossed the Sea of Reeds, they went in and came out, making a u-turn in the sea, on the same side. Then why did need to experience the Splitting of the Sea, w...

Dear Friends, Moses was told by G-d, "Come to Pharaoh...," however, there is no message that G-d asks of Moses to relate to Pharaoh! What is the purpose of this, "Come to Pharaoh?" This was about Moses, and not about Pharaoh. G-d told Moses to face his own fear! How does one face their fear? How does one learn to be brave, and to overcome fear? Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, Sibling rivalry, where does it come from? Why is it so deep? How can we overcome it? Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, What is the secret of the Chanukah Lights? How can this help me today? What recovery does the Chanukah Flame offer an abused child? Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, Fiddler on the Roof, a lean too much to the a side, and the fiddler falls to the ground. He must maintain balance, while playing his tune of life. What did the Jacob tell the angels that he sent to Esau, which teaches us the secret of Being a Fiddler on the Roof. Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, Our Patriarch Jacob is called the man of truth. Nevertheless, he is dishonest in how he receives his father's blessings. Why? What can you and I learn from this? Listen, learn, and enjoy! Yours truly, Avrohom

Dear Friends, What is the meaning behind the name Chaya Sarah - The Life of Sarah, for a portion that discusses only her death and burial, and then moves on to her son's marriage? Why does Eliezer refuse to introduce himself as anything other than, "The Servant of Abraham?" He was a prince, a scholar, and a warrior! What is Abraham doing when he sends away all his children other than Isaac? What i...

Dear Friends, Abraham, the ultimate good and kindness, argues with G-d in defense of Sodom, the ultimate evil and meanness. He negotiates with G-d, that if there is fifty, forty-five, forty, thirty, twenty, or ten righteous men amongst them, will G-d not let the evil survive in the merit and protection of the righteous? What is this form of negotiation? What can we, in our personal life, learn fro...

Dear Friends, When G-d told Abraham to, "Lech Lecha -Go to yourself!," G-d offered Abraham something more than just living a wholesome life. G-d was offering him the ultimate journey of life! Leadership is trailblazing a new portal between Heaven and Earth. It takes a, "Lech Lecha -Go to yourself!," to be a leader. Oh, and btw, have you ever wondered why all our Patriarchs and Matriarchs were barr...

Dear Friends, Why did G-d choose the rainbow as a sign of His covenant with creation? Why was the logic of, "G-d saw ... every thought which came from his heart throughout the day was purely evil (Genesis 6:5)," originally, the reasoning for, "I will wash away man....," and then, the same logic becomes the reasoning for the opposite, "I will no longer curse the earth because of man, for the imagin...