THIS WEEK'S CHASSIDIC/KABBALAH STORY
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"The Astonishing Wrong-Line Blessing"

"How did the Rebbe know that! It definitely verifies that he has uncanny powers of perception! However, it also proves he isn't infallible!"

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Insight of the Week

29 ADAR SHEINI 5784 - Monday, April 9, 2024

As Spring begins, nature awakens from its winter hibernation and everything is bursting with new life. So too in the soul; new life force and potential is now ready to manifest itself. Two terms - spring cleaning and spring fever - represent the very real manner in which this energy effects us. We are ready for new directions and new insight, ready to break free from the restraints of the past and embrace the future with new optimism and enthusiasm.

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THIS WEEK'S ESSAY FROM RABBI SHAUL YOSEF LEITER
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One of the rules of our G-d-created reality is that a person is not able to use all of his time involved totally with soul-oriented spiritual pursuits, ...

 

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Kabbalistic Books by Ascent Staff

"Festivals of the Full Moon" (Koren)

If you enjoyed Saturday Night Full Moon", you're sure to want its sequel. Another collection of intriguing Stories of Kabbalah Sages, Chasidic Masters and other Jewish Heroes by Ascent's storymaster, Yerachmiel Tilles.

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"Apples from the Orchard"

OUT OF PRINT; now in its 3rd 4th printing!
Deep mystical insights from the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria on the Weekly Torah, translated into English by Moshe-Yakov Wisnefsky.


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"GPS for the Soul"

A summary of lessons conducted at the Ascent Institute in Safed by Nadav Cohen on the first 12 chapters of the Tanya, on its themes, including stories and examples.


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