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Insight of the
Week
15 MAR-CHESHVAN 5787 / Oct. 26, 2026
"It is necessary
to know the types of deeds practiced among mankind, all of which we
must fulfill towards the Creator of All if we want to acquire the
attribute of chesed. For this reason, it is stated that the following
are the eight categories of acts of kindness:
...
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The
event that divides Avraham's life into two distinct periods is his
circumcision. This event is related at the very end of Lech Lecha,
so that Avraham begins his life as a circumcised Jew only in Vayeira.
It follows, therefore, that Avraham's life prior to circumcision
is one of lech lecha - "go, to your true self"
while his life after circumcision is one of vayeira - "G-d
appeared to him."
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.
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.
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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