I noticed a young man standing at the back, looking a little bewildered
and out of place. It turned out he spoke neither Hebrew nor English,
but I managed to communicate with him in broken French.
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Insight
of the Week
21 KISLEV 5784 - Monday, Dec. 4, 2023
A classical
Chassidic interpretation on the episode of Judah and Tamar, treating
the story as symbolic of the inner spiritual life of the Jew.
Ascentof Safed is designed to be a place for relaxation, reflection, interaction,
and spiritual exploration, where you can grow and learn in your own way, at your
own pace, in an open atmosphere. You can experience a wide range of learning,
volunteer, creative, recreation and other opportunities at Ascent as well as in
the Old City of Tzfat.
We can help you create a personalized study plan,
you can join one of our weekend or weekday retreats, or you can come to relax
and attend study and meditation sessions at your leisure, while staying in our
great hostel with its spectacular views.
Yosef was torn from his family and sold as a slave
in a foreign country. He could have resigned himself to his fate
and given up. Not Yosef. He excelled in his master's home, bringing
honor and wealth to the household.
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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