Rebbe

I spent a large part of Shabbos reading a very interesting book. I know I'm several years behind the times with this one (because the controversy has already been and gone, and the book is now selling on Amazon for $650!), but if you can get hold of it, I highly recommend "Larger than Life: The Life and Times of the Lubavicher Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, Vol. 2." by Rabbi Shaul Shimon Deutsch.If nothing else, it is worth it for this priceless picture of the Rebbe from his days in Berlin:Doesn't look quite so much like the Messiah in this one does he!(since my scanner isn't working at the moment I actually took this scan from mentalblog. I also found an interesting site with pictures of Gedolim when they were younger)The book is a biography of the Rebbe from his days in Riga thr

"The Rebbe would never tolerate Wolpe's actions"The Forward: In a major blow to a decade-long campaign to play down divisions within the Chabad-Lubavitch ultra-Orthodox movement, the movement's Israeli leadership appears ready to publicly distance itself from a significant messianic strand within the movement. Nathan Jeffay/The Forward Rabbi’s Incitement Against Olmert Threatens To Split Apart Chabad Lubavitch Messianist: Prime Minister Should Be ‘Hanged From the Gallows’ In a major blow to a decade-long campaign to play down divisions within the Chabad-Lubavitch ultra-Orthodox movement, the sect’s Israeli leadership appears ready to publicly distance itself from a significant messianic strand within the movement.The unexpected development has been forced on the Chabad leadership

One of the great mystic and saint of 19th century was Nachman of Breslov also known as Reb Nachman of Bratslav, Nachman from Uman, or simply as Rebbe Nachman (April 4, 1772 – October 16, 1810).Rebbe Nachman breathed new life into the Hasidic movement by combining the esoteric secrets of Judaism (the Kabbalah) with in-depth Torah scholarship. He attracted thousands of followers during his lifetime, and after his death, his followers continued to regard him as their Rebbe (teacher) and did not appoint any successor. Rebbe Nachman's teachings continue to attract and inspire spirituals the world over. He was and still is a testimony to the world as a timeless mystic soul's manifestation.Let me share some of his inspiring teachings, wisdom and also some important reference site for this life, works and teachings.Sometimes, when a person gets too caught up in philosophies and sophistication, he needs to purposely free himself of his mind and do things which make him seem silly, to ”Be

Here’s a great account of a meeting between the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, and the Belzer Rebbe, the Kedushas Aharon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GUjUh45M0o [ visit A Jewish Blog to continue reading ]

These are great videos created by Bochurim who are on Merkos Shlichus, making the Rebbe proud and bringing Jews closer to the Abishter. Don’t be fooled by part 1. That’s just comedy. These guys do some serious good in parts 2 and 3. By the way, good work Yossi and Pinchas. It is very... [ visit A Jewish Blog to continue reading ]

[This is the first in a series of posts on this issue. Stay tuned for the rest of the series.] Why are there constant attacks on Chabad Lubavitch, the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson), and the Mishichists? Criticism is acceptable when it’s Lshmah and it’s done... [ visit A Jewish Blog to continue reading ]

It seems like only yesterday that Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein, was found hiding in a hole in the ground and put on trial for mass murder. Today, following his conviction, he was executed…and will shortly end up back in a hole in the ground…where he belongs.  

Former US President, Gerald Ford, has, to coin a phrase, dropped dead. He has kicked the bucket. He is an ex ex President. Unlike Mr "Mr' James Brown, who died a day and a half earlier, Gerald Ford was not a funky President. Whilst in power, he famously pardoned Richard Nixon, gave jobs to George Bush [...]