The good & the good
Everything in life happens by the Divine will. The good and the bad in our eyes are all by the hand of G-d. Just yesterday, I had the opportunity to learn with a member of the community the psalm for his upcoming birthday. It was psalm 56, and there was one verse that stuck out […]
Have you ever been furious?
I am sure the answer to that is yes. I am not saying, you are to be perfect. Man was destined into this world to do teshuva, so failing is a part of the game of life. However, when you get angry you actually fail a test from G-d. You see, if you believe that […]
Match: Moses versus G-d
Naftali Berg was a yeshivah student that wished to study in a university. Now, most yeshivah students remain in the halls of Torah study, or end up in the business sector. However, they accomplish all of that and more without going to university. Naftali and the Rebbe discussed this matter in a private audience. “Are […]
Two siblings: Two enemies
What happens when an old fight comes back unwarranted? That is exactly what happened this week, when a supporter called to ask for advice. A close relative of his was in the hospital recuperating after a series of surgeries. The healing process had already passed a month, and still with no date for release. During […]
Inspiration
Pessach is the most celebrated holiday because it celebrates the birth of our nation. It is our birthday. Mazal Tov!
Jericoacoara Seder
She was crying as she saw the three Rabbi’s walking around in Jericoacoara, Ceara right before Pessach. She approached them and asked them what they were doing there? They had been sent by Beit Chabad Manaus to arrange a Seder for the Israeli backpackers traveling on their way to their next stop: Our Chabad House. […]
Song from the past
Every year on Purim we deliver Mishloach Manot to the Jews living in Manaus. Sometimes it is a long drive to meet them and give them a sense of joy from the holiday. Just last night, after driving for hours around Manaus, our car was located near the home of a Jew that had not […]
Answer the call for help
It was one of those weeks where the phone calls, whatsapp messages, and emails all contained a requests for assistance. I felt overwhelmed, but was reassured when I read the following Chassidic story: A poor woman with a good heart once came to the Rebbe of Tzanz, and complained that she still does not have […]
Can I be a child again?
A teenager recently came to pick up something from the Beit Chabad. As he walked through the front door, my son offered to put on tefillin with him to which he willingly agreed. After unraveling the leather straps the young man asked, “Why do we place the tefillin on the right hand?” After I gave […]
The Purim ant
The day after Purim, I woke up 20 minutes later and was still the first one up on the street. At least, I thought so. As I started to say the morning blessings, I spotted ants carrying all different type of crumbs from the previous night’s Purim Seudah. They probably never saw so much food […]
