Carrying Pesach Forward

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Apr 10

Although Pesach is over, the aura of the holiday and the spiritual effects of the Matzah and Wine remain inside of us having become part of who we are.

The Haggadah tells us that "in each Generation they rise up to annihilate us and Hashem saves us from their hands". These words ring true for us in these times.

How do we fight anti-semtism? Entire organizations have made it their mission to accomplish this through varying methods.

We live in a time where we have a better understanding of what it takes to be a successful human being. In a word it's a sense of "self". Knowing that we are worthwhile just because we are a creation of Hashem.

Jewish leaders today more than ever are recognizing this idea as a collective for the Jewish People. If we want to be successful we have to stop worrying about what the world thinks about us and start living as proud Jews. This includes being an educated Jew. Knowing what it means to be Jewish in our own practice and vis a vis the world.

As we enter spring, the air is crisp, the skies are bright, perhaps you'll consider your own Jewish education and journey.

I invite you to join me on a journey of understanding the role the Torah says that Jews have in the world.

In a four part course (CLE approved) "For all Humankind" we will explore this very idea. What is Torah's message for the world? What is the role the Jew plays in G-d's Masterplan?

I hope you'll join me beginning on April 21.
https://www.intownjewishacademy.org/study/p/spring26

Other learning opportunities including Kabbalah and Coffee, Torah studies and more are available here www.intownjewishacademy.org.

Also, upcoming Shabbaton with Herb Keinon a wonderful opportunity to learn more about latest events in Israel and Chabad Intown's Women only New Moon monthly gathering.

Looking forward to growing together.

Good Shabbos!

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Carrying Pesach Forward

Although Pesach is over, the aura of the holiday and the spiritual effects of the Matzah and Wine remain inside of us having become part of who we are.

FREEDOM!

The idea of imagining slavery or being kept hostage is not a foreign idea. These past two + years we have lived with the plight of the hostages, their suffering, their release and now their stories.

Every Generation, Every Day

One of the most familiar passages of the Haggadah, a quote from a Mishna reads, "in every generation one is required to see themselves as if they left Egypt".

It's All Up To Your Insides

When was the last time you brought an animal sacrifice?

In the opening of the third book of the Torah we are introduced to the Mitzvah of sacrifices. We know the Torah is eternal and its application is at all times.

A War Time Reminder

This week we end the second book of the Torah - Shemos. As is the tradition we announce and call up on strength three times - Chazak Chazak Vinischazek - be strong, be strong and be strengthened. In Jewish teachings, three creates a permanence and enforces.

Miracle All Around

We are living in truly miraculous times! Unlike the Purim story and throughout our history, we have super powers looking out for the interest of the Jewish People!

Jewish Insecurity

In a conversation recently with someone regarding the tension between the USA/Israel and Iran, I made a comment that the Iranian's are crazy and have a death wish.

A Very Special Animal Soul

The following is a story that I heard from my niece's new father in law - Rabbi Aryeh Solomon - at their Sheva Brachos last Shabbos.

Before my Yechidus (private audience), I prepared a Tzettel (a note) to give to the Rebbe, as was customary. In it I wrote about who I was, where I was holding in life, and what I hoped to accomplish in the future.

Idealistic Boundaries 2026

Idealism is a blessing and also totally unrealistic. Oh, I don't intend to throw the baby out with the bathwater. No, Idealism is what has brought change to the world. Idealism has brought so much good to the world. But it only works when it moves out of its idealistic space into reality.

It might be a mitzvah to have a nice home!

When the Previous Rebbe’s grandmother, Rebbetzin Rivkah, was eighteen, she fell ill and the physician ordered her to eat immediately upon awakening. She, however, did not wish to eat before davening, so she davened very early, then ate breakfast.

Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman

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