You’re a Precious Gem

You’re a Precious Gem

What happens when one doesn’t see any good in themselves? They stop seeing the good in others. At our core, we possess a G-dly soul.  We each have our complexities and struggles that contribute to how that soul gets manifested or concealed.  Regardless...
Looking for Leaders

Looking for Leaders

“I have principles, and if you don’t like them, well, then I have others.” Rather unprincipled, I would say. Standing up for one’s beliefs is not always easy, and often results in challenges and disagreement. Naturally, others will prefer to deal with someone more...
It’s All A Matter Of Perspective

It’s All A Matter Of Perspective

A fellow comes to Synagogue one Shabbos and sees a father with his three children sitting in one of the rows of the sanctuary. The children are climbing on the father while he is trying to pray, stepping on the cushioned pews, making noise and disturbing the service....
Of Copper Snakes and Overcoming Darkness

Of Copper Snakes and Overcoming Darkness

Darkness is the absence of light.  It is not real. The less light the more real the darkness becomes.  Sometimes the light is so diminished that the darkness takes over and the abyss is traversed. The world is a place where G-dliness is concealed.  It’s...
My Rebbe , Our Rebbe

My Rebbe , Our Rebbe

This coming Shabbat, July 2, marks twenty eight years since the passing of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory.I thought you may appreciate the following video. The Rebbe cared for all, even those who had special...