The workings of the inner soul of the individual may be as mysterious as it is simple and obvious.
People often say: I need to “figure myself out” or “discover who I really am” when in reality, the process of “figuring myself out” is not what makes the individual, rather it is our everyday behaviors and actions, that shape our identity.
So in the end, we don’t figure ourselves out, rather we become who we are based on the choices we make and the type of life we live everyday, how we treat others and how we react to circumstances.
Each individual soul of a person is deep, complex and G-dly with infinite potential, and trying to figure it out would take many lifetimes, and we still would not scratch the surface of what there is to discover about ourselves.
There is a simpler, more effective approach to self discovery, that is called self awareness, if i know i am a person who has the ability to make a positive difference in my life, the life of others and the world, then…
Just Do It!
Now you have discovered yourself.
The teachings of Chassidus which is based on Kabbalah and the secrets of the Torah were revealed in an organized discipline and in a simple language that can be commonly understood, by the first Chabad Rebbe known as the Alter Rebbe.
One of the main points that Chabad Chassidus focuses on is the topic of the path to self discovery. In a nutshell i would describe it like this:
Spend less time thinking about yourself and more time doing for others.
Now you know who you are, now you can get comfortable with yourself and live happily ever after!!
Sincerely,
Rabbi Mendel & Elke Zaltzman
KISLEV 19
This Shabbos marks the 19th day in the month of Kislev, called the Rosh Hashanah for Chassidism. It was on this date, in the year 1798, that the founder of Chabad Chassidism, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745–1812), was freed from his imprisonment in czarist Russia. More than a personal liberation, this was a watershed event in the history of Chassidism, heralding a new era in the revelation of the “inner soul” of Torah.
CHANUKAH 2020
Chanukah events for you that are safe and fun, give us the opportunity to celebrate and enjoy with Jewish pride, spreading the light and warmth of Chanukah to all.
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A unique Chanukah experience for you and your family!! A decorated Chanukah truck will stop at your home, playing Chanukah music and bringing Chanukah spirit and yummy treats for your family and neighbors!
Sunday, December 13 at 2pm- 4pm Celebrate Chanukah safely, outdoors with family, friends and community!
Lighting 6 feet and 500 pounds of solid ice Menorah
Enjoy Chanukah crafts, traditional holiday foods, music and lighting the giant menorah!
Event will be outdoors with social distancing and masks for everyone's safety and fun.
Jean-Paul Sartre is sitting at a French cafe, revising his draft of Being and Nothingness. He says to the waitress, "I'd like a cup of coffee, please, with no cream."
The waitress replies, "I'm sorry, monsieur, but we're out of cream. How about with no milk?"
WEEKLY eTORAH
Jacob used several different tactics in dealing with Esau. He knew his brother was far more powerful than he was. Esau had four hundred warriors. By contrast, Jacob had with him only his wives and children. At that time his oldest son was twelve. These children were to be the basis of the future Jewish people. But would they survive?
Jacob tried conciliation, sending a large gift of several different kinds of livestock to Esau. Jacob succeeded in persuading Esau to accept this gift. With this went an implicit acceptance on Esau's part of the existence of Jacob and of the fact that he was in the right when he received their father's blessing. At the same time, Jacob prayed to G‑d, in a beautiful prayer expressing his feelings of humility. He felt that he was not worthy of all the great benefits that G‑d had already granted him.
He was also ready to do battle. His tactic of dividing his camp in two was part of a military strategy. Jacob was completely outnumbered, and he also hated the idea of harming others. Nonetheless, in order to protect his own life and the lives of his wives and children, he was ready to fight.
These are all different methods of relating to Esau, the enemies of the Jewish people through the ages. In different ways, these approaches have been used at various times in our long history to ensure our survival.
Prayer of course is a constant, which is always needed. Striking the right balance between conciliation and readiness for battle is the key to saving lives for everyone concerned. The goal is peace and safety, and Jacob's meeting with Esau provides an example of skilful negotiation which was eminently successful.
