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Hakitzu VeRanenu #19: The Relationship between Body and Soul in the Nation and their Unification (Part One)
The fact that Zechirah is the point of holiness which stands as the foundation of all stages…
Hakitzu VeRanenu #18: The Journey from Pekidah to Zechirah
It is expressly stated in the Ramchal that the energy of Pekidah is momentary, merely to grant…
The Blessing of Authenticity
One of the most magical moments in the parental relationship occurs when the veil of authority lifts,…
The Secret of Shovavim
(Transcribed from the Rav’s shiur by Rav Shlomo Katz, edited by R’ Yaakov Klein) The Zman of…
The Eternal Victory of Chanukah
One, less than serious, answer to the question of why we eat an abundance of fried foods…
And One for Your Friend
I’m still smiling as I recall this short, but super sweet episode that happened earlier this evening.…
Hakitzu VeRanenu #17: The Supernal Source of “Pekidah” and “Zechirah”
In the early days of the stage of Pekidah, there was a strong sense of nationalism; personal…
Hakitzu VeRanenu #16: Two Stages of Geulah – “Pekidah” and “Zechirah” (Part Two)
The foundation of the distinction between Pekidah and Zechirah and their natures is explained by the Ramchal…
It Took Me Back
Much to my surprise, some friends and I spent most of the morning and afternoon in Shaarei…
I Am Hopeful
We live in a complex world, a world with many issues that manifest across the experiential spectrum…
Hakitzu VeRanenu #16: Two Stages of Geulah – “Pekidah” and “Zechirah” (Part One)
The two stages of redemption and the distinction between them are explicated clearly in the seforim hakedoshim,…