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Essays, Musings, and Poems
Don’t Ruin the Rare “Neshama Sighting”!
You are at the zoo with the family on a lazy summer Sunday. As you enjoy watching…
The Greatness of the Mekablim
It has long been suggested that the world is split into two kinds of people – givers…
Understanding “Chassidishe Kana’us”
I received the following question and thought it might be something others have wondered about as well.…
A Sentence is Completed
A few minutes ago, I was working on a future book, merrily pounding out words on the…
The Ocean of the Talmud
The term “Yam HaTalmud” traditionally serves as a metaphor for the Gemara’s breadth. However, perhaps even more…
Likutei Moharan – Where to Begin?
Although it is known as one of the most difficult and formidable of the Chassidic works, Rebbe…
Birkhas Kohanim at the River Danube
A poetic tribute to the 20,000 victims of the Danube River massacre of December 1944 – January…
Vision at Neilah
We can never stop mourning That which we never truly lost The end of the destruction –…
Three Candles
Wall of candles Wall of warmth A strong scent of melting wax fills the corridor Readying to…
The Eternal Jew
Down the boulevard of history he walks The Eternal Jew Stepping upon the The pavement of potential…
R’ Shimon! The Heiliger Reb Shimon!
Dancing around the fire, heart aflame, my soul has wings I leap and twist, The very earth…