15th of Av: The Holiday of Love or the Holiday of Unity?
A fascinating exploration of the story behind the 15th of Av.
July 31, 2025
July 26, 2023
A fascinating exploration of the story behind the 15th of Av.
What is the Rebbe’s proposal for the national days of mourning?
The Torah warns that G-d may leave the Jewish people and conceal His face from them. But Rashi sweetens the pill and tells us that this isn’t literal. Consolation in the concealment.
The secret advantage of the synagogue, and can others help us repent sincerely?
A person influenced someone else to do a good deed. Who gets the credit? The influencer or the actor?
During Israel’s War of Attrition, Moshe Dayan exhorted the troops not to be afraid, citing the Torah verse “Do not fear.” The Rebbe highlights the end of the verse, which tells us why we should not fear.