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If Elul is a month of joy, why does Parshas Ki Savo confront us with 98 curses—and why do we recite Selichos at the very end of the month? In this thought-provoking column, Rabbi Tuvia Bolton explores three powerful Chassidic stories that reveal the deeper message behind the curses, the true meaning of serving Hashem with joy, and how the Rebbeim revealed the hidden bracha within even the darkest moments • Full Article
The Torah calls on us to place judges and policemen at our gates—while shortly afterward commanding us to be “simple with Hashem.” Rabbi Tuvia Bolton explores the apparent contradiction through two powerful stories of the Baal Shem Tov, showing how Torah demands both wisdom and strength alongside the purity and sincerity of temimus. Drawing on the teachings of Chassidus, he explains how these seemingly opposite qualities ultimately complement one another—and how their combination can help bring Moshiach Now • Full Article
In this week’s Torah portion, Rabbi Tuvia Bolton explores why Hashem places both blessing and curse before us, revealing that life’s challenges are opportunities to choose faith and bring blessing into the world. Through a remarkable story involving the Rebbe and a miraculous recovery, he explains how Elul calls for both awe and joy, inspiring us to strengthen our commitment to Torah and mitzvos as we prepare ourselves and the world for the coming of Moshiach • Full Article
Why does Judaism place such emphasis on physical mitzvos like Tefillin and Mezuzah? In this week’s Torah portion, Rabbi Tuvia Bolton explores the deeper meaning behind the commandments through a remarkable true story from France, where a single Mezuzah transformed not only the life of a young Jewish woman, but also rekindled the soul of a Holocaust survivor who had abandoned Judaism decades earlier • Full Article
Why is Shabbos Chazon, which falls during the saddest days of the Jewish calendar, considered one of the happiest Shabbosos of the year? Rabbi Tuvia Bolton shares a powerful story of a businessman facing financial ruin whose encounter with The Rebbe transformed both his fortunes and his life, revealing how even the deepest darkness can become the source of the greatest blessings • Full Article
The Jews complain, and God sends venomous snakes. Moshe prays, and God tells him to place a snake on a pole so that whoever looks at it will live. How can looking at a snake heal? And why a snake instead of, say, a dove – a symbol of peace? • Moshiach Beparsha is a weekly drasha connecting the Rebbe’s teachings on Moshiach with the weekly Parsha, presented in an engaging way with stories and practical life lessons • Read More
Why does the Torah devote so much space to seemingly insignificant lists and details? In this week’s article, Rabbi Tuvia Bolton explains how every detail in the Torah reflects a deeper Divine purpose. Through a remarkable story involving the Rebbe and an army doctor, he illustrates how even the smallest details can change lives—and how this lesson prepares us for the ultimate redemption with Moshiach • Read More
This video class features a Maamar from The Rebbe in honor of Shabbos Paeshas Pinchas, titled “Kodesh Yisrael”, delivered on Shabbos Paeshas Pinchas, 16 Tammuz, 5741. Presented by Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, the class offers insight, inspiration, and practical guidance • Watch
In his latest Parshah insight, Rabbi Tuvia Bolton explains how Bilam and Balak’s curses were transformed into blessings, highlighting the power of Ahavas Yisroel and the Rebbe’s call to bring Moshiach through one more act of goodness • Full Article
In this deep dive, Rabbi Heschel Greenberg uncovers one of the most elegant and profound explanations in all of Rambam’s writings. Why does the Rambam forbid a Kohen from seizing Terumah or Maaser — even with words? Why must it be taken with dignity? And how does this single characterization — that the Kohen is eating from Hashem’s table — solve one of the strongest questions Tosafot ever asked on Rashi regarding the prohibition of Tevel (untithed produce)? This is not just dry halachah. This is Rambam at his philosophical best: revealing the inner spiritual mechanics behind the mitzvah and answering a question that has bothered learners for centuries • Read More, Watch
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