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It was you all along

It was you all along

Is reading a self-help book self-help? Or is it the author’s help? If we are inspired by someone to do something, are we still self-motivated? Perhaps we’re just being influenced? In his ma’amer, Ani L’Dodi, the Rebbe answers this question and sheds light on the mystery of man serving G-d. This is part five and the final installment of this series featuring the Rebbe’s ma’amer, Ani L’Dodi, 5726 (1966). Part One, Elul — Being Proactive Part Two, He Doesn’t Wake You, He Waits…

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He Doesn’t Wake You, He Waits For You

He Doesn’t Wake You, He Waits For You

During Elul, G-d isn’t inspiring us, but He’s intriguing us. He’s preparing us to be inspired. In the second part of “Ani L’dodi,” the Rebbe sheds light on the notion that there’s more to a king than just his awe-inspiring persona. There’s the king himself. But how do we go about accessing the king, G-d, Himself?   This is Part Two of Five Part One: Elul—Being Proactive Part Three: He Awaits you, Wherever You Are Part Four: Not Just What You Do,…

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It’s All About Love

It’s All About Love

What is the most efficient way to drive out negativity from the world as a whole? Doesn’t overly focusing on just refuting negativity feel dispiriting? In Part Three of the ma’amer “Bila Hamoves Lanetzach” (find Parts One and Two here), the Rebbe sheds light on the idea of negating evil by analyzing how we respond to the negativity that’s within our consciousness. The best way to understand the world’s relationship with G-d is by understanding our relationship with Him.  …

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Greater Than Anything Before

Greater Than Anything Before

What is true peace? How can life, love and Holiness win in a world that has war, death, and evil? Human wisdom falls short attempting to answer questions that people have had since the beginning of time. In a ma’amer delivered in 1965, the Rebbe provides a fresh perspective from the lens of Torah. Ma’amer Bila HaMovess LoNetzach Part Two Find Part One here. In the future, when Moshiach comes, evil (the source of spiritual and physical death) will be…

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Beyond Good and Evil

Beyond Good and Evil

Beyond Good and Evil Why is there death in the world? Why do bad things happen to good people? How can G-d allow evil to exist? These are probably the most powerful and most difficult questions that challenge faith. No one wise would claim to know the answer and no one who has experienced pain and rose above it can answer. Few have the knowledge, sensitivity, and courage to tackle such questions. The Lubavitcher Rebbe, in his ma’amer delivered in…

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Smaller Is Better

Smaller Is Better

How rich must we be to be satisfied? How confident must we be to feel successful? How great must we be to become leaders? You probably think you know the answer… This edition of The Long Short Way covers the second part of the seventh chapter of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s ma’amer, Basi Legani from 5710 (1950). Basi LeGani is a series of four ma’amorim, the second, HaYosheves BeGanim, includes the chapter we learn this year. This ma’amer was distributed on 13…

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Leading Humbly

Leading Humbly

How does being small make me big? How can being a receiver make me a giver? What makes a leader? This edition of The Long Short Way covers part of the seventh chapter of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s ma’amer, Basi LeGani from 5710 (1950). Basi LeGani is a series of four ma’amorim, the second, HaYosheves BeGanim, includes this year’s chapter. This ma’amer was distributed on 13 Shvat, the yohrtzeit of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s mother. Download the PDF here. In the previous…

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A War On Spirit

A War On Spirit

What are we celebrating on Chanukah? What was the Greeks’ issue with the Jewish people? This edition of The Long Short Way covers an excerpt of the Rebbe’s ma’amer, Tonu Rabbonon Mitzvas Ner Chanukah, from Parshas Mikeitz, 5738 (1978). This ma’amer was distributed with its sequel in honor of Chanukah, 5747 (1987). Download the PDF here.   A War On Spirit       The Greeks defiled the oil in the Heichal of the Beis HaMikdosh as an act of…

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Real Triumph

Real Triumph

  What is the Torah’s relevance to the real worlds? What role does Chassidus play? How does Torah refine the world? This edition of The Long Short Way covers an excerpt of the Rebbe’s ma’amer, Podoh V’Sholom 5741 (1980). This ma’amer was said and distributed in honor of 10 Kislev, the birthday and yohrtzeit of the Mittler Rebbe. Download the PDF   Real Triumph       These questions can be answered from both a physical and spiritual perspective. At…

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Shifting Our Gaze

Shifting Our Gaze

If I’m able to make up a missed mitzvah, why do I need to do mitzvos every day? Open parts one, two, three, and four in a new tab. Download the PDF here.   Shifting Our Gaze       The purpose of Torah and mitzvos is to refine and cleanse the material world.   ח) אַךְ הָעִנְיָן הוּא, דְהִנֵה יָדוּעַ שְׁהַתַּכְלִית דְתּוֹרָה וּמִצְווֹת הוּא לִפְעוֹל בִּירוּר וְזִיכוּךְ בָּעוֹלָם הַזֶה הַגַשְׁמִי.   Most people live a lifestyle —or want to live a lifestyle—based on their…

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