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LazerBeams
Ashdod, Israel
Author, editor, spiritual guide
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In Chassidic Israel, a Bar Mitzva is very simple. We don't make tremendous receptions in lavish halls. The Bar Mitzva boy puts on his new tefillin in the morning and gets called up to the Torah (if it's a Monday... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Lazer Beams
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Shavuot reminded us that we have free choice - either we choose to be web junkies, or we choose to be Torah enthusiasts. Whereas the web fries the mind, the Torah nourishes it. The choice is ours. Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at Lazer Beams
Shavuot, this coming Tuesday night, is the holiday of Hashem's unconditional love for His chosen people: Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at Lazer Beams
Here's our preparatory shiur for Shavuot: Why must we renew our receiving of the Torah every year? What is the Torah's role in the sustenance of creation? Let's get the answers: Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at Lazer Beams
When Hashem commanded Moses to take a national census and arrange the Israelite camp according to tribes, the Jewish people established their genealogy. What's the significance? Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2013 at Lazer Beams
It's pretty embarrassing to hang with turkeys when you can soar like an eagle: Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at Lazer Beams
Here's an inside glimpse of what went on last week when 480,000 people (number issued by Israel Police Dept.) frequented Meron on Lag B'Omer, the yahrtzeit of the holy Rebbe Shimon Bar Yochai, author of the Zohar: Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at Lazer Beams
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Expecting war? The "Iron Dome" missile defense system redeployed near Haifa - above image, via Rafael, Advanced Weapons Systems Development, Israel - "If Hashem will not guard a city, the watchman's vigilence is in vain", Psalm 127:1) Understanding Israel news... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2013 at Lazer Beams
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Do you know why so many of us lack confidence in ourselves? Have you ever thought why so many people are under-achievers? It's because we lack emuna and we have no idea of our potential. It doesn't matter if we're... Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2013 at Lazer Beams
Looking at Israel news through spiritual eyes, we'd discover that Amalek is the driving force behind much of evil, for he attacks Torah and emuna. But how do we recognize him? Usually, we hear about Haman and Amalek on Purim,... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2013 at Lazer Beams
Hashem gives us the Land of Israel and our Torah. In the Torah, Hashem gives us the formula for national security and the only way to find lasting peace in a hostile area. Glean the Israel news, the Knesset committees,... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at Lazer Beams
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Above image: An angry Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, spiritual leader of the Hizbulla, threatening to do everything to keep Bashar Assad in power, and now pitted against his Sunni rivals both in Syria and in Lebanon - image courtesy of www.albawaba.com... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at Lazer Beams
I gathered a stack of emails that you, my very special friends and readers have been sending me, and went to speak to my esteemed and beloved Rabbi and spiritual guide, Rav Shalom Arush shlit'a. As you might remember, it... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Lazer Beams
Here's a glimpse of Chassidic life in Israel, showing the traditional Lag B'Omer eve bonfire led by the Melizer Rebbe shlit'a, this past Saturday night, April 27, 2013. May the fires of Torah always burn bright! Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Lazer Beams
A marriage, just like fine crystal, is built slowly with lots of effort, but it can be shattered into smithereens with one careless word. If you're married, this 2-minute clip might be the most important thing you'll ever see; do... Continue reading
Posted Apr 28, 2013 at Lazer Beams
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Above: Bonfire in Ashdod, Motzaei Shabbat Lag B'Omer, 5773 Happy Lag B'Omer! Here's everything you need to know about Lag B'Omer. Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum from Midreshet Be'erot gives a fantastic overview of Lag B'Omer in The Fires of Lag... Continue reading
Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Lazer Beams
Rebbe Nachman says that if you believe you can ruin something, then believe you can rectify; this principle comes straight from the Torah, for Hashem grants another chance... Today's 42-minute emuna lesson will give you a new lease on life.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Lazer Beams
This week's Torah portion hints to the connection between the Omer and Rebbe Shimon Bar Yochai, whose yartzeit comes out on the 33rd day of the Omer, or "Lag B'Omer", this coming Motzaei Shabbat and Sunday... Blessings for a wonderful... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Lazer Beams
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What a spiritual adventure awaits everyone who joins us in the Ukraine from May 28 to June 2! There will be really special surprises too; not only Uman, Breslev, Medziboz and Berditchev, but a Shabbat experience you'll never forget. For... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Lazer Beams
Hashem wants us to lean on Him only. Anything else we lean on, in the words of the prophet, is nothing more than a wobbly reed. What does it mean to trust Hashem completely? It means that we sincerely believe... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Lazer Beams
Sometimes difficult things happen in our lives. We have all kinds of questions, "Why me?" "Why do I deserve this?" Emuna tells us that it's all for the best; see for yourself in the following 2-minute clip: Continue reading
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Lazer Beams
With Hashem's loving grace, it's my pleasure and privilege to give my wholehearted endorsement to Dr. Zev Ballen and his revolutionary "Ultimate Marriage" coaching program. Any person who participates in this program, which is solidly based on traditional Jewish teachings,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Lazer Beams
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Simply speaking, you are where your mind is. If you focus on paradise, that's where you'll be. The choice is completely up to you. Anytime is a good time to ponder, speak to Hashem, and to put our thoughts in... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Lazer Beams
Dear Rabbi Brody, My next-door neighbor is constantly borrowing things - a pint of milk here, a couple eggs there, etc. etc. Sometimes - especially before Shabbos or a holiday - she knocks on my door three times a day.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Lazer Beams
Much of what we see in this world is an optical illusion, especially from a spiritual standpoint. Don't let yourself be fooled. Check out my article, It's not What You See in this week's edition of Breslev Israel web magazine.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2013 at Lazer Beams