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2 April 2025

  • 11:3311:33, 2 April 2025 diff hist +2,490 N Kafal - Doubling Created page with "thumb '''kafal''' (doubling) is when something specific repeats itself multiple times, whether it's a number, object, or blessing. This doubling can occur multiple times, even infinitely. == connection to geulah == "kafal" is connected to and indicates the concept of geulah, as brought in the midrash: "five letters are doubled, and all relate to redemption. '''chaf-chaf''' through which avraham avinu was redeemed from ur kasdim, as..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 11:3011:30, 2 April 2025 diff hist +1,078 N Chumash (Book) Created page with "'''The Chumash''' is a term for each of the five books of the Torah. == Name == The Torah is divided into five books: Sefer Bereshit (Genesis), Sefer Shemot (Exodus), Sefer Vayikra (Leviticus), Sefer Bamidbar (Numbers), and Sefer Devarim (Deuteronomy). Each of these five is called a Chumash, meaning "one of five." It is sometimes printed as one book, and sometimes as five separate parts. == Holiness == This chapter requires adding Chabad context. You are invited to co..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 11:2911:29, 2 April 2025 diff hist 0 m Krisas Bris - Cutting a covenant Raphaelwilmowsky moved page Krisas Bris to Krisas Bris - Cutting a covenant without leaving a redirect
  • 11:2911:29, 2 April 2025 diff hist +6,030 N Krisas Bris - Cutting a covenant Created page with "'''Krisas Bris - Cutting a covenant''' is an action between two people who love each other, as a sign that the love between one another will never cease. == Covenants Mentioned in the Torah == ==== Abraham and Abimelech's Covenant ==== Our father Abraham cut a covenant with Abimelech, king of the Philistines, through seven sheep that he brought to Abimelech, and by their mutual oath. The covenant was made in the city of Beer Sheva, and the city itself is named after t..." Tag: Visual edit

1 April 2025

  • 20:4920:49, 1 April 2025 diff hist +4,381 N Yochanan Twersky Created page with "Rabbi '''Yochanan Twersky''' (Menachem Av 5660 - 20 Kislev 5742/1900-1982) was the Rebbe of Rachmastrivka. He was the son of Rabbi David of Rachmastrivka and grandson of Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Rachmastrivka. He was crowned as Rebbe after his father's passing in 5710/1950, and immediately upon filling his father's position, he began a relationship of friendship and admiration with the Rebbe. == His Relationship with the Rebbe == The Rebbe of Rachmastrivka was always am..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:4520:45, 1 April 2025 diff hist +178 Yaakov Menachem Mendel Sperlin No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:4420:44, 1 April 2025 diff hist +1,929 N Yaakov Menachem Mendel Sperlin Created page with "thumb Rabbi '''Yaakov Menachem Mendel Sperlin''' (5657 - 4 Nissan 5750) was a Chasidic rabbi who served for many decades as a shochet and bodek (ritual slaughterer and inspector) in various towns. thumb == Life History == Rabbi Sperlin was born in the town of Druyia in 5657 to his father Rabbi Refael Moshe Sperlin. At the age of 16 in 5673, he began studying at Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim an..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:3920:39, 1 April 2025 diff hist +2,473 N Yavneh (Company) Created page with "'''Yavneh''' was a company founded by the Rebbe Rashab with the goal of being recognized as a legal entity that could collect and receive donations for the benefit of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim. After its closure, the company was re-established in Germany under the name 'Philanthropy'. == History == In Czarist Russia, there was a prohibition against maintaining religious institutions as independent entities. Therefore, legally, Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch was not r..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:3120:31, 1 April 2025 diff hist 0 m Rayevndshel Raphaelwilmowsky moved page RAYEVNDSHEL to Rayevndshel without leaving a redirect current
  • 20:3020:30, 1 April 2025 diff hist +1,922 N Rayevndshel Created page with "'''Rayevndshel''' - '''R'''abbi '''Y'''osef '''Y'''itzchak '''V'''e'''N'''echama '''D'''ina '''Sh'''neerson '''L'''ubavitch - is a special charity fund that was managed by the Rebbe Rayatz and Rebbetzin Nechama Dina for Jewish institutions in the United States. The fund was established on Tu B'Shvat 5704 (1944) and operated until the passing of the Rebbetzin in 5731 (1971). == Fund Activities == In the first protocol of the conference, the Rebbe was also listed among t..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:2920:29, 1 April 2025 diff hist +1,315 N Wake up Yidden Created page with "'''Wake up Yidden''' is a children's song in English that describes the anticipation and preparation for the Geulah (redemption) and greeting Moshiach Tzidkeinu (our righteous Messiah). The song received enthusiastic encouragement from the Rebbe during farbrengens. == History of the Niggun == The lyrics were composed by Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Kagan in the 5730s (1970s), and were set to a march melody that originated with Polish Chassidim. The song was composed in Camp Gan..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 17:3217:32, 1 April 2025 diff hist 0 m Yehoram Ulman Raphaelwilmowsky moved page Rabbi Yehoram Ulman to Yehoram Ulman without leaving a redirect current Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
  • 16:3116:31, 1 April 2025 diff hist +9,572 Takonas Limud HaRambam - The Rambam Study Initiative →Further Reading Tag: Visual edit
  • 16:2316:23, 1 April 2025 diff hist +49 Fish →Eating Fish with Milk current Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:1315:13, 1 April 2025 diff hist +43 Sefer Torah No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:1215:12, 1 April 2025 diff hist +6,584 N Sefer Torah Created page with "thumb A Sefer Torah is a book made from parchment, which is well-processed animal hide, written by a Sofer STaM with special ink, and with ruled lines. The Sefer contains all five Chumashim of the Torah, and if even one letter is missing from the Torah, the Sefer is completely invalid. == Writing a Sefer Torah == Extended article – Writing a Sefer Torah There is a special mitzvah of writing a Sefer Torah, "And now, write for yourse..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 15:0915:09, 1 April 2025 diff hist +650 Kashrus No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:0715:07, 1 April 2025 diff hist +663 Kashrus →See Also Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 15:0415:04, 1 April 2025 diff hist +6 Writing a Torah Scroll No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:0415:04, 1 April 2025 diff hist +56 Writing a Torah Scroll No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:0315:03, 1 April 2025 diff hist +8,497 N Writing a Torah Scroll Created page with "thumb Writing a Torah scroll is a positive commandment from the Torah and is the last of the 613 commandments. This commandment obligates every Jew to write a Torah scroll. == Source of the Commandment == The commandment is derived from the verse: "And now, write for yourselves this song and teach it to the Children of Israel". Although there is a dispute among halachic authorities regarding the details of this commandment in our times..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 15:0115:01, 1 April 2025 diff hist −3 The Chassidic Attire No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:0015:00, 1 April 2025 diff hist +293 The Chassidic Attire No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:5514:55, 1 April 2025 diff hist +21,477 N The Chassidic Attire Created page with "thumb '''The Chassidic attire''' customary among Chabad chassidim differs from that of Polish chassidim and is more similar to what is customary in Lithuanian communities. It consists of a short suit on weekdays, and a long one on Shabbos for married men, a "kneitch" hat, and for married men also a gartel. Over the years, less emphasis has been placed in Chabad chassidus on maintaining a fixed style of dress, while the main investment w..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 14:4414:44, 1 April 2025 diff hist +6,110 N Lashon Nekiah - Clean Language Created page with "'''Lashon Nekiah - Clean Language''' is speech using alternative terminology for concepts that the speaker does not wish to mention directly. The source of the term "clean language" is in the Babylonian Talmud. In Tractate Pesachim (page 3, side a) a Braita is brought: "It was taught in the school of Rabbi Yishmael: A person should always speak in clean language." == Its Origin == The use of "clean language" is a halachic obligation. In Chazal, many warnings appear not..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:4114:41, 1 April 2025 diff hist +3,769 N Magen David Created page with "'''Magen David''' is an ancient Jewish symbol that has been identified for hundreds of years with Jewish tradition. It has been incorporated in embroidery on Torah arks, in decorations on tombstones in cemeteries, at entrances to synagogues, and in additional Jewish elements. The symbol is called 'Magen David' (Shield of David) because according to common assumption, this shape was engraved on the shields carried by warriors in King David's army. == History of the Symbo..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:3914:39, 1 April 2025 diff hist +11,715 N Midrash Created page with "'''Midrash''' refers to a method of interpreting biblical verses. In Jewish tradition, biblical interpretation is divided into four main approaches: pshat (the primary meaning of the text), remez (interpretation), drash (expanded interpretation), and sod (mysticism). The Midrash, as its name suggests, primarily deals with drash, and somewhat with remez. To derive conclusions from verses, various interpretative techniques are used. These techniques are called "midot sheh..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:3714:37, 1 April 2025 diff hist +2,335 N Museum Created page with "A museum is a venue where collections in a specific field or several fields are concentrated: works of art, art objects, antiquities, science, and so forth. == In the Teachings of Our Rebbes == ==== Visit of the Rebbe Rashab ==== The Rebbe Rashab visited the Louvre Museum in Paris, and he wrote a letter in which he expressed his admiration for the works of art while demonstrating knowledge of the painters' names and interpretation of the works. The Rebbe Rashab was imp..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:3514:35, 1 April 2025 diff hist +3,452 N Milsa D'Bedichusa Created page with "'''Milsa D'Bedichusa''' is a term used by our Sages to describe a statement that brings joy and expands the mind. It belongs to kelipat nogah (neutral shell) which rises to holiness when used for divine service. == Definition of the Concept == Unlike the Hebrew word "joke" which sometimes refers to simple mockery, "milsa d'bedichusa" refers to things that bring joy, not to frivolity or levity which come from kelipah (impure shell). Moreover, this frivolity is the essent..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:3414:34, 1 April 2025 diff hist +10,065 N Minhag (Custom) Created page with "Minhag is a general term for practices that have spread and been accepted among Jewish communities, despite not having a halachic obligation from the Torah or the Rabbis. Some minhagim have very ancient sources dating back to the time of the Mishna and Gemara, while others continue to develop in each generation. As a result of the Jewish diaspora, there are many minhagim that vary from community to community, and the Torah guidance is that each person should follow the..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:3214:32, 1 April 2025 diff hist 0 m Minyan Raphaelwilmowsky moved page MInyan to Minyan without leaving a redirect
  • 14:3114:31, 1 April 2025 diff hist +9,476 N Minyan Created page with "A '''minyan''' is a group of at least ten Jewish males above the age of thirteen, gathered together. When a minyan assembles, the Divine Presence (Shechinah) rests upon the participants with greater intensity, enabling them to pray as a community, read from the Torah, and fulfill mitzvos that require a minyan. There is great importance in prayer, Torah study, and fulfilling mitzvos in a communal setting. Additionally, there is a special virtue in studying matters of geu..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:2914:29, 1 April 2025 diff hist +4,016 N Seder (Order) Created page with "Seder (order) is a fundamental concept in divine service, where a person needs to be organized in their daily schedule, and establish regular study sessions at fixed times, as our Sages said "Have you set fixed times for Torah study." == Study Schedules == '''Extended article - Keeping the Sedarim (Schedules)''' In Kuntres Etz HaChaim, the study schedule for nigleh (revealed Torah) and Chassidus in Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim is outlined, and it's explained that keeping to..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:2714:27, 1 April 2025 diff hist +3,427 N The Siddur Created page with "'''The Siddur''' is a book that contains the prayers recited by Jews on weekdays, Shabbat, and the main prayers for holidays. In certain editions, Torah readings for Mondays and Thursdays of the week are also included. == History == The first known Siddur is attributed to Rav Natronai Gaon, who sent it to the Alisano community in Spain. This was followed by the Siddur of Rav Amram Gaon of Sura, written for the Barcelona community in Spain. Copies were sent to Jewish com..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:2614:26, 1 April 2025 diff hist +2,559 N Aveirah Created page with "When a person does not fulfill one of the 613 (Taryag) mitzvos that Hashem commanded in the Torah (both mitzvos that require a person to perform some action and mitzvos that forbid a person from performing some action), he transgresses the will of Hashem, and the act he performed is called an aveirah (transgression). == The Aveirah == Chazal said, "A person does not commit an aveirah unless a spirit of folly enters him." It is explained in Chassidus that since every Je..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:2414:24, 1 April 2025 diff hist +3,577 N Blind Person (Iver) Created page with "A '''blind person (Iver)''' is someone whose sense of sight is impaired, and as a result cannot see. There are many types and causes of blindness; the problem can be in the eye, the nerves, or the brain. == Names for the Blind == The blind person in the language of the Sages is called "Suma" or "Sagi Nahor." The Rebbe asks why a blind person is called "Sagi Nahor," which means "abundance of light," when seemingly this mocks the blind person who has no abundance of ligh..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:2214:22, 1 April 2025 diff hist +6,548 N Jewish Shtetl (Town) Created page with "'''Jewish Shtetl (Town)''' was the typical form of residence for Jews in Russia and Eastern European countries (which were mainly under Polish government). For hundreds of years, Jews used to live in cohesive towns and maintain an authentic Jewish way of life there. The Jewish towns were a symbol of rooted, authentic Jewish life and the proper way to manage a Jewish community. == Distribution == There were two main reasons for the existence of Jewish towns. One was the..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:1914:19, 1 April 2025 diff hist +3,403 N The Ten Martyrs Created page with "The Ten Martyrs were ten Tannaim (Mishnaic sages) who were killed for the sanctification of G-d's name by the government. It is traditionally accepted that the reason for this was because they were equivalent in their generation to the ten tribes who sold Joseph the Righteous, and therefore they were killed. Among these Tannaim were Rabbi Yishmael the High Priest, Rabbi Akiva ben Yosef, Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel, Rabbi Chanina ben Teradion, Rabbi Elazar ben Shamua, Rabbi..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:1814:18, 1 April 2025 diff hist +8,435 N Pikuach Nefesh Created page with "Pikuach Nefesh is a halachic category describing a situation where a Jew is in danger of death. == Overrides the Entire Torah == <blockquote>"One of the Alter Rebbe's sayings: We have no conception of how precious a Jewish body is in the eyes of Hashem." – Translated from Hayom Yom, 29 Elul.</blockquote>The Gemara states that nothing stands in the way of Pikuach Nefesh except for idolatry, forbidden relations, and murder, but the rest of the Torah's mitzvos are set as..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 14:1514:15, 1 April 2025 diff hist +5,670 N Pilpul Created page with "'''Pilpul''' is a method in Torah study where one reaches Halachic investigation through deep analysis and examination of the subject being studied from all angles. == Its Purpose == This section is incomplete. Please contribute to ChabadPedia and complete it. There may be more details on the discussion page. Pilpul is a method in Torah study where through deep learning, questions arise about what is being studied, leading to a deeper understanding of the text. Sometim..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 05:4205:42, 1 April 2025 diff hist +46 Fish No edit summary Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit

31 March 2025

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