Vayechi
There are those who can live without really breathing. Just as there are those who can breathe without really living.
Jacob’s final seventeen years are spent in Egypt. He binds an oath with his children to bury him in the Holy Land. Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons, Ephraim and Menasheh. Jacob nearly reveals the end of days. Nearly but not quite. In his final moments, Jacob blesses each one of the twelve tribes, inspiring them (and their progeny) to fulfill their unique missions and potentials in serving their Creator. A massive procession, including Jacob’s family and the who’s-who of Egypt, accompany Jacob to burial near his wife and parents in the Double Cave in Hebron. Joseph passes away at 110. He too commands that his bones be taken out of Egypt and buried in the Holy Land. This would happen with the exodus. Joseph reminds the people that G-d will take them out of Egypt, to the land that was promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Vayechi: Do our Shadows have Substance?
Embracing the duality of life in both its light and dark dimensions may not lead to nirvana, but will allow one to peacefully navigate the dynamic waters.
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Vayechi: The Sound of Darkness II
Does darkness have substance, or is it just the absence of light? Rather than trying to fight the darkness pushing us down, we should find inner peace.
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Vayechi: Book Ends
The story of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is a blueprint that encapsulates in microcosm all the events that take place in history, both personally and globally.
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Vayechi: Warming The Winter
Inspiration alone is not enough, but when it is combined with effort and exertion, one can burst through his constraints and the world will open up for him.
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Vayechi: Soul Profit
Your soul, the origin of human dignity, contains unimaginable strength waiting to be released by you. Discover the power when matter is fuzed with spirit.
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Vayechi: 2500 Seekers
Let us always remember that whomever you meet in the coming year will not be an accident. It will be an opportunity – a dual opportunity: For you to illuminate, inspire and warm that person’s soul, to inspire encourage that person to add and extra good deed; and for you to be illuminated and inspired in return.
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The Human Story in Twelve Words: The Book of Genesis
The section names of the Book of Genesis chronicle the most basic truths of our existence: that life is purposeful. It chronicles the human story.
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Jacob and Rachel
Learn about the male and female spiritual duality as illustrated by Jacob and Rachel, “the choicest of the Patriarchs,” and the quintessential mother of Israel.
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Double Stitching
Rabbi Yerachmiel had a lesson for a proud tailor: A humble spirit is noticed and evokes admiration, while arrogance and pride is devoid of grace and beauty.
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The Secret
We learn from Reuven and Judah the true definition of leadership. From Jacob we learn how to truly participate in the perfection of creation.
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Life After Life
The story of how Jacob lived, which is an eternal lesson regarding the true meaning of life.
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Rights of Steppage
This parable of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson teaches us that everything we do and every step we take has the potential to be infused with spirituality.
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Life, Death and Reality
Discover a new perspective on death from the scope of spiritual reality. Learn how Torah operates within the confines of nature but is not limited by it.
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Israel and Gaza: A Candid Conversation
The battle in Gaza is being fought not only on the ground, but also in our psyches. It’s hard to even distinguish whether our opinions are based on facts or propaganda.
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End of Book One – Jacob Never Dies
Jacob and Joseph always remind us that we can overcome any challenge. When we hold onto our faith in G-d and His promises, then we will always prevail.
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Which Personality Type Describes You Best?
May we discover our path and live up to it. May it help us reach the time at the end of days when we will gain clarity as to who belongs to what tribe.
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Beyond the New Year
The book of Genesis ends as the year ends. But our book just begins. What will your story be? It’s up to you.
Do You Have Healthy Boundaries?
Discover the infinite power of the finite and understand why healthy structure in relationships, is the key to experiencing transcendence of all structure.
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Can We Beat Death?
The true secret of beating death lays in rethinking our definition of life and death. Everything dies. But when we look at life through an immortal lens, then we can find the key to living forever.
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Twelve Tribes; Twelve Paths: Which Personality Are You?
Let’s go back to the original book of all books – the Bible to discover which personality we best reflect. What better way to understand ourselves than based off the tried and true wisdom of the Torah?
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