MyLife Essay Contest 2018 He Who makes Peace in the Heavens, May He make Peace for Us: Resolving Political Intolerance according to Chassidus In the 21st Century the U.S. has been increasingly plagued by political intolerance: the unwillingness to even consider opposing political views. This has caused communicative failure across the political spectrum, resulting in
TOPICS Chassidus Applied to Isru Chag 0:51 Lessons from Parshas Shemini 15:07 What lesson can I derive from a negative Seder experience? 23:42 How do we correct wrongs if we can’t speak loshen hora? 29:19 Aren’t we all shluchim? 35:09 Shlichus follow-up (episodes 204; 206) 35:09 Chassidus Question: What is the correct definition of the
The most read article on the New York Times website of 2017 was entitled, “Why You Will Definitely Marry the Wrong Person.” More than world politics and climate change, people are thinking, and worrying, about the state of marriage. Everyone knows it’s not in great shape. In fact, with the high divorce rate it is
Imagine for a moment that you need to go to sleep early because you have to be on time to work the next day. This is crucial because your boss values punctuality over all else. After a speedy preparation, you hop into bed, close your eyes, and try to fall asleep. However, you find that
THE DARK SIDE One person struggles to make ends meet. Another has health concerns. One individual deals with tough relationships. And yet another is grappling with emotional issues. Each one seeks solutions and works to get past the shadow that envelops his life. Unfortunately, circumstances do not always work out the way we try to
Introduction Stress is an age old affliction. It contributes to emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, and addiction as well as health issues such as a weak immune system, cancer and heart disease, (may G-d protect us!). But most of all, stress is not fun. What Chassidism brings to the table is prayer. The potential
Life is full of challenges and one can find endless advice on how to remain healthy psychologically and emotionally. A popular suggestion includes strengthening ones faith and connection to G-d. The world of recovery for example, emphasizes greatly the importance of surrendering to a higher power to overcome addiction[1]. When it comes to anxiety and
Human emotions are complex. A range of so many different feelings come and go throughout your day. You feel excitement, disappointment, anticipation, happiness, anxiety, sadness, hope, fear, and despair…etc. they typically pass. But those feelings of anger and resentment just seem to linger in your heart and remain there forever. Being hurt by someone you
Introduction The Lubavitch movement was established by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, (1745-1812) in White Russia, in a small hamlet of Lubavitch. The Lubavitch leadership mantel was passed down, from father to son, or son-in-law. In the 1940’s, with the onset of the Communist regime in Russia, and the World War Two raging over Europe,
Why is it that we encounter situations that often times leave us frustrated and sometimes angry? Why is it that we find ourselves annoyed when faced with seemingly trivial circumstances? It’s because that specific situation was custom tailored for you! Hashem placed you in that exact place in order that you face that challenge and
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