Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon

181 articles by Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon.

א חסיד מאכט א סביבהRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Obituary · #1158I write this to you in the middle of the Shiva of one of my dearest friends, Harav Chaim Shneur Zalman A”H ben yiblt ” a Harav Shalom Shimon Yaakov sheyichye Baras.
How to Influence OthersRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1148Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, When the Rebbe came to America, he was appointed by the Frier...
Battling the Modern-Day Reform MovementRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1147Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, I would like to start off with a story that I heard from the ...
Grassroots LeadershipRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1146Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, One of the great Chassidim of the Frierdike Rebbe was Rabbi R...
Moshiach on TrialChanukahRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1144Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, While the Yom Tov of Chanuka is behind us, we do not stop tha...
In the BeginningYud-Tes KislevRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1143Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We recently celebrated 19 Kislev, the Rosh Hashana of Chassid...
The Binary TzaddikRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1142Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This week we celebrate the 90th wedding anniversary of the Re...
Moshiach Doesn’t BiteRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1141Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, There is a fascinating letter that the Frierdike Rebbe wrote ...
Turn Your Dream into RealityRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1139Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, Some of you may have never heard of the city of Gomel. That i...
Time to Get off the ElevatorRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1138Dear Reader sh’yichyeh There is a fascinating letter of the Frierdike Rebbe, which is...
Get a Life!Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1137F rom the year 5648, the Rebbe Rashab, whose birthday is 20 Cheshvan, would spend much time travel...
The Chassidishe Booster ShotRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Farbrengen · #1136Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, There is a famous Chassidic story regarding the power of a fa...
What Will You Daven for This Rosh Ha'shana?Rosh HashanahRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1134Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are currently in the last few days of the month of Elul. I...
Mincha & GeulaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1133Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, The Rebbe writes in the HaYom Yom 24 Elul: “There w...
The Foundation of Chassidus Chabad Is GeulaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1127Dear Readers sh’yichyu, Many of us know about the dilemma that the Alter Rebbe had, w...
Moshiach: Made in AmericaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1126Dear Readers sh’yichyu, In our previous article, we discussed the importance of ident...
Exiting Exile with ExcitementParshas MaseiRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Parsha Thought · #1126THE FOUR EXILES The second of two Torah portions that we will be reading this week entitled Mas...
What Kind of Air Are Your Children BreathingRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1125Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In the HaYom Yom for 12 Tammuz, the birthday and Chag HaGeula...
It’s About TimeRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1124Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are in the midst of the summer break and many Chassidim ta...
Hiskashrus for the Y & Z GenerationsRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1123Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In last week’s article, we discussed the role of a ...
A Resolution Proposal for Gimmel TammuzGimmel TammuzRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1122Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, Gimmel Tammuz . These two words bring out deep emotional reac...
A Treatment Regimen for the Galus JewRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1121Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, After the passing of the Rebbe Rashab in Rostov, and the cont...
What’s Your Chassidic Id?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1120Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, On Shavuos, we commemorated the yahrtzait of the Baal Shem To...
Moshiach is Achdus and Achdus is MoshiachShavuosRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1119Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are all preparing for the Yom Tov of Shavuos, the Yom Tov ...
Working Together to Bring the GeulaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1118Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, The year 1938 was not an easy year for the Frierdike Rebbe. E...
The Rebbe’s BroomRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1117Dear reader sh’yichyeh, In 5698/1938, the Frierdike Rebbe was living in Poland and he...
The Power to TranscendRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1116Dear reader sh’yichyeh, We recently learned in the HaYom Yom (6 Iyar): “Our...
Upshernish as a Prelude for the Days of MoshiachLag BaOmerRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1115Dear reader sh’yichyeh, Many are preparing themselves for the holy day of Lag B&r...
The Ultimate Combat Training GuideRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1114Dear reader sh’yichyeh, We are now in the weeks between Yetzias Mitzrayim and Mattan ...
Get to WorkRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1112Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are now during the time of S’firas HaOmer, when ...
Jewish Leadership 101NissanRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1111Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are now in the month of Nissan, the month in which we read...
The Importance of Learning the Chassidic ParshaParshas VayakhelRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1110Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, Throughout the HaYom Yom there is much discussion about the s...
Reborn in the Era of MoshiachChof-Beis ShvatRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1106Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are still internalizing the lessons and inspiration that w...
The Chassidic BlueprintParshas YisroRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1104Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos, Parshas Yisro, we read in the Torah about the g...
The Power of YechiParshas BoRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1102Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos, Parsha Bo, is the Shabbos before Yud Shvat, ...
Says Who?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1101Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are all getting ready for 10 Shevat 5778, the 68th Yahrtzai...
Takeaways from the Celebration of R’ Sholom Mordechai RubashkinRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1100Dear Reader sh’yichyeh We are all still under the influence of the “Didan N...
PreparationsRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1099Dear Reader sh’yichyeh We recently learned in the HaYom Yom about how a Chassid prepa...
Conquer Your MindRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1094Dear Reader sh’yichyeh This Shabbos is the Shabbos before 9-10 Kislev, the birthday, ...
Moshiach at Every TurnRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1093Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, On Simchas Torah 5701 the Frierdike Rebbe told the following ...
Don’t Be a PeasantRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1091Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We recently learned the following story in the HaYom Yom (6 C...
Elevation Vs. RevelationParshas Lech LechaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1090Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This week, the week of Parshas Lech Lecha, marks the beginnin...
The Revolutionary Power of Torah StudySimchas TorahRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1088Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are all preparing for the joyous Yom Tov of Sukkos, when we...
You Too Can Have Yechidus with the RebbeRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1086Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, The story is told that when Reb Mendel Futerfas came to Eretz...
Seventh Month; Seventh GenerationRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1085Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos (Nitzavim-VaYeilech, 25 Elul) is Shabbos Mevarch...
No Compromises or ConcessionsRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1084Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos is Chai Elul, the birthday of the holy Baal Shem...
Priority Numero UnoRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1083Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, One of the most famous teachings of the Baal Shem Tov is (HaY...
The Power of T’hillimRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1082Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, As Chassidim, we are constantly encouraged by our holy Rebbei...
Elul Accounting for DummiesRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1081Dear Reader sh’yichyeh This Shabbos Parshas R’ei is Shabbos Mevarchim Chode...
A True P’nimi Is Someone Who Declares “Yechi"Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1077Dear Reader Sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos, Matos-Massei, is Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Mena...
Stop the Destruction and Start BuildingRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1076Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos, Parshas Pinchas, is the first Shabbos of the Th...
T’fillas Ha’derech on the Road to GeulaYud-Beis TammuzRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1075Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, L’chaim! Good Yom Tov! May the Z’chus of ...
How to Merit the Rebbe’s HisgalusRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1073Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos Parshas Korach is Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, the Shabbo...
No One Is ExcusedParshas ShlachGimmel TammuzRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1072Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos, Parshas Shlach, is Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tam...
The Hiskashrus BarometerGimmel TammuzRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1071Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, The Rebbe writes (HaYom yom 1 Cheshvan): The Rebbe my father t...
What Is the Best Way to Reach out to Other Jews?ShavuosRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1069Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are all preparing for the Yom Tov of Shavuos, when we celeb...
What Is the Appropriate Age to Start Teaching About Moshiach?Parshas AchareiRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1068Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We have discussed on many occasions the importance of learning...
Which Is Greater: Pesach I or Pesach Ii?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1067Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are currently in the special days of S’firas HaOm...
ID Please!Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1066Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In the HaYom Yom of 6 Iyar, the Rebbe writes: “Our s...
Don’t Let the Sodomite Salt Blind Our Open EyesRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Parsha Thought · #1066FIRST AND LAST WATERS The Torah portion K’doshim-Holy not surprisingly emphasizes the ...
What Does Our Beloved Really Want?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1065Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, There are many inspiring days throughout the year. This is es...
Celebrating the Here and NowYud-Alef NissanRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1064They tell a story of three people who were schmoozing about what type of eulogy they would like to be said at their funeral.
Royal PedigreeRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1063Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos (VaYikra) is the first Shabbos of the month of N...
The Power of HappinessAdarRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1061Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, The month of Adar is in full swing. Even though we already cel...
The Cold War FinaleRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1060Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos (Tetzaveh) is Shabbos Zachor, when we remember wh...
Our Collective Bar MitzvahParshas TerumahRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Parsha Thought · #1059NO COINCIDENCES In the construction of the Mishkan— the portable Sanctuary—...
We Must Stop Being Apologetic About MoshiachParshas TerumahRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1059Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos (Parshas Truma) falls out right before Zayin Ad...
Make a Right TurnParshas MishpatimRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1058Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This week is Parshas Mishpatim. The Parsha focuses on the so...
The Chassidic SupermanRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1056Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos is Parshas B’Shalach. In the HaYom Yo...
The Hayom Yom’s Blueprint for Our GenerationRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1055Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos (Bo) is the Shabbos before Yud Shvat. All Chassi...
A Breath of Spiritual Fresh AirRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1054Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In the HaYom-Yom of 29 Teves the Rebbe writes: “We...
(I Will) Make the World Great AgainParshas ShmosRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1053Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In our Parsha (Shmos), the Torah tells us (2:23): &ldquo...
Your Survival Kit for These Topsy-Turvy TimesParshas VayechiRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1052Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos we read Parshas VaYechi. It is the first Shabbos...
Critical Lesson to Learn from Hei TevesRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1050Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This upcoming week we will all be celebrating the Yom Tov of...
How to Ensure Your Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from Its TreeRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1046Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos is Parshas Toldos. The word “Toldos&am...
Transcendent Chesed in This WorldParshas Chayei SaraRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1045Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In the HaYom Yom of 22 Cheshvan, that fell out on Shabbos Chay...
Futuristic Educational MethodsParshas VayeiraRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & Moshiach · #1044Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, The most famous HaYom Yom in connection with Parshas VaYeira ...
Have a Happy WeekRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Chassidic Thought · #1043Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We have B”H had a very successful Shnas Hakhel and T...
Our Mandate Defines USRosh HashanahRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Parsha Thought · #1041Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, As we finished the year of Hakhel 5776 and entered 5777, I wo...
Just When You Thought It Was Over...Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1040Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, After last week’s article in which we went through ...
The Hakhel DigestRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1039Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This article is being written as we are finishing this special...
The Year of the (Lucky) Triple SevenRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1038Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This year of 5776 has been a very special year. The Rebbe&...
30 Days Left to HakhelElulRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1037Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, The summer months have come and gone. We are now in the speci...
Don’t Be a Chassidishe Korach!Parshas KorachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1028Dear Chassidim sh’yichyu, This Shabbos (Korach) is Gimmel Tammuz. Those two words bri...
Geula Is the Fusion of Dual TruthsParshas KorachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Parsha Thought · #1028BRIBING G-D? Moshe’s confrontation with Korach, who revolted against Moshe’...
Reliving Mattan TorahRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1022This Shabbos we will be reading the Torah portion of Behar. The word “Behar – on the mountain” refers to the giving of the Torah on Har Sinai.
No Exceptions WhatsoeverRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1020Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We have spent much of the year discussing the Mitzva of Hakhe...
Beyond DemographicsRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1017Dear Readers sh’yichyu, This Shabbos – Shabbos Metzora – is &...
Why Roast the Korban Pesach’s Legs?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1016Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos, Parshas Tazria, is also Rosh Chodesh Nissan, th...
Hakhel Does Not DiscriminateRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Parsha Thought · #1015Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos, Shabbos Parshas Shmini, we read Parshas Para, a...
Birthdays = Hakhel = MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1013Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos (VaYikra) is the first Shabbos of Adar Sheini. T...
Moshiach’s Seifer TorahRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1012Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, Parshas P’kudei is the culmination of Seifer Shmos....
Moshe Rabbeinu’s Final PleaParshas VayakhelRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1011Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This week is Parshas VaYakhel. Just from the sound of the nam...
The Machatzis Ha’shekel Paradox - When Half Is a WholeParshas Ki SisaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #1010Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This week’s Torah portion begins with the Mitzva of...
The Future of Diversity and Demographic InclusionParshas TetzavehRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1009Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In this week’s Torah portion we learn about the com...
Mi’sh’nichnas Adar Rishon Marbim B’simchaParshas TerumahRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1008Dear Readers sh’yichyu, This Shabbos – Parshas Truma – is also th...
Teaching Chassidus to Beginners?Tu B'ShvatRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1006A LESSON FROM TU B ’ SHVAT
The Power of Children in Hakhel and Bringing MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1005Dear Readers sh’yichyu, This week - the week following Yud Shvat - we read Parshas B&...
Why Is the King a Critical Aspect of the Mitzva of Hakhel?Parshas BoRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1004Dear Reader sh’yichyeh This Shabbos – Parshas Bo – is the Shabbos...
The Central Role of the Jewish Woman in Hakhel and Bringing MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1003Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos, Parshas VaEira, is also 28 Teves, the birthday ...
Unity Through HalachaParshas ShmosRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1002Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos (Parshas Shmos) falls out between two very sp...
Power of 10Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1001Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This week was the fast day of the tenth of Teves. On tha...
1000: The Difference Between Gola & GeulaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #1000Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This week we celebrate the special victory of Hey Teves, the ...
Chanuka, Hakhel, & MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #999Dear Readers sh’yichyu, A Freilichin Chanuka! Chanuka has turned into a real Yom T...
Dreaming About HakhelParshas VayeishevRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #998Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In this week’s Parsha we learn of the descent of Yo...
Hakhel NotesParshas VayishlachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Hakhel · #997Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos we read Parshas VaYishlach. The word VaYishlach ...
The Hakhel DemographicParshas VayeitzeiRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #996Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This week’s Parsha is VaYeitzei. It is in this w...
The Ultimate HakhelRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Geula Thought · #995Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, On Shabbos Mikeitz 5751, the Rebbe made the following stateme...
Hakhel: Past, Present and FutureParshas Chayei SaraRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #994Dear Reader sh’yichyeh In this week’s Parsha we find two central themes: 1)...
Mitzvas Hakhel as a Blueprint for Successful ChinuchRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #990Dear Chassidim sh’yichyu, I write these thoughts, on Motzaei Shabbos (of Parshas Ni...
25 Years of GeulaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Geula Thought · #986Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, There is a well-known story about the printing of the Ta...
Moshiach for the BlindRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #985We look at the world and see a bunch of seemingly random and capricious events taking place. We are puzzled and worried about the direction the world is heading.
True Ahavas YisroelRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #982Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In the Sicha of Matos-Massei 5751, the Rebbe makes the fol&...
When Is It Not Alright to Cry?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #980Dear Reader sh ’ yichyeh , In our previous column we wrote about the directive of the Rebbe to learn the laws of the Beis HaMikdash during the three weeks.
About Which Directive Did the Rebbe Say That “Es Kumt UN Shver?”Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #979Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We have mentioned many times in this column the directive of the Rebbe ( Tazria Metzora 5751) to learn about Moshiach and Geula.
We’ve Done This BeforeShavuosRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #974The Torah describes at length the story of Yetzias Mitzrayim, the preparation for Mattan Torah, Mattan Torah itself, and the vicissitudes of the lives of B ’ nei Yisroel in the desert.
Modern-Day MannaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #971Dear Friends sh’yichyu, We are now coming from Chodesh Nissan, the month we celebrate ...
The Power of “Just Do It”Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #968Dear Fellow Chassidim sh’yichyu, This Shabbos is Shabbos HaGadol, the Shabbos before 11 Nissan and Chag Ha’Pesach. These two Yomim Tovim complement each other.
Moshiach and ChinuchRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #961In our previous articles we discussed the Torah view of Jewish kings in general and King Moshiach in particular.
Moshiach & GeulaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #959Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, Firstly, I would like to start off by wishing each and every one of you, “L’chaim!
Moshiach and ChinuchRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #958Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In our previous article, we discussed the Torah’s view of a Jewish King.
Chinuch and MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #957Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, Our previous article concluded with the promise of a discussion regarding the role of a Jewish king through the eyes of the Torah.
Chinuch and MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #956Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, In our previous article, we started going through the explanation process to some of the basic questions that our younger bachurim have.
Moshiach & ChinuchRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #955Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, Thank you for your responses to my articles.
Moshiach and ChinuchRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #953Dear Reader sh ’ yichyeh , In our previous article we discussed the basic principle of Chinuch , that before you can demand anything from them and expect positive results (you can…
Moshiach and ChinuchRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #952Dear Readers sh’yichyu, In the past few articles, we discussed some of the basic and necessary approaches to educating our youth today.
The Power to PrevailRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #951Dear Readers sh’yichyu In the past few articles, we discussed the importance of instilling in our children the Emuna that Moshiach will reveal himself at any moment and that even…
Moshiach and ChinuchRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #950CHINUCH OF YEMOS HA’MOSHIACH (PART 3)
CHINUCH OF YEMOS HA’MOSHIACH (Part 2)Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #949The preparation for the coming of our righteous Moshiach is the most all-encompassing aspect of Judaism and includes all the other points and details of the work of shlichus.”
CHINUCH OF YEMOS HAMOSHIACH (Part 1)Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #948Dear Readers sh ’ yichyu , In honor of 20 Cheshvan, the birthday of the Rebbe Rashab , the founder of Tomchei T ’ mimim, I am happy to introduce our new series of articles : Chinuch of Yemos HaMoshiach .
Tammuz and MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #932We are entering the fourth month of the year, the month of Tammuz. Throughout the generations the month of Tammuz was always a month of solemnity and mourning.
What Is the Proper Preparation for Gimmel Tammuz?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #931As everyone is preparing themselves for Gimmel Tammuz 5774, I want to bring an enigmatic Midrash to your attention.
To Get You Must First AskRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #926This week we celebrate the special Yom Tov of Pesach Sheini. We are all familiar with the story of Pesach Sheini. The source for this mitzvah is in BaMidbar (9:1-14).
13th OF IYAR AND MOSHIACHRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #925This coming week is 13 Iyar. Yud Gimmel Iyar marks the yahrtzait of Rabbi Yisroel Aryeh Leib o.b.m., the brother of the Rebbe.
28 Nissan ReduxRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #924What is the “straightforward path” (the easiest and fastest among all the paths of Torah) that all the Jewish people, who have concluded their service, should choose to realize the revelation and coming of Moshiach ?
Yud Alef Nissan and MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #923Today is 11 Nissan 5774, the 112th birthday of the Rebbe MH”M.
Are We Still in Egypt?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #922When Hashem asked Moshe to take the Jewish people out of exile, Moshe responds, “Please send your other messenger.” Rashi explains that he is referring to Moshiach.
Stay Strong!Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #917We must hold on! Please do not let Galus shake your Emuna at the very last moment. We all know that right before daybreak the darkness is strongest.
Marching Forward, Joyfully!Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Thought · #917When the wagon stopped for the third time that day, even the gentiles realized that everything that happened with the Nasi Ha’dor was with his consent.
Joy and MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #914Whoever is of the seed of Israel ought to rejoice in the joy of G‑d, Who is happy and joyous with His abode among the creatures of the lower spheres, who are on the level of actual physical Asiya.
The Special Segula of SimchaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #913…what more can be done that hasn’t already been done?!… We could say that the thing which still wasn’t done in order to bring Moshiach is – the desired service of simcha [joy] in order to bring Moshiach.
Our Mission StatementRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #910“In every generation an individual descended from Yehuda is born who is qualified to be the Moshiach for Israel,” and that “one who qualifies because of his righteousness to be…
Count to ElevenRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #909Shvat is the 11th month of the year.
Chaf-Daled Teives and MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #908By Rabbi Gershon Avtzon Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Friday is 24 Teives, the Yahrtz...
30 DaysRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #907…the Rebbe told us the goal of our generation: “This, then, is why the seventh is so cherished: it is he who draws down the Sh’china, in fact, the essence of the Sh’china;…
The Month of the LionRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #906Regarding the prophecy of 10 Teves and the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash, the Navi (Yechezkel 4:3) writes: “And you shall take yourself an iron skillet and make it an iron…
Teives and MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #905As we get closer to Moshiach, the Geula aspect of Teives is becoming more and more apparent.
Why Didn’t King Chizkiya Merit to Be Moshiach?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #904The primary way that we show our thanks and appreciation to Hashem for the miracles of Chanuka is by lighting the Menorah for 8 days.
Moshiach and Yud-Tes KislevYud-Tes KislevRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #903“In these times – the days of Moshiach – in which we now find ourselves, we only need to open the eyes.
Moshiach’s WeddingRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #902By the Rebbe marrying the Rebbetzin the Rebbe officially joined the “Royal Family” thereby setting the stage for him to officially take over the leadership of Lubavitch.
Issue 900 and MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #900This Shabbos (Toldos 5774) is Shabbos Mevarchim Kislev. It is the Shabbos that ushers in the month that is filled with many days of Chassidic celebration and Geula.
The One and Only PointRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #900When the Rebbe spoke about the new avoda as a “gateway to all matters of shlichus,” it meant – whoever does the smallest action which is permeated with this point, is inside.
What Did the Rebbe Tell Chassidim Who Felt Forlorn to Do?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #899Dear Reader Sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos (Chayei Sara 5774) marks 22 years since we heard ...
Mar-Cheshvan: A Month of GeulaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #898At first glance it seems that the month of Cheshvan is a month that symbolizes exile. There are no official Jewish holidays and the darkness of winter begins to become apparent.
The Intersection of Sukkos and MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #895Dear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are approac hing the Yom Tov of Sukkos. It is a special ho...
Will We Fast on Yom Kippur When Moshiach Comes?Yom KippurRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #894Commemorative fasts will be nullified in the Messianic era and, indeed ultimately, they will be transformed into holidays and days of rejoicing and celebration… Yom Kippur…
The Refurbished Shofar of MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #893When we sound the Shofar on Rosh HaShana, we remind G-d about Avrohom’s self-sacrifice, and pray that as a result He will administer His judgment upon us with kindness.
The King – Moshiach – Is in the Field!Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #892There are times when the king comes out to the fields outside the city.
Keep ‘Em Busy and They’ll Have a Good LifeRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #891When we come to this Big City, the temptations are many. So G-d gave us a great Torah and many precepts. ‘We are kept busy buying the best merchandise — the Torah and Mitzvos.
The Undercover MishnaRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #890This is an important lesson for us in the time of exile. We know that in comparison to the Torah of Moshiach, our Torah learning is trifling.
What Is a Prayer Doing in the Middle of a Legal Code?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #889According to Jewish law, when must one pray? It is when one feels that he is lacking one of his needs (see Hilchos T’filla of the Rambam).
Should We Be Terrified of the Day of Judgment?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #888Many people ask: The Tanna is telling us that we will eventually have to stand judgment in front of Hashem. The ultimate judgment will be in the times of Moshiach.
The Number ThreeRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #887The Mishna is teaching us that if we live a life filled with and focused on Moshiach (the third Beis HaMikdash, third Geula etc.), the Yetzer Hara cannot get a Jew to sin.
Resurrection for AllRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · #884The Mishna only enumerates the list of people that do not deserve to be resurrected in their own merit. However, Hashem will show his great mercy and resurrect them anyways.
Are Lefties Disabled?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #883Will Kohanim who are lefties serve in the Beis HaMikdash in the times of Moshiach? Will lefties become righties when Moshiach comes?
Moshe Does  Not Say Anything  of His OwnParshas KorachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #882Before Gimmel Tammuz our connection to the Rebbe was through visible and tangible “wires,” through dollars, t’fillos, farbrengens, Lekach and more.
Counting the Omer When Moshiach ComesRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #878When Moshiach comes, this mitzvah will regain its Biblical status. If so, one may reason, in comparison to its Biblical requirement it is as if we missed counting the Omer.
So Why Are We in the Bronx Zoo?Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #876While historically we felt that the main responsibility was on the Tzaddikim – Rebbeim – and we would do our small part, the Rebbe shifted the responsibility onto us.
Divine Transportation for a Divine ItineraryRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #874With the advance on technology, we now have cars and trains. Will we be permitted to go to the Beis HaMikdash with cars or is it specifically important that we go by foot?
Pay Your Taxes!AdarRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #870The Halachic status of the Mitzva in the times of Moshiach of donating Machatzis HaShekel, the half-shekel coin that is to be collected for purchasing communal offerings.
The Role of Women in the Times of MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #868If it is the case that the entire world will be elevated to such a spiritual state, will the spiritual requirements of women change as well?
The Moshiach Before Moshiach: Moshiach Ben YosefRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #828There is a tradition from the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov that the extraordinary length of the present severe galus has already made up for the troubles of that possible future…
Who’s Who in the Times of MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #827Dear reader sh’yichyeh: This article will serve as an introduction to our new series e...
30 Cycles of Bringing MoshiachRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #826Dear Reader sh’yichyeh: This past week world Jewry celebrated a special milestone. Th...
The Buck Stops Here! Part VIIRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & Geula · #824Dear Reader sh’ yichyeh, The Rebbe — the leader of this generation —...
15 Av: A Lesson in EducationRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & MoshiachDear Reader sh’yichyeh, We are approaching the 15th of Menachem-Av. The Mishna in Mes...
Geula: The One-Track MindParshas VayeishevChanukahRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & MoshiachDear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos (VaYeishev) is the Shabbos that leads into the yo...
Cars in the Time of MoshiachNissanRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & GeulaThe obvious question is as follows: In modern times, we all have access to cars and trains and other modes of modern transportation.
When Will the Halacha Be Like Rashbi?Lag BaOmerRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Moshiach & HakhelDear Reader sh’yichyeh, This Shabbos (Emor) is the Yahrtzait of the Rebbe’s...
Do You Really Believe? Prove It!Yud ShvatRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · FarbrengenToday, everyone is screaming different versions of “We Believe.” Some are screaming that we believe that the Rebbe is still our Nasi.
There Is Only One Way to Be AliveKislevRabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon · Ha’yom Yom & MoshiachDear Reader Sh’yichyeh, We have entered the Chassidishe month of Kislev. It is a mont...