He looked cautiously over his shoulder. Only when he was sure that
nobody was watching, he took a small jar from his coat pocket.
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Insight of the Week
22
KISLEV 5785 - Monday, Dec. 23, 2024
That the overt
miracle of Chanuka, the lighting of the Menorah, lasted for eight
days, is not accidental, but intrinsic....However, being the last
miracle of its kind until the coming of Mashiach, Chanuka had to embody
"eight" in a unique, special way. It had to breathe "eight".
Ascentof Safed is designed to be a place for relaxation, reflection,
interaction, and spiritual exploration, where you can grow and learn
in your own way, at your own pace, in an open atmosphere. You can
experience a wide range of learning, volunteer, creative, recreation
and other opportunities at Ascent as well as in the Old City of Tzfat.
We can help you create a personalized study plan, you can join one
of our weekend or weekday retreats, or you can come to relax and attend
study and meditation sessions at your leisure, while staying in our
great hostel with its spectacular views.
The inner meaning of what Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi,
the author of Tanya, wrote,is that a Jew must "live with the
times". To live and be directed by what we read in the Torah
portion of the week.
If you enjoyed Saturday
Night Full Moon", you're sure to want its sequel. Another
collection of intriguing Stories of Kabbalah Sages, Chasidic Masters
and other Jewish Heroes by Ascent's storymaster, Yerachmiel Tilles.
OUT OF PRINT; now in its 3rd 4th printing!
Deep mystical insights from the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria
on the Weekly Torah, translated into English by Moshe-Yakov Wisnefsky.
A summary of lessons conducted at the Ascent Institute in Safed
by Nadav Cohen on the first 12 chapters of the Tanya, on its themes,
including stories and examples.
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