This is from a series of articles by Rabbi Bernstein Moshe. This time, the topic is about Rosh Hashana, starting this Friday evening. Rosh Hashanah- Returning to the Source of Creation In Rosh Hashanah, all the life energy of the entire universe undergoes a big reset and renewal, a new light that has never been before in the world, comes down after Israel blows on the shofar. On this day, God completed all the acts of Genesis, for six days….
We have amazing news to share with you. Baruch Hashem, we are building two Mikvehs: one in Tokyo and one in Kyoto. Mikveh in Tokyo The Mikveh in Tokyo is located right next door to the Chabad House, in our spacious, exquisite Japanese garden. The Mikveh will be designed as a beautiful Japanese onsen. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Lag Baomer. This was a very moving and joyous event. Right after Rosh Hashana we will do the concrete for…
This is an article by Rabbi Bernstein Moshe. This time, we will discuss the upcoming Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana. Why No Parties Are Celebrated on Rosh Hashanah? Rosh Hashanah is one of the most important holidays (Sept. 16-17) . It is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and a day of judgment and coronation of G‑d as king. On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the universe undergoes a kind of reset, where the energy of life…
This is from a series of articles by Rabbi Bernstein Moshe. This time, it is about Parashat Ki Tavo. Ki Tavo- curses and blessings In our Torah portion, we find the “curses and blessings”. Each curse is associated with a specific action that goes against G-d’s command. On the other hand, there are many blessings when we fulfill G-d’s will. In these verses, also many Noahide laws are expressed. Idol worship: Condemning the creation and worship of idols or images….
Happy new month Last Friday, we started the month of Elul – the month of mercy and forgiveness. It is customary to hear the blowing of a shofar every day, which awakens the heart to return to G-d and to repent the negative actions of the past year.