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Why, in the Torah teachings, a Man is Influencer and a Woman is the receiver?

Why, in the Torah teachings, a Man is Influencer and a Woman is the receiver?

In Noahide’s teachings, the concepts of “influencer” and “receiver” are fundamental principles that describe the dynamics of spiritual and physical interactions in various realms of the physical and spiritual universe. These concepts are deeply rooted in the understanding of how divine energy flows and manifests in creation. InfluencerThe influencer is the one who gives, transmits, or imparts energy, knowledge, or blessings. In Kabbalistic terms, the influencer is often associated with the masculine principle, which is active, initiating, and outward-directed. The…

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Korach: Challenge the prophecy of Moses

Korach: Challenge the prophecy of Moses

The Torah portion of Korach provides a powerful lesson about the consequences of opposing divinely appointed leadership. Together with his supporters, Korach questions Moses and Aaron’s authority and attempts to take over their positions as leaders. This rebellion is not just a political maneuver but a fundamental challenge to the divine order and G‑d’s chosen leaders.Moses and Aaron’s leadership aimed to maintain unity and guide the people towards their divine mission. This story emphasizes the value of unity and the…

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Shlach-Full trust in the Prophet of the Generation

Shlach-Full trust in the Prophet of the Generation

In the Torah portion “Shlach,” we see a stark contrast between the Torah reading and the Haftarah, the prophetic reading. In the Torah portion, the spies sent by Moses return to the Israelites with a discouraging report, claiming that conquering the land of Israel is impossible due to the strength and number of its inhabitants. This report demoralizes the people of Israel. In contrast, the Haftarah- prophetic reading, describes the mission of two spies, Caleb and Joshua, who return with…

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The first ever Mikveh is now being built in Kyoto!

The first ever Mikveh is now being built in Kyoto!

The first ever Mikveh is now being built in Kyoto!Construction is underway! This week the pouring of concrete into the mikveh will be completed.The Mikveh will be used by the local Jewish community and the many visitors who come annually. Please help us complete the construction as soon as possible by contributing. Donate Chabad Tokyo,צדקה עבור חבד טוקיו יפן – Chabad Tokyo Japan (chabadjapan.org)

Shlach: The  Power of Positivity

Shlach: The  Power of Positivity

In this Torah portion, Shlach, we can see the power of speech and the evil tongue, especially regarding the land of Israel.  Moses instructed the twelve leaders, one from each tribe, to explore the land and assess its quality, inhabitants, and fortifications. The spies found the land fertile and abundant with milk and honey. They brought back large clusters of grapes as evidence of their richness. However, most of the spies also reported big challenges. They mentioned that the inhabitants were…

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