Astronomers have discovered that not all stars shine. There are stars of monstrous density that do not emit light but absorb it. They are called black holes. There are already enough black holes in the universe. If you have light within you, illuminate the surrounding world. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
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Electricity is the hidden force in Creation. It is not perceivable by any of the five senses; we only know of it through its effects and consequences. Yet it is from it that we receive powerful light and strength. Electricity is a wonderful analogy to mystical Hasidic ideas. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
The launch of “Apollo,” the program for American spacecraft flights to the Moon, was postponed twice due to trivialities. The Rebbe noted then: – The more important the matter, the more important the details. This includes the most important matter—the purpose of Creation. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
The Golden Rose Central Synagogue informs about the start time of prayers and other important moments on Chol HaMoed and the last days of Pesach 5785 (from April 12 to 20) for Dnepr. April 15-17, Tuesday-Thursday, Chol HaMoedShacharit – 7:00Shacharit – 8:30Shacharit – 10:00Mincha – 13:30Mincha – 19:15Maariv – 20:05 April 18, Friday, Eve of … Prayer Schedule for Chol HaMoed and the Last Days of Pesach
Live a life above the limitations of nature, and God will take care of the miracles. For the fool, everything that cannot be explained does not exist. The wise man knows—what exists cannot be explained. — THE WHOLE WORLD IS MY TEACHER. The Baal Shem Tov teaches that from everything happening around us, from everything … Quote
The world is unpredictable. Determinism, the doctrine of the regularity and causal conditioning of all events and phenomena, is nothing but an artificial remnant of the 19th century. All we can say is that there are some not too strict rules by which God usually plays. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Just as the search for chametz, the burning of chametz this year will take place earlier than usual – on Friday, the 13th of Nisan/April 11. All chametz must be burned by 11:33 AM (Dnepr time). , found during the search, except for a small amount left for Shabbat meals, as will be explained further … Burning of Chametz
As we complete the preparations for Passover, this evening we need to conduct the search for leaven – “Bedikat Chametz.” By this evening, every Jewish home must be thoroughly cleaned of leaven in any form – not only bread, beer, and pasta, but even crumbs from them and anything that may have come into contact … Don’t forget to search for leaven – “Bedikat Chametz”.
This video guide was prepared by the Jewish community in 2015 and is intended for those who decided to conduct the Seder independently. However, today, in the context of martial law in Ukraine, it is especially relevant and important, and we hope it will provide significant help to the Jews of Dnipro (and perhaps beyond). … Preparing for Passover – a video guide for conducting the Passover Seder by Rabbi David Altman.
1. Miracles can be overt, breaking the laws of nature as if they mean nothing; such miracles can be seen even by a fool. There are miracles that require some reflection to understand: yes, something unusual has happened. But there are miracles so great, so incredible, that only God comprehends them. Such miracles happen constantly, … Quote
You can sell the chametz at the Central Synagogue “Golden Rose,” in the synagogue hall with Rabbi Ruven Milman. For those who, for any reason, cannot personally come to the synagogue, there is an opportunity to fulfill an important commandment – to sell chametz online. Sell chametz online Schedule for the pre-Pesach week and the … Don’t forget to sell the chametz!
When God performs a miracle, it happens in such a way that we later look into the natural course of events and say, “I understand, it’s not quite as it seems. And that too is a miracle.” – Lubavitcher Rebbe
God is not Nature. But Nature is divine. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
The world in the holy language is “olam,” a place of concealment. It appears to be independent of the Creator; in other words, it is a world only because of the concealment of the truth. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
We take the laws of nature too seriously. We believe that the world exists just as the Creator exists. A miracle is a state of knowledge that asserts: “Our reality is but a reflection of the Higher Reality. In this Higher Truth, there is no world, there is nothing but Him.” – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Existence is the greatest of all miracles: every moment, everything comes into being from absolute nothingness. In general, the essence of everything is nothing from which it arises. Why is it unbelievable that nothing behaves like nothing? Why is it easier to accept the existence of the world than to believe in miracles? – Lubavitcher … Quote
A Hasid who suffered great losses complained to Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Lyady about his difficult situation and his countless debts. – You tell me about your needs, but you say nothing about those who need you, – noted the Rabbi. – Do what God expects from you, and He will provide you with what … Quote
If you see what needs to be corrected and know how to do it, you have found a place in the world that God left for you to fulfill. But if you only see how it is ugly and wrong, then you yourself need to be corrected. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
When you run away from responsibility from one place to another, a double loss occurs: you are not in the place where you should be and you are in a place where you should not be. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
When one sees blossoming fruit trees for the first time during the month of Nissan, one should say this blessing: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁלֹּא חִסַּר בְּעוֹלָמוֹ כְּלוּם וּבָרָא בוֹ בְּרִיּוֹת טוֹבוֹת וְאִילָנוֹת טוֹבוֹת לֵהָנוֹת בָּהֶם בְּנֵי אָדָם. Baw-rooch ah-taw Ah-doh-noi Eh-loh-hei-noo meh-lech haw-oh-lawm sheh-loh chee-sar beh-oh-law-moh keh-loom oo-vaw-raw voh beh-ree-yohs toh-vohs veh-ee-law-nohs … The Laws of the Blessing on Blossoming Fruit Trees
