Last year we discussed the reason we say Lechaim, and how to say Lechaim. To read it again click here. (It is also a good introduction to what we will discuss below). *** Rosh Hashana night, 5507 [1746] The Teffilos of the Ba’al Shem Tov on Rosh Hashana night are legendary. But this Rosh Hashona night was different. The Ba’al Shem Tov was motionless, it…

“Rebbe, Mit Vos Davent Men”? With what [Hisbonenus] should I Daven?  A Chossid asked his Rebbe, sure he would now receive deep explanation in Chassidus. The Rebbe’s Response? “Daven Mit Di Verter” – Daven with the words [Pirush Hamilos]”. *** As we approach the end of this mini-series of Davening, we will discuss the first level of Avodas Hatefilla. Chassidus…

On a beautiful late spring afternoon, two young Bochurim applied for the one remaining space in a Yeshiva. They were very much alike, both refined Yerei Shomayim, had been better than average students, and both would do anything for anyone. But there was a difference, despite all of their shared Ma’alos, one of those boys had a terrible temper. He…