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Kabbalah Online Magazine
Week of Ki Tavo 5778
Vol. 14 No. 49, 15 - 21 Elul, 5778 / Aug. 26 - Sep.1 , 2018
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A note from the staff of Kabbalah Online in Tzefat
Welcome to our special Baal Shem Tov - Baal Tanya - Chai Elul issue.
The 18th day of Elul, which starts a 12-day countdown (one day per month of the old year) till Rosh Hashana, is also the anniversary of: the birth of the Baal Shem Tov (articles #1, 7), and of the Baal HaTanya (#2-3), and the yahrzeit of the Maharal of Prague (#4), as well as the date on which the Besh"t revealed the Chasidic movement, in 1734, Articles #5-6 are for the Weekly Reading, both delving into the significance of the long list of 'curses' contained within. In addition, articles #1,2,6 provide excellent preparatory material for Rosh Hashana, especially #3. Next week: Our special Rosh Hashana 5779 issue. Dedication
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Elul 18: Baal Shem Tov Day
— The birthday of the 'Besht' is a time to learn his teachings
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Eyes on the Land
— The Land of Israel is known as "the land of G-d's desire"
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On Language
— The Written and Oral Torah evoke different aspects of holiness
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| Pirkei Avot - Ethics of the Fathers | |
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2:5 The Strength of the Community Social Unit
— Why and how you should not separate from the community
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Reducing Exposure to Curses
— When we do mitzvahs happily, we elevate our soul and make it part of the spiritual community of Jewish souls above.
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Sadness, Joy, Descent, and Ascent
— To fully serve G-d, we must celebrate the blessing in everything.
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| Mystic Story | |
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Two Orphans and Their Wedding Presents
— Each of the unexpected guests presented himself as a relative of one of the orphans.
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