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Kabbalah Online Magazine
Ki Tavo 5771
Vol. 7, No. 53 -- 12 - 18 Elul, 5771 / Sep. 11 - 17, 2011
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A note from the staff of Kabbalah Online in Tzefat
Welcome to our special Baal Shem Tov - Baal HaTanya - Chai Elul issue
Chai [18th of] Elul, inaugurates the final 12 day (one for each month of the Jewish year} countdown to Rosh Hashana as well as the birthday of the Baal Shem Tov (1698) and the Baal HaTanya (1745), and the yahrzeit of the Maharal of Prague (1609) This year we are focusing on the Baal Shem Tov, in the first three articles and the story at the end. Dedication
Chai Elul is this Shabbat already, so it is time to start wishing all of you
A healthy, prosperous, inspirational year 5772. |
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| The Baal Shem Tov | |
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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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Pray Like a Pauper
— No matter what state you are in, desire to be one with G-d
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Traveling to the Tzadikim
— Beginning in the month of Elul, many travel to be in presence of the spiritual masters.
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| History of Kabbalah | |
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Revealing the Concealed
— As the generations unfold, greater secrets become revealed
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| Tuv Ha'aretz | |
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Advantages of Being in Israel
— Chapter Five, Part 2
The closer one's connection to the Land, the greater the benefits |
| Weekly Torah Reading | |
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The Curse of Not Serving in Joy
Both Torah study and prayer should be performed with utmost joy. |
| Mystic Story | |
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“L’Chayim—To Life!”
— For years he longed to see the Baal Shem Tov. He saved and scrimped until finally he had enough money.
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