We all have bitterness and challenges - these are part of the life journey that God wants for us. God also provides a chance for a respite, a rest, at time to come closer to God and feel the joy of redemption — Shabbos. We can learn this from a fascinating insight of the Sfas Emes on the mitzvah of Korban Pesach discussed in this week's torah portion.   Inspiration and lessons from the Sfas Emes based on the weekly Torah reading.  Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser, Rabbi Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff , Moshe David Tokayer, and others.  Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah, Brache Chaya bas Feyga, Avraham ben Bluma, Naftli Hersh ben Rachel   A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center  Sponsor this class! visit: www.picoshul.org/donate   #shabbat #shabbos #sefasemes #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning #problemsolving #bo #exile #redemption

Exile, redemption, impurity, revealing the future. Jacob was in Egypt, but he wasn't in Exile. Shabbat can be a way to stay out of exile too. _______ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Vayechi from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser, Rabbi Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff , Moshe David Tokayer, and others. Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center Sponsor this class! visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #everythingfromgod #sefasemes #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning #hagar #problemsolving #vayechi #exile #redemption

We often blame ourselves for our mistakes and think there is no way to fix them. God who helped you come to the mistake can also help you with the solution. We see this in the powerful and dramatic events in the Viceroy of Egypt's court, when Yehuda he is trying to engineer a prisoner swap. More interesting revelations ensue, including insights into different ways that we can connect to God, our mistakes, and how to seek repairs. ___________________ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Chayei Sarah from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser, Rabbi Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff , Moshe David Tokayer, and others. Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center Sponsor this class! visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #everythingfromgod #fixingmistakes #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning #hagar #problemsolving #vayigash

Divine providence - Jacob’s Journey - Blessing from Preparing the Menorah There are times in our lives when we have to act with more love and sometimes with more justice, there are times we have to hold back because we know it’s not healthy. We learn from this week’s Torah portion an insight into Jacob’s own life journey, which can inform ours. Also we learn some insights into Chanukah/Hanukkah - about the special reward for preparing the menorah. Also a story about Divine Providence __________ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Vayeshev from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser. Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center Sponsor this class! visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #divineprovidence #rebelimelech #everythingfromgod #godiseverything #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning #hagar #problemsolving #vayishlach

Often we think that the best way to resolve a problem is to put more time, effort or money into a solution. Sometimes that may be the way to solve the problem. But what if the problem presents no obvious solution? What if no amount of time and money in the world will possibly solve it? By recognizing that we have everything we need, and that everything comes from God we can merit having our eyes opened to a solution. In this teaching of the Sfas Emes we look at the dramatic meeting of Yaakov and his brother Esav, and Hagar who is left in the desert but miraculously is saved." __________________ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Chayei Sarah from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser, Rabbi Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff , Moshe David Tokayer, and others. Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center Sponsor this class! visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #everythingfromgod #godiseverything #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning #hagar #problemsolving #vayishlach

Another Way of Looking at Shabbat. Shabbat can be a time of rest. It can also be a time to inspire us and recharge our spiritual batteries. If can prepare us for the week ahead. ______________ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Vayeitzei from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #inspiration #shabbat #spiritualliving #motivation #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning

We are told over and over again that our successes are made through our own efforts and that our failures are ours to learn from. However, is that really always the truth? From an episode in Parsha Chayei Sarah we learn that success can come when get out of our own way. When we realize that we are God's ambassadors in this world. ______________ Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Chayei Sarah from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #chayeisarah #motivation #shaliach #messengerfromgod #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #abraham #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning

God tells Abraham to leave his home and go... but doesn't tell him where he is going. This offers a big lesson and insight into deepening our faith and connection with God. Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Lech Lecha from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Inspired and informed by Rabbi Leff, Rabbi Shlomo Besser and Rabbi Elimelech Biderman. Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #abraham #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning

What connects the story of Adam and Chava being sent from the Garden of Eden, Avraham and Sarah, the giving of the Torah, the Jewish people and God, and the holidays? In this wide ranging discussion from the Sfas Emes, we see the progression of human history as not a fall from grace, but an intentional repurposing of humanity and its mission. Additionally, how do we keep the inspiration of the High Holidays with us after they leave? Do we inevitably have to fall from the elevated spiritual state of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Tishrei or is there a way to keep that with us all year? Inspiration and lessons from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters Inspired and informed by Rabbi Shlomo Besser and Rabbi Elimelech Biderman. A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #breishit #adamandeve #highholidays #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning

The Sfas Emes teaches that Yom Kippur is a joyous day of self transformation and a taste of the World to Come. Inspired and informed by Rabbi Nosson Chayim Leff Z"L and others. A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #yomippur #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning

Two dvar Torahs of Sfas Emes on Parsha Nitzavim and a true story to inspire us in our Rosh Hashanah Prayers. First Sfas Emes teaches about how we can achieve having Torah easily within our reach. The second is how we can turn around our lives even after going far away from where we want to be. #sfasemes #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonah #teshuva #roshhashana #baalteshuva #besser #truestory

Being a person who keeps their word is so important. Based on The Tiferes Shlomo on Parsga Matos

Teaching on Parsha Pinchas. The Sfas Emes teaches that God's plan for us is revealed over time. We might want to forsake God, or even to act on God's behalf. And it's imperative that we examine our motivations. I am just upset because things didn't go my way? Am I genuinely concerned for others or only myself? Why should I be privileged to know the story of my life when no one else is? Inspired and informed by Rabbi Nosson Chayim Leff Z"L, Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser, and others. A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center Soon on TorahNow.com to sponsor this class visit: www.picoshul.org/donate #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #pinchas #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein

External and internal factors can impact our lives careers spiritual practice. Through using the example of Aaron The High Priest, the Sfas Emes teaches how to seek equanimity in life and Spirituality.

God desired to create the world. And Created within us a desire to connect with Him. But we get muddied in the complexity of the physical world and sometimes we forget that. Shabbos reminds us of our true spiritual roots and we can connect with God who is hidden in everything.

Somehow our body and soul have to live together and it creates an internal battle. The body and the soul both seek actualization. Based on the Sfas Emes teachings on Shavuot 5651 (1891). A project of Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center and Torahnow.org To sponsor a class visit: picoshul.org/donate #torah #sfasemes #body #soul #desire #balane #shabbos #meaning #actualization #mindfulpractice #chassidut #midrash

Toiling in Torah is both a necessity and a metaphor for travelers on the highway of life. It includes intellectual pursuit, searching, and mindful activity.

#mindfulness #chassidus #torah Sfas Emes and Rebbe Nachman teach us to see the holy fire of Torah and Godliness in everything. This insight originates in a discussion of the power of speech to inspire and destroy. We discuss self-image, spawning salmon, buying shoes, and how this all helps us see the Fire of Torah in everything. Based on the Sfas Emes commentary on the Torah portion of Behar 5632, informed by the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Besser Rabbi Noson Chayim Leff Z"L. A project of Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center and Torahnow.org To sponsor a class visit: picoshul.org/donate #torah #sfasemes #rebbenachman #selfesteem #mindfulpractice #chassidut #breslov #midrash

Shabbos mode is built into the fabric of the world and with our actions we can bring holiness into time space and life. Based on Sfas Emes Parsha Emor תרמ"ב 1882

The insights of Tiferes Shlomo on Parsha HaChodesh The connections between the renewal of the month and the mitzvah of the New Moon, the future redemption of the world, Adam and Eves' fall from the Garden and the Jewish people's process of spiritual redemption. To sponsor a class picoshul.org/donate