Monthly Archives: September 2008

Sep 30

Yamim Noraim

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Moreh

We are now in the Days of Awe.  Between now and Yom Kippur our actions may change the decrees from shamayim(heaven). Teshuvah, tefillah, and tzedakah (The Three T’s) are three ways you can enhance this time of introspection.  Teshuvah we have been talking about for the last 30 days, this is returning to HaShem.  Tefillah is prayer and tzedakah is charity.  If we could humble ourselves during this time, we could become closer to our Creator. Tradition teaches that on Rosh HaShanah the Book of Life and the Book of Death are opened.  The names of the righteous are written in the Book of Life, and the names of the wicked are written in the other book.  The “tweeners” as I like to call them, are neither righteous or wicked, but have the opportunity to choose during this time for their outcome for the upcoming year. The Books are “closed” on Yom Kippur, and the decrees are begun on Hoshannah Rabbah. If you are not sure where your name might be, the Three T’s would be a great place to start.  May you be inscribed for a good year!

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Sep 24

Formula for the Cleansing of Sins

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Moreh

Rebbe Nachman uncovered a formula for the cleansing of sins.  Read the following list of Tehillim (Psalms), in order, in Hebrew if possible, but if not your own language:

Tehillim 16, 32, 41, 42, 59, 77, 90, 105, 137, 159

When finished read Tehillim 91 as well.

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Sep 17

What do you think?

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Moreh

During this time of Teshuvah, and the Amazing timing of all the distractions of attacks, violence, storms, financial collapse, will we stop, take a breath and see what is behind all of this?  It may be that it is HaShem, shaking the ground as He did everyday in Sodom, yearning for her to repent.  Maybe in that moment of thought you can reflect upon some of these questions:

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Sep 16

The King is in the Field

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Moreh

Adapted from the teachings of Rabbi Schneerson

In Likkutei Torah, the parable is further used to explain the difference between the revelation of the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy in the month of Elul, and the revelation of these attributes on Yom Kippur. On Yom Kippur, the king is in his palace; HaShem reveals Himself in all His majesty. During Elul, however, the King is in the Field; HaShem reveals Himself at a level which can be apprehended by man within the framework of his mundane reality.

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