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