Why Does a Good G-d Make Bad Hurricanes?

B"H


Cheshvan 21, 5773 * November 6, 2012

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THIS WEEK'S FEATURES:

PARSHAH

Ring, Round and Roof (Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe)


The Kabbalistic masters delve into the mystery of the circle to understand the unifying force that violates all the laws of ego and identity.

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=8A9A28B2411408483127C87C0AC89EA3&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


The Beauty of Sarah (By Rochel Holzkenner)


In a final summation of Sarah's life, the Torah tells us two things—that she was beautiful and that she had a flawless character—her two great qualities juxtaposed.

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=432A06062CBA0F8F33BA8E532A59A1BD&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


Remaining Focused (By Naftali Silberberg)


Eliezer didn't feel compelled to comply with societal norms or standards; he knew that his mission would succeed even if he were asking for the impossible.

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=55178E484ADFD5446D4F468B5FEEA3B7&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


Chayei Sarah in a Nutshell


Sarah passes away, and Abraham purchases the Cave of Machpelah for her resting place. Eliezer is sent to find a wife for Isaac, and he meets Rebecca, who treats him and his camels with kindness and generosity. Isaac and Rebecca marry; Abraham dies and is buried next to his wife Sarah.

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=5210CFDE33759C3E31921E3ACEC9255F&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


CURRENT

New Chabad.org Officially Launched


Our entire makeover, from the ground up, was crafted with our readers and viewers in mind.

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Sandy's Survivors Open Homes and Hearts (By Karen Schwartz)

Even with entire neighborhoods in the dark and devastation stretching for miles, glimmers of life returning to normal could be seen all across the northeastern United States.

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=F49990E63CF37FB6FB0D8CC4FF690832&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


VIDEO

Do-It-Yourself Taking Challah


Simple-to-follow instructions on the mitzvah of separating the "challah" portion from a batch of dough.

WATCH (6:01) >> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=5BE6084DA7072ACB24DBC82BEAAD9A68&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


The Life and Times of Joshua (By Mendel Dubov)


The first in a series on biblical Jewish history, this class details major events in the period of time after Moses' passing, when the Jewish people are led by Moses' successor, Joshua.

WATCH (58:26) >> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=0103FF902E37696386B5307978E80133&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


Mindfulness and Jewish Meditation (By Frumma Rosenberg-Gottlieb)


Frumma Rosenberg-Gottlieb discusses her background as a meditator, and how she sought an authentic contemplative tradition within Judaism. The session concludes with a practice meditation.

WATCH (34:32) >> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=FCC46805833F6490B560D6081E7BA4D5&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


VOICES

Why Does a Good G-d Make Bad Hurricanes? (By Tzvi Freeman)

Where's G-d's defense portfolio? What's His excuse this time?

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=D52CEA4B2E9D0DDF16554B74355ABE61&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


My Daughter's First Mitzvah As a Bat Mitzvah (By Sara Debbie Gutfreund)


Every mother has many dreams for each of her children, but right then my deepest desire was that you would find your purpose in this world, and that when you found it you'd never let it go.

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=ABCFDB6A394068688E17464874A8DD80&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


Hide and Seek (By Chana Weisberg)


One bright sunny afternoon, I sat watching my two children playing a lively game of hide-and-seek . . .

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=0A0BE45213EB0C27F021A7F1DB4D8D9D&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


JUDAISM 101

Shabbat Candles in a Nutshell


With certain mitzvot, the light we generate can actually be seen and appreciated. The candles that lend a soft and peaceful atmosphere to the holy Day of Rest is one such mitzvah . . .

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=312F5786664E2AF518B42AC48D49DD6F&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


SPIRITUALITY

Music, Spirituality and Transformation (By Tzvi Freeman)


Words limit and define, but the nigun tears the soul beyond all bounds. Beyond words.

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=7231D185F571F1F0A1696AA54660A42C&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


STORIES

Playing at "Rebbe-Chassid" (By Yanki Tauber)


Once, when Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneersohn and his brother Rabbi Zalman Aharon were children, they played at "Rebbe and Chassid" . . .

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=EE7D4EE678806C699CB786681F5DAFDB&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


The Hasty Chupah (By Yerachmiel Tilles)


When the young squire returned home and told his father that he intended to marry the Jewish innkeeper's daughter, the old nobleman could not believe his ears.

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=F910D047D74429D1174795C98ECFEF9D&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


The Different Identities of Hershel (<!-- blank -->)


Everyone was deeply concerned about the problem—everyone, that is, but Rabbi Hershel himself . . .

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=02972EF11A2A9F480E0C48B9E481B116&amp;ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


QUESTION & ANSWER

Why Do Some Have a Blue String in Their Tzitzit? (By Menachem Posner)

What does the blue string represent? Why doesn't everyone wear it?

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=FDD220A97622F563710F2E8F6D849DC3&amp;ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


What Does "Oy Vey" Mean? (Chabad.org Staff)


"Oy vey" is the ethnically Jewish way to react when you find out how much your son's root canal will cost, or when you find out that there is a two-hour wait time for a table at the restaurant where you just arrived.

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=AFE40F67ACF9B037767812675E3AB394&amp;ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


Why Did Rebecca Grow Up Among Bad People? (By Chana Weisberg)

Raised by people who were immoral in every way, Rebecca is considered the proverbial "rose among thorns."

>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=BB69691A6E31CD299A360129E100FDDD&amp;ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2

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