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Renewal Empowerment & Health
Hi
Wishing you Gut Shabbos. Happy Chanukah
Candle Lighting December 27 - 29 Kislev NY Metro 4:14
Chanukah is rededication and renewal. We all want to maintain youthful energy and the enthusiasm of the young. Chanukah is a perfect time for launching a personal renaissance and renewal.
The Zohar teaches that we are born to illuminate the world. To banish darkness and impurities. To usher in a world of peace light and Moshiach. The world requires one of two general types of energy for it’s existence. Both energies come from the creator. Holy energy vs Impure energy.
Holy energy is energy which the creator gives happily because it humbly acknowledges that the source of all existence is the creator. Nothing has an independent self-existence. Unholy energy is given by the creator reluctantly. This energy is impure and arrogant. It does not want to submit to the truth of G-d and to acknowledge that all of existence is exclusively a manifestation of Divine energy.
In the terminology of Kabbalah and Chassidus the impure energy has multiple names. ”Klipah” The concealing peel. “Choshech” Darkness. “Tumah” Impurity. “Sitra Achroh” the other side. All evil and negative forces are nourished by this impure energy. All positive and good forces are nourished by the Holy energy which Is sometimes called “Kedusha” Holiness. “Ohr “ Light. “Schechinah” Divine presence. "Tov” good.
Everything in life is a choice between these two energies. Sometimes things are a mix of good and evil. The secret of success and happiness is to know the difference between light and darkness . Between Holy and Impure. Between healthy and poison. Between good and evil. Every time we push away darkness it is a gift of pleasure to the creator.
The creator transcends time. G-d does not age. When we choose to plug in to Holy energy we too become full of vitality and youthfulness. Like the Menorah we have the power to shine brightly. To illuminate the world. To transform darkness into light. To triumphantly overcome all negative forces and to live a life of happiness and holiness.
We proudly choose to be like the Chanukah Lights. To bring light to the dark parts of life. To ensure that our Divine soul shines brightly. We enrich our life with deeds of goodness and kindness. This formula guarantees a life of celebration and blessings. Ego stubbornness coldness and hatred are dark and evil . Darkness is a coward and disappears when you light even just one candle.
You have the match. Light the flame of your personal candle of life. Maximize your potential and your opportunities. This is the secret formula for you to be forever young and happy.
3 messages based on the teachings of the Rebbe:
1) We must listen to the voice and story which the Menorah lights are telling. Not to fear darkness and to courageously light a candle because a little light dispels much darkness. To grow and increase our deeds of goodness and kindness. One candle lights another without diminishing the potency of the first candle. You are the candle of the creator and you are empowered to defeat all darkness and negativities. Choose light over darkness and you will win for eternity.
2) Today׳s youth are begging for guidance and help to illuminate their lives with meaningful lasting happiness. If you dilute oil with water then the flame may not burn well. When you use pure undiluted oil by providing an undiluted education of authentic Torah then the flame will shine forever brightly. We owe it to the young generation to empower share and inspire them with the beauty of our rich Jewish heritage.
3) During the period of the story of Chanukah the Hellenistic Greeks decreed that Jews can study Torah and follow it's commandments on the condition that it is treated as human culture and human invention and G-d is deleted from the equation. The brave Maccabees understood that G-d Torah and Jews are inseparable. Jews survive only with G-d who loves each of his children and has faith in you. Light your soul like a giant Menorah for all to see. Be a proud Jew and you will see miracles and happiness.
Lchayim
Rabbi Velvl Butman
Executive Director
Chabad Lubavitch of
Westchester County
Sharing the joy and meaning of Judaism unconditionally!
Email: chabadofwestchester@gmail.com
Renewal Empowerment & Health
Hi
Wishing you Gut Shabbos. Happy Chanukah
Candle Lighting December 27 - 29 Kislev NY Metro 4:14
Chanukah is rededication and renewal. We all want to maintain youthful energy and the enthusiasm of the young. Chanukah is a perfect time for launching a personal renaissance and renewal.
The Zohar teaches that we are born to illuminate the world. To banish darkness and impurities. To usher in a world of peace light and Moshiach. The world requires one of two general types of energy for it’s existence. Both energies come from the creator. Holy energy vs Impure energy.
Holy energy is energy which the creator gives happily because it humbly acknowledges that the source of all existence is the creator. Nothing has an independent self-existence. Unholy energy is given by the creator reluctantly. This energy is impure and arrogant. It does not want to submit to the truth of G-d and to acknowledge that all of existence is exclusively a manifestation of Divine energy.
In the terminology of Kabbalah and Chassidus the impure energy has multiple names. ”Klipah” The concealing peel. “Choshech” Darkness. “Tumah” Impurity. “Sitra Achroh” the other side. All evil and negative forces are nourished by this impure energy. All positive and good forces are nourished by the Holy energy which Is sometimes called “Kedusha” Holiness. “Ohr “ Light. “Schechinah” Divine presence. "Tov” good.
Everything in life is a choice between these two energies. Sometimes things are a mix of good and evil. The secret of success and happiness is to know the difference between light and darkness . Between Holy and Impure. Between healthy and poison. Between good and evil. Every time we push away darkness it is a gift of pleasure to the creator.
The creator transcends time. G-d does not age. When we choose to plug in to Holy energy we too become full of vitality and youthfulness. Like the Menorah we have the power to shine brightly. To illuminate the world. To transform darkness into light. To triumphantly overcome all negative forces and to live a life of happiness and holiness.
We proudly choose to be like the Chanukah Lights. To bring light to the dark parts of life. To ensure that our Divine soul shines brightly. We enrich our life with deeds of goodness and kindness. This formula guarantees a life of celebration and blessings. Ego stubbornness coldness and hatred are dark and evil . Darkness is a coward and disappears when you light even just one candle.
You have the match. Light the flame of your personal candle of life. Maximize your potential and your opportunities. This is the secret formula for you to be forever young and happy.
3 messages based on the teachings of the Rebbe:
1) We must listen to the voice and story which the Menorah lights are telling. Not to fear darkness and to courageously light a candle because a little light dispels much darkness. To grow and increase our deeds of goodness and kindness. One candle lights another without diminishing the potency of the first candle. You are the candle of the creator and you are empowered to defeat all darkness and negativities. Choose light over darkness and you will win for eternity.
2) Today׳s youth are begging for guidance and help to illuminate their lives with meaningful lasting happiness. If you dilute oil with water then the flame may not burn well. When you use pure undiluted oil by providing an undiluted education of authentic Torah then the flame will shine forever brightly. We owe it to the young generation to empower share and inspire them with the beauty of our rich Jewish heritage.
3) During the period of the story of Chanukah the Hellenistic Greeks decreed that Jews can study Torah and follow it's commandments on the condition that it is treated as human culture and human invention and G-d is deleted from the equation. The brave Maccabees understood that G-d Torah and Jews are inseparable. Jews survive only with G-d who loves each of his children and has faith in you. Light your soul like a giant Menorah for all to see. Be a proud Jew and you will see miracles and happiness.
Lchayim
Rabbi Velvl Butman
Executive Director
Chabad Lubavitch of
Westchester County
Sharing the joy and meaning of Judaism unconditionally!
Email: chabadofwestchester@gmail.com