Chabad of Ventura

Daily Quote

Master of the Universe! The sages of the Talmud pleaded before You to bring the Moshiach, but You chose not to do so. The holy Kabbalists of Tzfat begged You to bring Moshiach -- again You were unwilling. We have reached the point where it is left to someone of my ilk to ask for the Redeemer. Still You are holding out.... Mark my words! There will come a generation who will have no interest in You or Your Moshiach. Then You will have no choice but to bring him.

Chassidic master Rabbi Leib, the "Grandfather of Shpoli" (1725-1811)

Weekly Magazine

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By Levi Avtzon

Chutzpah

Chutzpah is a Hebrew word that has been adopted into Yiddish and then English. Chutzpah has been defined as audacity, insolence, impudence, gall, brazen nerve, effrontery, incredible guts, presumption and arrogance. Yet something essential about chutzpah is missing from all these words.

By Tzvi Freeman

Judaism and Pet Ownership: 18 FAQs

Explore some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Judaism and pet ownership.

By Menachem Posner