Connecting

All the more reason to acknowledge that our patriarch Abraham is the father of Muslims and even Buddhists and our patriarch Yitzchak is the father of Christians. How would they feel seeing us fighting? All the more reason to live in peace, if not for ourselves, for them. Was Hinduism Abraham's parents first religion of idol worship? We truly are all related and one big family. This is not to say that we stop following our own religions, but rather respect each other as a family. Maybe then, as the Zohar says 210 years before the year 6000 (which is 2030) we will merit Moshiach. Reply

I think The Rebbe is the Nasi of our time, and he has the exact same role that Moishe rabbeinu has in his era. But in the Rebbe's era most of that external G-d ly lights and sparks have been internalised and we are at the end times of this exile where the final goal of this stage of creation will be fulfilled and we will see ba izras H' the third temple which is the highest manifestation of that internalizad light so I'm very afraid to utter this but I beleive The Rebbe is the greatest of all nasis of all eras. Reply

Is this similar to, The Rebbi raising the souls as he ascends and his soul gathers the raising of other souls and neshema in a domino effect up and down? Reply

Thanks to all the Rebbe's Chabad emissary families who have given us the match to ignite candles ! Reply

Connection I do not think this connection is like when King Saul requested the raising of Samuels spirit.

It more like a spiritual connection by flooding thee teaching of the Torah, walking in the footsteps of previous prophets. Reply

I'm confused "Now we must work harder to connect."

If he created ALL and infinity, we are ALL connected already.....with or without our "help"

If the animal soul does not care one way or another, than it was He that wanted it this way for a purpose being it's His creation. So build the Temple already! Reply

This is great! Thank you so much for posting it! And thanks for all your clarifying comments, Rabbi Freeman! Reply

Connecting Thank you again Rabbi Freeman for your reply. I am very grateful. As per the "lowest" stay with the flesh. But, concerning the Tzadikim, why would such a higher soul stay with the flesh? I thought it would be in Eden, where our Heavenly Father Spirit flows. I remember reading when Shaul went to the woman sorcerer to inquire for Shmuel the Prophet. He was very disturbed because they disturbed him from his rest. Besides, it was not proper according to the teachings of Torah to do such an act. I am kind of confused with this teaching. I would appreciate it greatly if you could elaborate on the subject. Thank you so much for your kindness. Reply

Is it ok to ask a Tzadik Thank you Rabbi Freeman for giving a reply to my comment. I read the article, and do understand the way most people feel. I would not pray on the grave of a dead person. I only pray to Hashem, blessed be He. Place all my troubles into His Precious Hands. And wait. I have a question: Does the soul of a person stays with the body on the grave? Even after it has been decomposed? I thought they went to a place of rest until Moshiach comes, so that all the dead will be resurrected. No? It would be a good topic to write to help me understand. Is there one? Thank you again. I am grateful of all the Rabbis at Chabad. And spend a lot of time in your website. Many Blessings to you Rabbi Freeman. Reply

Coonecting Dear Rabbi Freeman, please forgive my intrusion. What I understand for "connecting" with someone who has passed from this life is by either, speaking to them through prayers or necromancy. While the person is alive, it is another story. Then, I can connect to that person by seeking his/her counsel personally as a teacher. On the other hand. How does one "connect" with the spiritual beings? Please forgive me if I have hurt your feelings. I just do not understand the term. I am really sorry. If you elaborate more on the subject, maybe I would able to understand it better. I am not so smart. Again, please accept my apologies. Actually I admire your insight so much, that I expressed my sentiments about wishing you were my teacher in another comment. I truly appreciate you very much. I am also very jealous of Hashem. Growing up an idolater, to later find out the truth of our G-d, is the most hurtful experience for so many years wasted. Hope you would understand. Thank you and many blessings. Reply

Question Isn't it easier to connect to a tzaddik after he passes because his soul is not encumbered by his body? Reply

Spirituality is all about Connection Within my essence exists all the sparks of all the souls. The Zohar speaks only about how we reignite those connections between us. When we read the thoughts of the Rebbe and sages we form that connection with their minds - their thoughts -their energy - their spark- their soul.

Through this internal connection we build the spiritual vessel to contain the Upper Light. Here we discover the True reality - a higher dimension of Life. We need to refocus our attention to see the Life in the connection between Us and not in me. Reply

Within it We are always connecting everyday with our G-d and our Spirituality within our hearts sharing our knowledge of his +( him), wisdom of light.

Thank you Reply

Connecting Do you pray to Moses, Abraham, Isaack, and all the prophets? They were the greatest Tzadiks ever. Why did G-d buried Moses himself? Doesn't Kabalah teaches that all the souls of the righteous go back to its source? G-d Almighty? He, G-d, blessed be His Name, said that He created all things. Including the souls of humans. Why then seek for help from other souls, when G-d Almighty is the main source of Power and Might? When praying to the dead, what is the conclusion that would come to the mind? Spiritual helpers, besides G-d. That is my conclusion. Sorry Reply

HIgher souls What does this daily dose mean? Reply

Connecting Your writings bring alive the great Rebbe that he lives on in our hearts every day. Through your writings you inspire me to be a little kinder, a little more patient, and have faith in HaShem to carry on with courage through difficulties that pale to what the Rebbe experienced. Your writings are a true blessing. Thank you Zvi. Reply

Connecting I of course do not know the Rebbe, I barely know this website, the history, characters or thoughts or ideas or practices or customs. But this very moment read and post a comment I consider the connecting is already established,. The transcendence is as real from the patriarchs to the beloved teachers and learners and strangers (one stranger would be me), as real as the circumcision of our heart.s? Do I have to try hard to make that connection? Is there anything too difficult for our G-d? Does He make Eve while Adam is sleeping? Am I escaping reality while choose to love Life as I do not know how I am walking in the first place? Is breathing hard? It surely is for the dead but not the living. The blessings of HaShem are upon us all. His mercy endures forever, king David says so. And it is nice to have rabbi Freeman today. Reply