In these turbulent times, when the Middle East is literally on fire with missiles from modern-day Persia and fighter planes from Israel, we fervently affirm our spiritual link to Mount Sinai, celebrated recently on Shavuot, and the physical victory over our enemies, celebrated earlier on Purim. The Avner Institute presents stern letters of advice to parents on raising a Jewish child’s self-esteem and conduct, with the Rebbe’s emphasis on Torah learning in developing that child’s Divine soul and path in life. Full Story
The Parallels Between the Iran War and Purim Story
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Any deeper story with Operation Rising Lion, should we be afraid, is it leading to Moshiach, what did I learn from meeting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Argentinian President Milei last week? Video
Our Take on the Fallout Between President Trump and Elon Musk
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Should We React to the Fallout Between President Trump and Elon Musk? What Is the Significance of the 12th of Sivan? Video
How to Respond to the Murders in DC?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: The murders in DC, removing Jewish symbols, claiming royalties on the Torah, seemingly trivial details in the Torah, why do we see many frum people who are not loving? Video
Live: Awards Event for Chassidus in Color: Geula Edition
Live at 6:00 PM ET: After receiving hundreds of stunning submissions for the adult and Tzivos Hashem Tracks from around the world and hosting two separate gallery exhibits, the Chassidus in Color: Geula Edition art contest is culminating in a special Awards Ceremony. Live
Should Israel Be Relying on America for Protection?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Should Israel Be Relying on America for Protection? What Can We Learn From Rashbi About This? How Do We Reveal the Hidden and Deeper Good in Negative Experiences? Is Judaism Rigid or Flexible? Video
Chassidus In Color: Featured Submission
Chassidus in Color competition featured submission: Aliza Marton from LA; Chassidus in Color Awards Event Tonight at JCM. Full Story
Lessons From Pesach Sheni and Lag B’Omer
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: What Does R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib’s Name and Life Teach Us? What Did the Rebbe Say After He Stood up From Shiva for His Brother in 1952? How Do We Deal With Setbacks and Difficulties? What Lessons Do We Learn From Pesach Sheni and Lag B’Omer? Video
‘Chassidus in Color’ Art is Now On Display
Photos: Muli Berger
The excitement and momentum of the second annual Chassidus in Color competition was felt around the world as submissions poured in from the United States and around the world. A select work of sixty finalists were curated at the beautiful Maor Gallery in Prospect Heights. Full Story, Photos
How Would the Rebbe Advise Us to Deal With the Pro-Hamas Protests
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: A Few Words About Rabbi Jacobson’s Relationship With Rabbi Sholom Lipskar a”h; How Can Someone Be Despicable in the “Name of Torah”? How Would the Rebbe Advise Us to Deal With the Pro-Hamas Protests in Our Neighborhoods? Video
Chassidus In Color: Featured Submission
Chassidus in Color competition featured submissions: Naomi Kisilevich, "The Aleph That Called Forth the Wellspring." Full Story
Is the DNA Resurrection of an Extinct Wolf a Sign of Moshiach
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Tut Altz Vos Ir Kent – what more can we do, the connection between Tiferes of Tiferes and L’Chatchila Ariber, the meaning of Kabolas Malchus of Moshiach, and telling people who is Moshiach. Video
Chassidus in Color Invites Community to Art Gallery Opening
Sixty finalist paintings will be exhibited at the Maor Art Gallery for the Chassidus in Color art contest’s opening night event with Yitzchok Moully. Full Story
Chassidus In Color: Featured Submissions
Chassidus in Color competition featured submissions: Naomi Estrin, 17 of Lauderhill, FL: "Ties of Eternity" and Maya Fuchs, Alpharetta, Georgia: "Niggun shel Geulah/A Melody of Redemption." Full Story
Chassidus In Color: Featured Submissions
Chassidus in Color competition featured submissions: Tzirl Jacobs, Manchester, UK: "Geulah Vision" and Zvi Joseph, Manchester, UK: "The Geulah comes in Nissan." Full Story
How Do We Honor the Rebbe’s 123rd Birthday?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Do We Honor the Rebbe’s 123rd Birthday? Is There a Connection to the Rambam’s Birthday on Erev Pesach? How Do I Personalize the Pesach Experience? Video
Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose
Illuminations #169, a weekly publication by COLlive.com and DollarDaily.org: Rabbi Herschel and Chana Finman share stories and moments of Shlichus from Jewish Ferndale, Ferndale, MI. Full Story
Is Pesach Meant to be Dreaded Because of Extreme Stringencies
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Is Pesach meant to be a dreaded holiday filled with extreme stringencies, why is Rosh Chodesh Nissan so unique, what is the meaning of Nissan, and what were the last words the Rebbe Rashab Said before his histalkus. Video
Chassidus In Color: Featured Submission
Chassidus in Color competition featured submission: Talya Zahler, Tom's River, NJ, "Return of the Moon." Full Story
Should We Vote in the World Zionist Congress Election?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Should We Participate and Vote in the Upcoming World Zionist Congress Election? Would the Rebbe Oppose the Dismantling of the Department of Education? Is It Appropriate for Rabbis to Post Political Click-Bait Videos Just to Increase Their Views? Video
Watch: Artists Inspired by Chassidus in Color’s New Music Video
With submissions for the Chassidus in Color Art Contest due by 11 Nissan, April 9th, a new music video inspires the hundreds of artists worldwide now hoping to win. Full Story, Video
The Truth About Mental Health and Chassidus
Photo: Dan Meyers/Unsplash
Article by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Levi Rapoport: Are psychology and Chassidus a contradiction? Why we need psychology and mental health awareness even though we have Torah and Chassidus. Full Story
How Should We Approach Obstacles in Our Lives
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Should We Approach Obstacles in Our Lives – As a Challenge to Overcome or a Sign That We Should Change Course? What Is the Difference Between Frivolous and “Holy” Humor? Video
What Does Purim Teach Us About Today’s Wars With Our Enemies?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: What Does Purim Teach Us About Today’s Wars With Our Enemies? Can We Compare Hamas to Haman and Iran to Persia? What Lessons Can We Learn From Tes Adar – 85 Years Later? Why Was It So Important That Mordechai Not Bow to Haman? Video
Artists Gear Up for Chassidus in Color Art Contest 2025
Evocative Jewish Art in conjunction with My Life Chassidus Applied is excited to announce the second season of the Chassidus In Color Art competition. This year's theme is Geulah. Stretch those canvases and clean those paintbrushes; submissions are open until Yud Daled Nissan/ April 12th. Full Story