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"When the righteous wish to settle in tranquility," explain our
sages, "G-d says: Is it not enough for them what is prepared for them in
the World to Come, that they also ask for a tranquil life in this world?"But why not? Does G-d have a limited quantity of tranquility to mete out? Why can't we have the peace and perfection of the World to Come, and a few years of respite in this world as well?
Genesis 37:1–40:23 Torah reading for week of December 17-23, 2000 
What was the cause of the rift between Joseph and his brothers? What forces
conspired to bring together Judah and Tamar? Who was Potiphar's wife, why was
Joseph forgotten in prison, and why are there so many dreams in the book of
Genesis? There's the Biblical story, the Midrashic interpretations, and the
deeper dimensions revealed by the Chassidic masters...
Morgenstern drove slowly, carefully surveying the suburban neighborhood. Night was when a creature's true colors were revealed. If they were a predatory species, these humans would use the cover of darkness for their darkest deeds.
In direct consequence to the overwhelming success of the Maccabee project, the administration of Heaven Inc. has decided to provide yet another wondrous manifestation of the truth behind the cosmos, a.k.a. a miracle. We are presently accepting proposals on the implementation of this miracle. All applicants should prepare a detailed description of the mechanics of their proposed implementation, as well as their qualifications to perform such services. Please submit your proposals and all correspondence to [email protected]. Adjudication of presentations by all bidders will commence today, Kislev 24, at 3:29:15.536 PM. AV equipment for presentations will be provided by Heaven Inc.
Eight essays on the essence of Chanukah 
In the beginning, darkness and light were one: a single, seamless expression
of the goodness and perfection of their Creator. Then G-d separated between revealed good and concealed good, challenging us to cultivate the day and
vanquish the night.But there are times when darkness invades the divine lighthouse, extinguishing the menorah and defiling its oil. Times when we can no longer draw from the day to illuminate the night. At such times, we must turn to the night itself as a source of light. We must search for the hidden “single cruse of pure oil,” for the undefiled and undefilable essence of creation. We must delve below the surface realities of day and night to unearth the primordial singularity of light and darkness. |
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