Yaakov Klein, at The Blogs

May 6, 2021, 8:44 PM

The Meron tragedy: Man’s fault or divine decree?

"Two things can be true at once" is one of my favorite expressions. While this particular formulation belongs to political commentator Ben Shapiro, I feel that it is a uniquely Jewish concept. Our tradition is chock-full of dualities, and truth, through...

Apr 26, 2020, 1:14 PM

Upon the Mountain Stands a Tree: An Essay by R’ Hillel Zeitlin Hy”d

In recent weeks there has been much conversation about a so-called “aliyah explosion” when the current crisis abates. While I certainly hope these predictions of mass emigration materialize, I believe it is equally important for our holy nation –...

Mar 15, 2020, 9:51 AM

Coronavirus: A Fearsome Challenge, a Wondrous Opportunity

With the doors of our schools shuttered, the gates of our shuls locked, and the shrill communal conversation about Coronavirus reaching a fever pitch, everybody is talking about what Hashem wants from us. I don't claim to know Hashem's...

Jan 28, 2020, 12:46 AM

‘A Letter from Berel the Chassid’ – R’ Hillel Zeitlin

The following is a translation from an essay written by R' Hillel Zeitlin Hy"d (1871–1942), a unique figure in the Yiddish literary community of pre-war Poland. Raised in a Chabad family, R' Hillel was recognized as a child genius...

Dec 19, 2019, 4:05 PM

The Besamim Melody from Heaven

Some days it is difficult to see Hashem’s Presence shining through the cracks. Other days, it is almost impossible to miss. Yesterday was one of those days. Friends, I would like to share with you the following remarkable story. My great,...

Sep 18, 2019, 7:21 PM

Chai Elul 5779: And the Sun Continues to Rise

“And those with understanding hearts walk around and around, tasting, at all times, small droplets from that great sweetness of the Heavenly Delight which illuminates our eternity.” - Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook zt”l “On the way to the bar, one...

Aug 16, 2019, 2:36 AM

High Five! We Are a Miracle!

Friends, I would like to share with you a lesson I learned this morning from my greatest teacher, my 9-month-old son, Shmuel Shmelke. B'chasdei Hashem, over the past few weeks our Shmuel has hit several developmental milestones. Among them are...

Feb 19, 2019, 12:05 AM

Why I Support (A Different Kind Of) “HaShomrim Cards”

"Nafshi laShem mishomrim la'boker, shomrim la'boker" (Tehillim 130:6) By now, I am sure many of my readers have heard about an innovative strategy some of our communities have adopted in an attempt to battle the scourge of the technological advancements...

Feb 7, 2019, 10:32 PM

The Eternal Jew

Down the boulevard of history He walks The Eternal Jew Stepping upon the The pavement of potential Frozen between oblivion and being A blank book Awaiting a story to settle In the comfort of its pages Like a young family moving Into an old empty house Bringing joy and life and...

Nov 29, 2018, 3:12 PM

A Song of Strength and Hope: The Message of “Journey”

This past Sunday, with the help of Hashem, I merited to release my first professionally recorded single, a song entitled "Journey." (Click above to watch the lyric video on YouTube and here to listen to the song on SoundCloud.) "Journey" is a song...

About Me

Yaakov Klein is an author, lecturer, and musician sharing the inner light of the Torah, His books "Sparks from Berditchov" and "Sunlight of Redemption" (Feldheim), as well as his numerous articles on various topics, have reached and inspired many thousands of Jews all over the world. His next book, "The Story of Our Lives", an in-depth elucidation of Rebbe Nachman's famous story, The Lost Princess, will be in stores soon. Stay tuned!

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