The Students Obligation

<p>A person must penetrate his soul to stir and elevate it so that it experiences spiritual pleasure and happiness in Torah tefillah and every mitzvah.</p><p>Says the Piaseczna Rebbe ztl Hyd</p><p></p><p>Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira (1889-1943) was a beacon of hope and a model of faith during one of history's bleakest chapters. </p><p></p><p>His magnum opus Chovot HaTalmidim (The Students' Obligation) mirrors his profound spiritual stature guiding students toward ethical and personal growth. the Rabbis sincere concern for what will become of Hashem's nation is evident within the pages. The Rebbe himself once said I never began work on a chapter of Chovat Ha Talmidim before I pictured the image of the student standing before me and then I analyzed his difficulties.</p><p></p><p> In the crucible of the Holocaust his unwavering character shone through. As the world around him crumbled he composed the Aish Kodesh (Holy Fire) a series of discourses that illuminated the darkness with Torah wisdom and undying perseverance. Rabbi Shapira's teachings are a blend of deep Torah knowledge and deep human compassion. The Rabbis writings offer enduring lessons on the triumph of the human spirit against all odds.</p>