remind you of anything?

Gnosticism   https://www.henrymakow.com

Knowledge without God
Assertion that everything is God.

Promise of a form of happiness, not by an act of loving submission to God (the true faith), but by the acquisition of knowledge (gnosis in Greek), which does not imply any moral effort.

Rejection of a creator Being and thus of the irreducible distinction between creatures and Creator, replaced by the pseudo-concept (simple assembly of letters) of "emanation", confusing all substances into one (monism), existing by itself even and called or not "God" (Pantheism = everything is god ... so me too, wow!).

The Rebbe and Bar Mitzvah Boys

The Rebbe and Bar Mitzvah Boys

Watch the different between how he speaks to Charedi kids (boy in black hat and the chassid) and the more Modern ones, wearing t-shirts and baseball caps. With the former, he's more serious - prepare yourself  - with the latter he just says something encouraging. Lesson, be careful not to overwhelm people who are not ready, who have not first been taught the joy of Judaism.

When do I ever have time

A Brisker once came into shul looking agitated. His friend questioned him about the long face, and he said that he was upset because he had a puzzling dream and did not know its meaning. Upon further questioning from his friend, he finally revealed that he had dreamt about Hakadosh Baruch Hu, [the Holy One, i.e., God]. His friend attempted to comfort him and said: “The sages teach us that dreams are a reflection of one’s thoughts during the day. Perhaps this was merely a result of your thinking about Him during the daytime?” The Brisker responded: “Impossible! You know my schedule: I get up early to learn Talmud, then I pray; Then I return to my studies. Thus, my entire day is occupied with either learning or praying. When do I ever have time to think about Hakadosh Baruch Hu?