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A collection of classes, lectures or podcats related to this week's parsha or holiday

Sukkos

59:12

High Holidays & the 12 Steps—Sukkos
In Part 3 of "High Holidays & the 12 Steps," we explore the themes of joy and interconnectedness as embodied…

Vov Tishrei

1:49:26

Chana's Prayer
In honor of Vov Tishrei, the yahrzeit of the Rebbe's mother, Rebbetzin Chana, this class delves into a profound teaching…

Yom Kippur

1:02:43

High Holidays & the 12 Steps —Yom Kippur
Part 2 of "High Holidays & the 12 Steps" looks at Yom Kippur and the mechanics of "at-one-ment." Getting rid…

Rosh Hashanah

55:59

High Holidays & the 12 Steps —Rosh Hashanah
Part 1 of High Holidays & the 12 Steps: spiritual prep for the Jewish New Year through the lens of…

History/ Biography

2:09:16

The Extra Mile—20 Av Farbrengen
This special presentation on the Rebbe's father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, focuses on his teachings and the self-sacrifice to preserve…

Marriage & Relationships

2:02:09

Shidduchim: A Candid Conversation
An honest and compassionate discussion on the subject of shidduchim, led by Rabbi Shais Taub along with Tziporo Grodko of…

Shaar HaBitachon

17:35

Lesson 47
Rabbi Shais Taub updates students of his popular Shaar Habitachon series, which was recorded five years ago, sharing how the…

Conversations

34:18

Eric Adams on Dyslexia, Trauma, and Fixing What's Broken in Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams sits down with Rabbi Shais Taub for a surprisingly personal and wide-ranging conversation. He shares his…

History/ Biography

1:44:02

The Story of 12-13 Tammuz
Join a farbrengen live from the SoulWords House, in honor of 12-13 Tammuz, the Liberation of the Previous Rebbe. Rabbi…

Vayishlach Yehoshua 5736

1:55:15

Vayishlach Yehoshua 5736
The Rebbe's Maamar "Vayishlach Yehoshua" was first delivered on 28 Sivan, the anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin's arrival in…

Lag B’Omer

1:32:55

Lag b’Omer with Rashbi
In honor of Lag b'Omer, study actual excerpts of the text of Zohar as illuminated by the teachings of the…

Rebbe Letters

1:05:32

Emotional Stability Through Faith
The thirtieth class of the "30 Letters in 30 Days" series, held live for women at the SoulWords House on…

Rebbe Letters

34:53

Freedom for Body & Soul
In a letter to secular Isareli politician, Dr. Bentzion Dinur, the Rebbe explains that there can be no freedom of…

Rebbe Letters

40:24

What's Your Secret?
The Rebbe commends famed author, Eliezer Steinman, for his significant role in spreading Chassidus to communities that otherwise might not…

Rebbe Letters

36:57

A Rebbe's Promise
The Rebbe explains to a chosid why the greatest guarantee he can have is a promise from a tzadik and…
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Topics

Lectures from Rabbi Shais Taub on a variety of Jewish subjects meant to educate and inspire

Tzion B'Mishpat Tipadeh 5736

50:33

Class 2
The unification of Sovev and Memaleh can also be understood as corresponding to the names Havaye and Elokim. This unification…

Mystical Concepts

12:08

Hakhel: The Necessity of Lived Experience
Speaking in Lubavitch World Headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway, Rabbi Shais Taub addresses the meaning of "Hakhel" which was revived…

Parenting

45:15

What Your Teen Needs From You
What do teenagers need from their parents in order to grow up to be strong and successful adults? How can…

Mystical Concepts

47:23

Divine Sunset Meditation
Based on Ch. 42 of Tanya, we examine the role of "da'as" in transforming abstract, spiritual ideas into experiential knowledge.…

Mystical Concepts

1:11:37

Not Just Talk, We Need Experiences
Why did the Jewish people gather once in seven years at the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and how is this…

Mystical Concepts

1:14:14

Rabbi Shais Taub Speaks to Beis Rivkah 12th Grade at the Ohel
Rabbi Shais Taub speaks to the 12th grade of Beis Rivkah High School about the meaning of visiting the Rebbe's…

Ani L'Dodi 5726

1:02:48

Class 2
The Rebbe gives a novel interpretation of the reason for the king's smile in the Alter Rebbe's famous parable of…

Lifecycle Events

43:09

Remembering a Departed Love One
What is the proper way to memorialize a loved one who has passed? How do we as Jews comfort those…

Tzion B'Mishpat Tipadeh 5736

44:27

Class 3
The possibility for forgetting Torah derives from a viewpoint that perceives a separation between transcendent and the immanent Divine energies.…

Mystical Concepts

19:22

Meeting of Souls — A Visit to the Ohel
In anticipation of 3 Tammuz, the yahrzeit of the Rebbe of blessed memory, a group gathers at the Ohel, the…

Parenting

1:10:30

In Memoriam: Lessons from My Father That Shaped My Life
In this heartfelt lecture, Rabbi Shais Taub shares personal stories and life lessons from his father, Dr. Gershom Taub OBM,…

Class 4

55:05

How Can the Soul Possibly Get Any Higher?
Previously we explained that although the mayim rabim (worries about making a living) are from a lofty spiritual source, the…

Happiness / Emotional Well-being

1:13:09

De-Stigmatizing Anxiety & Depression in Our Community
Rabbi Shais Taub delivers the key note address at an evening dedicated to putting an end to shame and stigma…

Mystical Concepts

48:25

Compassion for the Plight of the Soul
When one meditates on the idea of the soul's descent into a body, this should arouse our sense of compassion…

Vayidaber Elokim 5729

40:12

Class 2
Chapter four of the maamar explains the meaning of the four letters of Hashem's name and describes how they are…
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Series

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15 EPISODES

Gate of Unity & Faith

339 EPISODES

Sefer HaMitzvos

A brief overview of the daily portion of the Rambam's Sefer HaMitzvos according to the study schedule enacted by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

86 EPISODES

Rebbe Letters

Experience the wisdom and compassion of the Rebbe's personal correspondences with real people as they navigate the challenges of life.

47 EPISODES

Shaar HaBitachon

Text-based study and discussion of the classic Shaar HaBitachon (Gate of Trust) from Rabenu Bachaye's Chovos HaLevavos.

5 EPISODES

Conversations

35 EPISODES

Tanya

A chapter by chapter exploration of the structure and major themes of the book of Tanya.

10 EPISODES

Blood Brothers

Shais Taub and Dovid Taub are two brothers discussing topics that they find interesting.

8 EPISODES

Soul Songs

Popular singer Eli Marcus joins Rabbi Taub to discuss the stories behind some of their favorite chasidic melodies.

11 EPISODES

Webinars

Recordings of live webinars on a variety of specialized subjects.

13 EPISODES

Der Rebbe Redt Tzu Kinder

Text-based study of an original Yiddish talk from the Rebbe to children.

11 EPISODES

The Mitzvah Campaigns

The mitzvah campaigns, or Mivtza'im, refer to various mitzvah campaigns launched by the Rebbe to raise awareness of specific mitzvos among all Jews. This series sheds light on the backgrounds of these campaigns as well as giving insight into the mitzvos they promote.

11 EPISODES

Essence of Chassidus

Kuntres Inyana Shel Toras HaChassidus (On the Essence of Chasidus) is a discourse based on a talk delivered by the Rebbe on the 19th of Kislev 5726 (1965) and subsequently printed in 5730 (1970) which systematically explores the nature of Chasidic teachings.

6 EPISODES

Fresh Start Podcast

Rabbi Shais Taub in conversation with the staff of Fresh Start Retreat Center discussing topics related to healing from trauma.
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