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Baad Kodesh

41:25

Class 2
Toward a better understanding of the spiritual mechanisms behind governmental power, Chapter 2 of the Mitteler Rebbe’s discourse, focuses on…

Baad Kodesh

42:04

Class 1
The Mitteler Rebbe’s letter known as Baad Kodesh was written to appeal for justice during his imprisonment, and explains how…

History/ Biography

1:57:46

Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev Yahrzeit Farbrengen
The holy tzadik, R' Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, is renowned for his passionate advocacy on behalf of the Jewish people,…

47:58

How Can We Dance?
Rabbi Shais Taub speaks to a caller who is unsure of how to properly observe Shemini Atzeres / Simchas Torah…

Mystical Concepts

45:32

A Private Conversation Between Two Rebbes
In honor of 13 Tishrei, Yahrzeit of the Rebbe Maharash, hear a story about how the Rebbe Maharash as a…

Blood Brothers

1:38:22

Yom Kippur 5785 (Episode 9)
Why aren't there two days of Yom Kippur? What makes Die Hard fun? What are the riddles of the rabbi…

Ani L'Dodi 5726

40:36

Class 4
Through teshuvah, even those far from holiness can reveal their inner connection to G‑d, elevating the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy.…

Ani L'Dodi 5726

44:21

Class 3
In this part of the maamar, the Rebbe explains how the "king in the field" analogy does not depict an…

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…

Gate of Unity & Faith

42:18

Reflections of the Light
The twenty-two letters are building blocks that through re-arrangements and substitutions, diminish the original power of the creative energy so…

Ani L'Dodi 5726

56:35

Class 1
In this maamar, the Rebbe revisits the Alter Rebbe's famous maamar Ani L'Dodi which employs the metaphor of the king…

Gate of Unity & Faith

36:51

Letters that Create
The Ten Utterances of creation are only rightly called such from the subjective perspective of the created beings.

Tzion B'Mishpat Tipadeh 5736

1:07:22

Class 4
In this class we conclude the maamar with the study of chapters 8 and 9. We learn how there are…

Gate of Unity & Faith

49:18

Luminary and Light
Using the metaphor of the sun and its rays, we come to better understand the nature of Hashem's attributes in…

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

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…

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…

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…

Ethics

49:21

Soulful Solutions (Part 1)
A spiritual look at ethical dilemmas in Jewish thought. In this lecture, Rabbi Taub examines three concepts in depth: 1.…

Parenting Education

26:10

The Alef of Jewish Education
Before you can teach a child how great our Torah is, you must teach the child how great he or…

Parenting Education

55:37

Every Child Is Special
What do parents do when a child just doesn't "fit the mold"? At the annual dinner for Legadel, a London…

Marriage & Relationships

1:10:48

Marriage & Moshiach
Welcome to a transformative journey of preparing your home and heart for the imminent arrival of Moshiach—the era of universal…

History/ Biography

15:01

The Rebbe's Life & the History of Aviation
At a celebration of the Rebbe's 120th birthday hosted by Chabad of Long Island at the Cradle of Aviation Museum,…

Mystical Concepts

45:32

A Private Conversation Between Two Rebbes
In honor of 13 Tishrei, Yahrzeit of the Rebbe Maharash, hear a story about how the Rebbe Maharash as a…

Mystical Concepts

51:32

The Body and Spiritual Freedom
Embodiment may be considered both a prison for the soul as well as its path to spiritual freedom. Continuing the…

Ani L'Dodi 5726

56:35

Class 1
In this maamar, the Rebbe revisits the Alter Rebbe's famous maamar Ani L'Dodi which employs the metaphor of the king…

Education

54:17

How to Be a Teacher that Students Want to Learn From
Successful teaching always comes down to one thing: the trusting, caring relationship between teacher and student. It is not knowledge…

Mystical Concepts

45:42

Life Meditation
Join Rabbi Shais Taub in a guided meditation based on Chapter 44 of Tanya, which helps one to cultivate a…

Happiness / Emotional Well-being

1:05:25

Jewish and Alone?
Avraham our father was one person against the world. And yet he also became a great leader and ambassador to…

Marriage & Relationships

1:40:09

Masculine and Feminine
An appreciation of the spiritual roots of masculinity and femininity helps us to better understand the male-female dynamic as we…
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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.

60 EPISODES

Rebbe Letters

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

46 EPISODES

Shaar HaBitachon

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

4 EPISODES

Conversations

35 EPISODES

Tanya

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

9 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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