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Likkutei Sichos

55:50

Naso
The Sotah serves as the archetype for understanding the soul’s relationship with Hashem: even when there is distance or straying,…

Likkutei Sichos

2:13:20

Shavuos
True oneness is achieved not by avoiding multiplicity, but by harmonizing seemingly opposite forces under a single, divine reality. Torah…

History/ Biography

1:12:04

Franz Kafka Yahrzeit
Live from the SoulWords House on Rosh Chodesh Sivan, Rabbi Shais Taub, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, and Bruce Backman come together…

Likkutei Sichos

2:07:54

Bamidbar
Counting reveals the paradox that in holiness, quantity itself leads to quality. Even in a spiritual wilderness, we are meant…

Likkutei Sichos

1:57:45

Bechukosai
Parshas Bechukosai contains a rebuke of seemingly harsh curses which are actually the loftiest Divine blessings in a hidden form;…

Likkutei Sichos

1:59:07

Behar
Shmita teaches us that Torah is not about escaping the physical world, but sanctifying it so completely that even our…

Likkutei Sichos

3:07:04

Emor
The month of Iyar is uniquely defined by the mitzvah of counting the Omer, which creates a state of total…

Likkutei Sichos

2:03:28

Kedoshim
Kedusha means living with a distinct Jewish identity in every aspect of life, transforming the mundane into a dwelling place…

Likkutei Sichos

24:16

Acharei
The Torah’s command to “make a safeguard for My safeguards” teaches that protective boundaries are not additions to Torah but…

Likkutei Sichos

1:43:10

Pesach
The order of the four questions highlights the importance of minhagim. The story of R' Elazar ben Azarya leads us…

Likkutei Sichos

1:00:38

Metzora
True faith is a mode of perception that reveals Hashem as completely beyond nature, allowing even "negative" occurrences to be…

Likkutei Sichos

1:48:48

Tazria
Nissan represents a mode of serving Hashem that draws down the infinite beyond nature, where joy and divine choice override…

Rebbe Letters

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Use Your Influence
In this famous letter to Israeli President Yitzchak Ben-Tzvi, the Rebbe explains that wealth and influence are divinely entrusted responsibilities,…

Likkutei Sichos

2:10:15

Shemini
The signs of a kosher animal serve as spiritual benchmarks to ensure our physical involvements remain refined. The juxtaposition of…

Rebbe Letters

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Don't Cut Off Your Source of Blessing
The Rebbe acknowledges the writer’s improved health but challenges his confusion about priorities. Despite clear guidance, he is misreading his…
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Topics

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

History/ Biography

1:12:04

Franz Kafka Yahrzeit
Live from the SoulWords House on Rosh Chodesh Sivan, Rabbi Shais Taub, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, and Bruce Backman come together…

Mystical Concepts

48:02

Making Room for Hashem
In order to make space within Himself for us, Hashem "contracts" His Infinity, so to speak. When we contemplate on…

Mystical Concepts

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The Spiritual Art of Speechwriting
Rabbi Taub addresses top professionals in the field of speechwriting at the European Speechwriters Conference at King's College of Cambridge…

Farbrengens Lag B’Omer

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Lag B'Omer Farbrengen
Rabbi Taub leads a farbrengen in honor of Lag B'Omer at the Baal Shem Tov Library in Flatbush. Part 1:…

Marriage & Relationships

1:39:24

Gender in Marriage
Explore the essence of masculinity and femininity, their harmonious interplay in relationships, and how embracing these divine traits can strengthen…

Parenting Education

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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…

Mystical Concepts

38:19

All is One (and One is All) — A Practical Demonstration
Various live demonstrations bring chasidic metaphors to life giving us a glimpse into the reality that there is truly only…

Mystical Concepts

1:31:07

Beyond Positive Thinking: Live Hakhel Bitachon Event
How can Bitachon (trust in G-d) make a practical difference in our lives? And how do we move into the…

Vayishlach Yehoshua 5736

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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…

Marriage & Relationships

48:09

The Three Gifts — A Marriage Parable
What is the most important quality for a person to have in order to be successful in their marriage? How…

Parenting

52:50

Do Your Children Know Who They Are?
Do your children know who they are? In this class, Rabbi Shais Taub explains how identity is the foundation of…

Happiness / Emotional Well-being

1:01:19

Spiritual Tools to Counter Anxiety
Are we stressed because of the stories we tell ourselves or do we tell ourselves stories because we are stressed.…

Parenting

1:21:00

Parenting with Love (the RIGHT Way)
Many of us have come to realize that some of the old models of harshness and domination are no longer…

Class 1

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Holier than Heaven
The Lubavitcher Rebbe's discourse Kol Yisrael begins with the Mishnah that is recited before the study of Pirkei Avos stating:…

Class 4

55:41

Divine Essence Hidden in the World
The Divine energy that is referred to as "shem" (name) is hidden more deeply in creation than other kinds of…
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Series

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Twelve Pesukim for Parents

37 EPISODES

Likkutei Sichos

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.

112 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.

8 EPISODES

Conversations

35 EPISODES

Tanya

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

11 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.

9 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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