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Rebbe Letters

37:55

Learn from the Opposition
The letter praises the recipient’s efforts but says they are far below what is truly possible—especially in Eretz Yisrael today.…

Likkutei Sichos

2:24:10

Ki Sisa
The fiery half-shekel teaches that true atonement comes when the fixed discipline of obligation is fused with the passionate upward…

Rebbe Letters

38:02

Trusting the Rebbe's Advice
The Rebbe urges that in communal matters—especially chinuch—one must not rely on personal opinion or local entanglements, but listen to…

Likkutei Sichos

1:48:21

Tetzaveh
The deepest dimension of Torah, like oil, must not merely inform the mind but permeate and transform the entire person.…

Likkutei Sichos

1:53:51

Terumah
The half shekel donation for the sockets of the Mishkan represent the bitul that serves as the foundation for everything…

Farbrengens

2:55:55

22 Shvat Farbrengen
Join of a 22 Shvat farbrengen in honor of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, livestreamed from the SoulWords House with Rabbi Shais…

Likkutei Sichos

1:41:46

Mishpatim
The laws of watchmen describe how different animal drives can cause a person to lose touch with their G-dly soul,…

Likkutei Sichos

1:55:37

Yisro
The purpose of Matan Torah is to bring holiness into everyday life, so that ordinary activities are not separate from…

History/ Biography

1:05:31

In Memoriam: Lessons from My Mother
In this powerful lecture marking the shloshim (30-day memorial) of his mother, Rivkah bas Avraham obm, Rabbi Shais Taub weaves…

Likkutei Sichos

2:17:25

Beshalach
The Haftarah of Parshas Beshalach is the Song of Devorah (a woman) because women suffered more deeply under Pharaoh's decree…

Likkutei Sichos

2:31:07

Bo
The Jewish people displayed immense courage by keeping the Egyptian deity (a sheep) in their homes for four days, teaching…

Likkutei Sichos

1:38:55

Vaeira
The plagues of Blood and Frogs teach us the way out of personal and collective Mitzrayim. Once Hashem announced the…

Likkutei Sichos

Shmos
Pharaoh’s decree to drown the boys and the girls live is seen in our day as well. The Haggadah’s identification…

Likkutei Sichos

1:37:17

Vayechi
The blessings of Asher teach that Kabbalas Ol (subservience/action, represented by the "foot") is not merely a stepping stone to…

Likkutei Sichos

1:36:33

Vayigash
Yehuda’s willingness to risk everything for Binyamin reveals that guaranteeing a Jewish child’s future requires total responsibility and self-sacrifice. Yaakov…
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Topics

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

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.…

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…

Recovery

2:09:58

Recovery Workshop | PART 2
The second session of the all-day workshop on Judaism and recovery begins with a guided meditation on acceptance followed by…

Meditation

40:08

“The Only True Existence”—A Guided Meditation with Rabbi Shais Taub
In this guided meditation simulates the chasidic practice of “hisbonenus” contemplation. Rabbi Shais Taub gently guided you through various thoughts…

Parenting

36:49

Embracing Your Child's Differences
Neurodivergent children (such as those with ASD, ADHD, and others) carry a unique light that is often unrecognized which can…

Mystical Concepts

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Chabad Meditation (in Three Stages)
The three levels of meditation (hisbonenus) are rungs on a ladder. Based on Hayom Yom 20 Tammuz. Meditation after study…

Education

57:03

Message to Jewish School Principals
Rabbi Taub addresses the CounterForce Principals Conference in Boro Park attended by over one hundred Jewish school principals.

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…

History/ Biography

12:33

What Happened on 28 Sivan?
On the 28th day of Sivan in 5701 (1941), the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin arrived safely on American shores, marking…

Marriage & Relationships

1:37:10

Preparing Bochurim for Marriage
What single men can know about themselves as men now that will prepare them better for marriage in the future.…

History/ Biography

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,…

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…

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…

Humor

1:05:52

A Deeper Look at Jewish Humor
Rabbi Shais Taub searches for the quintessential Jewish joke by examining the main tropes of Jewish humor. In the process,…

Lifecycle Events

1:38:40

Kaddish
What is the deeper meaning of kaddish as well as the other Jewish customs connected with death, grief, and mourning?…
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Series

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1 EPISODES

Twelve Pesukim for Parents

21 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.

88 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.

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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