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Is everything G-d does really for the good? If so, are we meant to always feel that way?
Two classic Aramaic translations of a single word represent two different perspectives on evil.
Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 19, pp. 133-139.
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The Rebbe's "Education Campaign" (Mivtzah Chinuch) is remarkable in a number of ways including the idea that children are not only supposed to receive an education but also act as educators themselves. This class describes the history of this campaign as well as its connection to the Lag B'Omer parades, children's rallies, and the Twelve Pesukim.
Eleventh in a series of classes on the mitzvah campaigns ("Mivtzaim") of the Rebbe and part of the "Every Home a Sanctuary" initiative at Chabad of the Five Towns. Dedicated in memory of Dina Leah Rosenzweig OB"M.
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Rabbi Shais Taub talks about creating a meaningful yom tov for those recovering from trauma.
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Is your relationship with Hashem business or personal? As we head into the Shmita year it is important for each one of us to answer this question. Rabbi Shais Taub explains why.
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What does the Torah portion of Vayeilech reveal about the hidden joy within Shabbos Shuvah?
Based on Sefer HaSichos 5749 pp. 6-7.
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Join Rabbi Shais Taub on the days leasing up to Yom Kippur as he delves into the unexpected impact of guilt on our spiritual journey. Contrary to popular belief, guilt can create a counterproductive "guilt cycle" that obstructs personal growth. Discover how to harness guilt effectively and make genuine life changes.
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What’s the difference whether we view Judaism as our cultural heritage or we view Judaism as G-d’s program for us how to live?
A Midrash says that in the merit that Avraham told his guests, "recline yourselves under the tree," his descendants were given the mitzvah of sukkah. We know that shade from a tree is not a valid sukkah. Why was Avraham’s “proto-sukkah” a decidedly un-kosher sukkah?
Avraham's rooted tree is the symbol of human greatness while the detached branches that we use as s'chach represent growing beyond the heights of finite potential.
Based on Reshimos #62.
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How Noach fell short as the spiritual leader of his generation. A textual study of the Kedushas Levi (R' Levi Yitzchak Berditcherver) on the Torah portion of Noach.
At the Thursday Night Men's Cholent class.
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The Ben Ish Chai explains how Avraham Avinu was able to exhibit astounding alacrity when it came to doing mitzvos yet when he needed to deal with mundane matters he remained emotionally detached.
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The Shem MiShmuel asks how Avraham could plead for mercy on behalf of the people of Sodom when they were so cruel to others. Isn't kindness to the Sodomites actually cruelty to their victims?
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The Sfas Emes explains that the greatness of Sarah our Matriarch is that no matter what was going on in her life, she retained her connection to G-d so that, from her perspective, it could truly be said that every day of her life was "a good day."
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The unique praise of Yaakov Avinu is that all of his offspring followed in his path. What was Yaakov Avinu's secret to success in marriage and raising children?
In an edited farbrengen from 5725, the Rebbe explains how success at home has to do with knowing when to not really be present and when to be completely focused.
Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 5, pp. 376-378.
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