Posts by: Shais Taub

Lesson 36—Text Based Tanya

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We begin Chapter 24 which discusses the state of complete separation from G-d rendered by sin.

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Bitachon Workshop (Spiritual Tools for Emotional Wellbeing)

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Spiritual tools for emotional wellbeing based on the classic Shaar Habitachon. Recorded live at Evergreen Estates. In memory of Sima bas Mordechai HaKohen

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Tisha B'Av—This is Not Normal

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Exile is not normal and Tisha B'Av, as we know it, is not a day we should ever become comfortable with.

Rabbi Shais Taub speaks live on Tisha B'Av from Beth Gavriel Bukharian Congregation in Forest Hills on the Chazaq Tisha B'Av marathon.

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20 Av: The Rebbe's Father's Letter to His Son

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In honor of the yahrzeit of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, the father of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, study a letter that he wrote to his son. The letter gives a taste of the Rebbe's father's complex, technical, and esoteric style as well as a glimpse into their personal relationship.

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Lesson 37—Text Based Tanya

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Concluding Chapter 24 and the explanation of the complete disconnect from Hashem that is brought about at the moment of sin.

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Lesson 38—Text Based Tanya

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In this class we study Chapter 25 and finally conclude the long argument begun back in Chapter 18 that explains how to channel our soul's most primal survival instincts.

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Explaining "The King in the Field" to Children

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The parable of the King in the Field has inspired Jews for centuries during the days of the month of Elul. But how can we explain such a lofty idea to small children? Rabbi Shais Taub explains based on the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

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Lesson 39—Text Based Tanya

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We begin Chapter 26 which speaks of the necessity of serving Hashem joyfully. Why is joy so important?

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How to Be a Teacher that Students Want to Learn From

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Successful teaching always comes down to one thing: the trusting, caring relationship between teacher and student. It is not knowledge or eloquence that makes a great teacher but the capacity to care.

This presentation was made at the beginning of the academic year staff orientation for Shulamith High School in the Five Towns, NY. https://www.shulamithhs.org/

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Rabbi Shais Taub: Talking to Students Before the First Day of School

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How can we make the most of the upcoming school year? Rabbi Shais Taub speaks to new seminary students before the first day of school.

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Lesson 40—Text Based Tanya

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Continuing Chapter 26, we discuss the spiritual approach to maintaining joy even when beset by serious life problems.

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Rabbi Shais Taub: Chai Elul Farbrengen

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Live from Crown Heights, a gathering in honor of 18 ("Chai") Elul, the birthdays of the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe.

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