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A collection of classes, lectures or podcats related to this week's parsha or holiday

Likkutei Sichos

2:23:20

Chayei Sarah
Avraham and Sarah as body and soul; "listen to Sarah" means refining the body, the ultimate purpose. Eliezer's miraculous journey…

Likkutei Sichos

1:51:12

Vayeira
The childhood story of the Rebbe Rashab crying over his yearning for G-d's revelation provides a powerful lesson for every…

Likkutei Sichos

1:46:55

Lech Lecha
Avraham’s journey of Lech Lecha describes the spiritual path of every soul; the lives of Yishmael and Yitzchak reveal two…

Likkutei Sichos

2:05:00

Noach
We approach the flood as a metaphor for spiritual and material challenges. The solution is to enter the "Teiva" (ark/words…

Likkutei Sichos

1:15:51

Bereishis
What if one idea could change the way you experience your entire year? In this sicha, the Rebbe shows how…

Sukkos

59:12

High Holidays & the 12 Steps—Sukkos
In Part 3 of "High Holidays & the 12 Steps," we explore the themes of joy and interconnectedness as embodied…

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…

Yom Kippur

1:02:43

High Holidays & the 12 Steps —Yom Kippur
Part 2 of "High Holidays & the 12 Steps" looks at Yom Kippur and the mechanics of "at-one-ment." Getting rid…

Rosh Hashanah

55:59

High Holidays & the 12 Steps —Rosh Hashanah
Part 1 of High Holidays & the 12 Steps: spiritual prep for the Jewish New Year through the lens of…

History/ Biography

2:09:16

The Extra Mile—20 Av Farbrengen
This special presentation on the Rebbe's father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, focuses on his teachings and the self-sacrifice to preserve…

Marriage & Relationships

2:02:09

Shidduchim: A Candid Conversation
An honest and compassionate discussion on the subject of shidduchim, led by Rabbi Shais Taub along with Tziporo Grodko of…

Shaar HaBitachon

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Lesson 47
Rabbi Shais Taub updates students of his popular Shaar Habitachon series, which was recorded five years ago, sharing how the…

Conversations

34:18

Eric Adams on Dyslexia, Trauma, and Fixing What's Broken in Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams sits down with Rabbi Shais Taub for a surprisingly personal and wide-ranging conversation. He shares his…

History/ Biography

1:44:02

The Story of 12-13 Tammuz
Join a farbrengen live from the SoulWords House, in honor of 12-13 Tammuz, the Liberation of the Previous Rebbe. Rabbi…

Vayishlach Yehoshua 5736

1:55:15

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…
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Topics

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

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…

Mystical Concepts

1:00:15

Local Call—The Power of Prayer at the Ohel
Why do we pray facing the Land of Israel? What is the advantage of praying in a holy place? Are…

Parenting Education

16:12

A Parent's Power
A short talk on the Chassidic approach to parenting and the attitude and mind-set a parent should adopt towards their…

Parenting

27:02

What Stray Cats Taught Me About Winning Trust
Rabbi Shais Taub visits Avi Fishoff's support group for parents in crisis, to present the valuable life lessons he learned…

Basi LeGani 5711

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Lesson 1
Text-based study of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's inaugural discourse. Lesson 1 of 4, this class covers chapter one of the text.

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

54:30

Catch 22 of the Soul
Explore the paradoxical mission of the soul, torn between the intense desire to transcend the body and the necessity to…

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.…

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…

Parenting

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,…

Class 3

40:52

Achashverosh and Hashem's Silence
Having left off with the question of why Haman's evil plot was unsuccessful, the maamar now turns its focus to…

Mystical Concepts

54:11

The Do's and Dont's Debate
Which are greater? The Torah's positive commandments or its prohibitions? In this debate, Rabbi Manis Friedman argues for the do's…

Marriage & Relationships

2:14:41

Beyond Mashpia & Mekabel—Part 3
Rabbi Taub responds to viewer’s questions about how to navigate the marital relationship In keeping with the mashpia/mekabel roles. NOTE:…

History/ Biography

1:45:36

The Kabbalah of Frederick the Great and the Seven Years War
In a presentation combining military strategy, European history, psychology, and kabbalah, Rabbi Shais Taub explains why the Alter Rebbe told…

Class 2

1:00:53

Divine Light Revealed
Since the time of their leaving Egypt, the mission of the Jewish people has been to refine the sparks of…
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Series

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5 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.

86 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.

5 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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