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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

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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

55:05

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…

Rebbe Letters

33:00

Too Busy For Your Purpose? / Take Care of Your Body
In the first letter, the Rebbe responds to someone overwhelmed by a new position, claiming he has no time for…

Rebbe Letters

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Helping Others Strengthens Your Own Home
Addressing the letter writer's concerns about balancing outreach with his own son’s education, the Rebbe emphasizes that fulfilling the mitzvah…

Parenting Pesach

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Preparing for Pesach with Your Complex Kid
Pesach is supposed to be a time of freedom—but for many parents raising sensitive or easily overwhelmed children, it can…

Rebbe Letters

30:55

Don’t Lower Standards for Students
The Rebbe responds regarding a Chabad-affiliated agricultural school, emphasizing that its standards and spirit must fully align with Chabad values…
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Topics

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

Class 4

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Randomness and Choice
Based on what we have learned so far, we understand that the randomness of a lottery allows for the possibility…

Education

36:00

Talking to Students Before the First Day of School
How can we make the most of the upcoming school year? Rabbi Shais Taub speaks to new seminary students before…

Vayidaber Elokim 5729

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Class 3
In chapters 5 and 6 of the maamar we learn about the way that the events of Matan Torah permanently…

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.…

Mystical Concepts

1:06:50

The Rebbe's Father Writes to His Son
In honor of the yahrzeit of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, the father of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, study from a letter…

Farbrengens

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

2:31:40

Beyond Mashpia & Mekabel—Part 1
Deeper meaning and practical takeaways from the chasidic discourse Lcha Dodi which describes the spiritual dynamics of marriage. In partnership…

Meditation 4

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Offering Your Child a Real Connection
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Marriage & Relationships

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Beyond Mashpia & Mekabel—Part 2
A further discussion of the spiritual paradigms of masculine and feminine. In this follow up episode we focus specifically on…

Marriage & Relationships

1:16:22

Love and Respect
An adult's relationship guide stressing the importance of healthy boundaries, self-respect, and emotional sobriety.

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.…

Mystical Concepts

51:32

The Body and Spiritual Freedom
Embodiment may be considered both a prison for the soul as well as its path to spiritual freedom. Continuing the…

Mystical Concepts

42:00

On the Solar Eclipse
Modern life has disconnected us from the rhythms of the cosmos. However, during an eclipse, we collectively look up and…

Education

54:17

How to Be a Teacher that Students Want to Learn From
Successful teaching always comes down to one thing: the trusting, caring relationship between teacher and student. It is not knowledge…

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:…
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Series

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Twelve Pesukim for Parents

34 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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