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Answering the Wicked Son: When the Rebbe Reached Out to Bobby Fischer
Four fifths of our people did not leave Egypt at the time of the Exodus. Why will the coming redemption…

Happiness / Emotional Well-being

1:28:02

Who's the Director of Your Life?
When experiencing stress, it can be extremely difficult to feel present in our own lives. We go into our own…

Conversations

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R' Asi Spiegel in Conversation with Rabbi Shais Taub
Rabbi Asi Spiegel of Tzfas, Israel joins Rabbi Shais Taub in the SoulWords studios to discuss his work teaching chasidus…

Mystical Concepts

1:20:38

Why Is Life So Difficult?
Why are we here? What's life all about? And do we really have any say in the matter? These were…

Parenting

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Connecting with Our Children
What is the purpose of bonding and emotional connection in parenting and how is it accomplished? Rabbi Shais Taub addresses…

Happiness / Emotional Well-being

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When It's Stressful Just to Exist
There are many reasons why some of us feel perpetually anxious. In this second lecture in a series on Emunah…

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…

Happiness / Emotional Well-being

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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.…

Vayigash

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A Father's Parting Words
Just before they were separated for twenty-two years, Yaakov shared a final message with his son Yosef. How did these…

Mystical Concepts

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Jewish Unity in Honor of 19 Kislev in Lakewood
The inner dimension of the Torah reveals how the Jewish people are united as a single, inseparable entity. We must…

Mystical Concepts

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19 Kislev Farbrengen | Crown Heights 5783
Live from Crown Heights, celebrate the Rosh HaShanah l'Chasidus with Rabbi Shais Taub.

Mystical Concepts

1:11:37

Not Just Talk, We Need Experiences
Why did the Jewish people gather once in seven years at the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and how is this…

Marriage & Relationships

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Beyond Mashpia & Mekabel: A Bride's Guide to the Lcha Dodi Maamar
Deeper meaning and practical takeaways from the chasidic discourse Lcha Dodi which describes the spiritual dynamics of marriage. In partnership…

Chanukah

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Spiritual Secrets of the Dreidel
Discover the deep meaning hidden behind this deceptively simple child's game. Find out how the Chanukah toy known as the…

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…
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Topics

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

History/ Biography

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The Rambam—His Life, Works, and Enduring Influence
Over the millenia of Jewish history, Rabeinu Moshe ben Maimon HaSefardi remains a unique figure. This talk presents a brief…

Parenting Education

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Lifting Up Our Daughters
How do we raise our daughters to want to commit their lives to Torah? We lift them up. This talk,…

Mystical Concepts

1:10:11

Making Your Soul's Mixtape
Does consciousness exist separate from the body? How does the soul experience memories of its life in this world? How…

History/ Biography

2:57:41

Stories, Songs, and Teachings of the Alter Rebbe
A special musical farbrengen in honor of 24 Teives, the anniversary of the passing of the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Shneur…

Parenting Education

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The Alef of Jewish Education
Before you can teach a child how great our Torah is, you must teach the child how great he or…

Parenting Education

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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…

Matzah Zu

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Chapter 1
The Rebbe’s discourse Matzah Zu 5749 on the spiritual significance of the matzah we eat on Pesach. The maamar (discourse)…

Education

1:02:08

How to Motivate a Jew: The Secret of What Drives Us
What incentives drive us to do mitzvos? What is the key difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation? And what does…

Happiness / Emotional Well-being

1:08:48

The Kabbalah of Joy
The Jewish approach to happiness differs fundamentally from the way the world at large views it. Is happiness a goal…

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…

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…

Parenting

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Do Your Children Know Who They Are?
Do your children know who they are? In this class, Rabbi Shais Taub explains how identity is the foundation of…

Parenting Education

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All of Our Children Are Beautiful
Rabbi Taub addresses the Menachem Foundation’s Kinus Hamechanchos on their theme (The Advantage of Light from Dark) as it relates…

Meditation

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Troxler Effect
A fundamental chasidic teaching is that we can learn a lesson in the service of the Creator from everything we…

Marriage & Relationships Lag B’Omer

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Stop Controlling & Start Loving
Why did 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva all perish? What is a "love martyr"? How do we stop trying to…
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Series

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36 EPISODES

Rebbe Letters

Experience the wisdom and compassion of the Rebbe's personal correspondences with real people as they navigate the challenges of life.

46 EPISODES

Shaar HaBitachon

Text-based study and discussion of the classic Shaar HaBitachon (Gate of Trust) from Rabenu Bachaye's Chovos HaLevavos.

35 EPISODES

Tanya

A chapter by chapter exploration of the structure and major themes of the book of Tanya.

1 EPISODES

Conversations

7 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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