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

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,…

Baad Kodesh

43:59

Class 5
We conclude our study of this work with chapters 7 and 8 in which the Mitteler Rebbe explains why the…

Baad Kodesh

43:52

Class 4
In chapters 5 and 6 of the discourse we examine the quality of Malchus (royalty) and explain how it is,…

Happiness / Emotional Well-being

1:36:51

Emunah & Anxiety
Rabbi Shais Taub shares three powerful spiritual tools for increasing our emotional wellbeing. Delivered in Lakewood, NJ on Nov 26,…

Faith

43:49

Response to the Tragic Murder of R' Tzvi Kogan
How do we respond to the devastating tragedy of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan’s brutal murder by terrorists in the UAE? In…

Baad Kodesh

42:25

Class 3
In this class we cover chapters 3-4 of the discourse and examine more deeply the idea of the "middle vector"…

Baad Kodesh

41:25

Class 2
Toward a better understanding of the spiritual mechanisms behind governmental power, Chapter 2 of the Mitteler Rebbe’s discourse, focuses on…

Baad Kodesh

42:04

Class 1
The Mitteler Rebbe’s letter known as Baad Kodesh was written to appeal for justice during his imprisonment, and explains how…

History/ Biography

1:57:46

Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev Yahrzeit Farbrengen
The holy tzadik, R' Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, is renowned for his passionate advocacy on behalf of the Jewish people,…

47:58

How Can We Dance?
Rabbi Shais Taub speaks to a caller who is unsure of how to properly observe Shemini Atzeres / Simchas Torah…

Mystical Concepts

45:32

A Private Conversation Between Two Rebbes
In honor of 13 Tishrei, Yahrzeit of the Rebbe Maharash, hear a story about how the Rebbe Maharash as a…

Blood Brothers

1:38:22

Yom Kippur 5785 (Episode 9)
Why aren't there two days of Yom Kippur? What makes Die Hard fun? What are the riddles of the rabbi…

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.…

Ani L'Dodi 5726

44:21

Class 3
In this part of the maamar, the Rebbe explains how the "king in the field" analogy does not depict an…

Ani L'Dodi 5726

1:02:48

Class 2
The Rebbe gives a novel interpretation of the reason for the king's smile in the Alter Rebbe's famous parable of…
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Topics

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

Ani L'Dodi 5726

1:02:48

Class 2
The Rebbe gives a novel interpretation of the reason for the king's smile in the Alter Rebbe's famous parable of…

Class 2

57:21

The Power of Matzah
First we review last week's class and get into a very lively discussion of the importance of getting Jews to…

Mystical Concepts

30:15

YU Student Shabbaton in Crown Heights
Rabbi Shais Taub asks a group of Yeshiva University students why they think they came to Crown Heights for Shabbos.

Mystical Concepts

34:14

Be the Needle: Lessons for a Yahrzeit
On the occasion of his father's yarhzeit, the Rebbe teaches a kabbilistic interpretation of the Mishnah studied on a yahrzeit:…

Mystical Concepts

53:11

Chabad Meditation (in Three Stages)
The three levels of meditation (hisbonenus) are rungs on a ladder. Based on Hayom Yom 20 Tammuz. Meditation after study…

Class 4

55:41

Divine Essence Hidden in the World
The Divine energy that is referred to as "shem" (name) is hidden more deeply in creation than other kinds of…

Vayidaber Elokim 5729

57:39

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

Humor

1:05:52

A Deeper Look at Jewish Humor
Rabbi Shais Taub searches for the quintessential Jewish joke by examining the main tropes of Jewish humor. In the process,…

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…

Recovery

38:52

Guided Meditation for 12-Step Recovery
Rabbi Shais Taub leads a guided meditation session at the Kansas City Recovery Retreat. The focus of the meditation is…

Basi LeGani 5711

59:35

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

Class 5

48:43

The Power of Ordinary Life
In the final chapter of the discourse Mayim Rabim we learn about how ordinary mundane life actually contains tremendous spiritual…

Class 2

39:10

The Soul's Lofty Source
The flood waters of financial worries are rooted in the lofty spiritual level known as Tohu. Yet the source of…

Marriage & Relationships

1:16:22

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

Tzion B'Mishpat Tipadeh 5736

44:27

Class 3
The possibility for forgetting Torah derives from a viewpoint that perceives a separation between transcendent and the immanent Divine energies.…
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Series

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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.

60 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.

4 EPISODES

Conversations

35 EPISODES

Tanya

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

9 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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