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Not Just Talk, We Need Experiences

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Why did the Jewish people gather once in seven years at the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and how is this idea still relevant today? Rabbi Shais Taub speaks to a Hakhel gathering in London, UK about the significance of Hakhel gatherings and the necessity of having embodied experiences of Judaism.

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19 Kislev Farbrengen | Crown Heights 5783

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Live from Crown Heights, celebrate the Rosh HaShanah l'Chasidus with Rabbi Shais Taub.

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Jewish Unity in Honor of 19 Kislev in Lakewood

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The inner dimension of the Torah reveals how the Jewish people are united as a single, inseparable entity. We must express this unity in every way possible in our day to day lives.

This is an excerpt from a longer Farbrengen.

*לזכות העניא בת ברכה דבורה לאה*

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Spiritual Tools to Counter Anxiety

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Are we stressed because of the stories we tell ourselves or do we tell ourselves stories because we are stressed. King Solomon's wisdom provides us with two powerful spiritual tools for ridding ourselves of these personal "mythologies" that we use to explain our suffering.

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Beyond Mashpia & Mekabel—Part II

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A further discussion of the spiritual paradigms of masculine and feminine. In this follow up episode we focus specifically on applications in the area of marital intimacy.

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When It's Stressful Just to Exist

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There are many reasons why some of us feel perpetually anxious. In this second lecture in a series on Emunah & Anxiety, Rabbi Shais Taub addresses some of the underlying conditions that can place an extra burden on our allostatic load. He uses the expression "spiritual canaries" to describe people for whom life itself can be incredibly stressful.

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Why Is Life So Difficult?

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Why are we here? What's life all about? And do we really have any say in the matter?

These were the questions I was told to speak about as they drove me from London Heathrow to my speaking engagement where a crowd was already gathered.

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Connecting with Our Children

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What is the purpose of bonding and emotional connection in parenting and how is it accomplished? Rabbi Shais Taub addresses parents of Chaviva High School in Cleveland, OH to discuss the Jewish way in creating emotional trust and safety in our homes so that our children may flourish.

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Who's the Director of Your Life? | This SIMPLE mindset shift will bring you PEACE

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When experiencing stress, it can be extremely difficult to feel present in our own lives. We go into our own heads and get caught in a loop of distracting thoughts. Rabbi Shais Taub speaks about a deep, spiritual perspective that we can use as a tool for embracing the current moment so that we actually "show up for our own lives."

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From Lubavitch to New York: The Little Known Story of Rebbetzin Shterna Sarah

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Rebbetzin Shterna Sarah, wife of the Rebbe Rashab and mother of the Frierdiker Rebbe, was the last Chabad Rebbetzin to serve in the town of Lubavitch. Far too few know her story or even that her resting place is just a few feet from the Ohel of the Lubavitcher Rebbes in Queens. In honor of her yahrzeit on 13 Shvat, Rabbi Shais Taub shares a glimpse into her amazing life.

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Beyond Mashpia & Mekabel—Part III

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Rabbi Taub responds to viewer’s questions about how to navigate the marital relationship In keeping with the mashpia/mekabel roles. NOTE: Viewers are advised to watch Parts 1 and 2 before delving into this Question & Answer session.

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Parenting with Love (the RIGHT Way)

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Many of us have come to realize that some of the old models of harshness and domination are no longer desirable or effective. But what do we replace them with? Is gentle parenting synonymous with permissive parenting? Is there a way to help our children be the best versions of themselves without crushing them? In this talk given in Crown Heights, Rabbi Shais Taub draws upon the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe to outline an approach to loving parenting that really works.

This event was recorded in Crown Heights at a Junior Nshei Chabad event on May 2, 2023.

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