• What's Action worth without Intent? | Parshat Vayakhel
    Mar 12 2024

    Is a Mitzvah worth anything if the doer had no understanding or intention? Does a transgression not count if it was done unintentionally?

    In this fascinating teaching of the Rebbe, we will explore the fascinating dynamic interplay between action and intention, and the special message it holds for every Jew.

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    56 mins
  • When Archeology Clashes with Tradition | Parshat Tetzaveh
    Mar 10 2024

    The Jewish people have traditions dating back thousands of years that outline the specific form and format of our traditions. But what happens if archeologists find contradictory evidence? What is a rational approach to the tension between tradition and modern discoveries?

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    47 mins
  • The Historic Mistake in the Shape of the Tablets | Parshat Terumah
    Feb 18 2024

    Over the generations, the Tablets became one of the best-known Jewish symbols. But as its popularity grew, so did the historical error about their appearance: an inaccurate illustration of Christian origin became entrenched in the Jewish community.

    A careful analysis of what Moses put inside the Ark of the Covenant can teach us the correct look of the Tablets.

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    49 mins
  • Don't Pray - Do Something! | Parshat Beshalach
    Feb 6 2024

    Twice in Moses' leadership, he responded to times of crisis by praying, but G-d made it known to him that this was the wrong course of action. There are moments in life when prayer is not enough - we must act!

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    49 mins
  • The Rebbe's Mission Statement | 10 Shevat
    Jan 21 2024

    The 10th of Shevat marks the 73rd anniversary since the fateful day the Rebbe formally assumed leadership of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.

    In this class, we will study the Rebbe's landmark first address, in which he laid out his historic vision of our generation's mission and how to achieve it.

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    59 mins
  • The Battle over the Jewish Birthrate | Parshat Vaera
    Jan 16 2024

    A historical journey into the relentless Egyptian efforts to control the Jewish birthrate, a look at the heroism of the Jewish women, and what this teaches us today.

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    53 mins
  • Joseph and the Evil Eye | Torah Deep-Dive - Parshat Vayechi
    Dec 31 2023

    Is there significance to the day of the week I was born? Does Judaism believe in the Evil Eye? Is there a safe zone?

    A fascinating teaching from the Rebbe, connected to Jacob's blessing to Joseph in this week's parsha.

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    46 mins
  • The Growth from Pain | Torah Deep-Dive - Parshat Vayigash
    Dec 24 2023

    Difficulties, suffering, mental and emotional upheavals, difficult financial times, relationship problems...

    Who of us doesn't contend with our fair share of pain and struggle?

    In this class, we will learn how G-d comforted a distressed Jacob as he led his family down to Egypt, entering a difficult phase of history for the fledgling Jewish people.

    A lesson about the growth that comes from difficulty, and the light that emerges from the darkness.

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    43 mins