In this 10-15 minute daily class given at Chabad of Beverly Hills, Rabbi Shusterman covers practical every day Halachos in detail and in depth. Rabbi Yosef Shusterman is a renowned Posek who receives halacha question from all over the world. He is the Rav of the Chabad community in Los Angeles, and is the Rav & director of Chabad of Beverly Hills. He serves as a member of the Vaad Rabbonim Lubavitch and sits on the Bais Din. Please visit www.rabbishusterman.com where you can access over 3,30 ...
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Chabad Podcasts
Chabad Chassidus is an all-embracing world outlook and way of life which sees the Jew's central purpose as a unifying link between the Creator and His world. Written by the Alter Rebbe, the founder of Chabad, Tanya is the central text of Chabad Chassidus. It shows the reader a path to realizing their purpose and developing a deeper relationship with G-d. Choose from one of the two formats available: through Lessons in Tanya - a profound and clear explanation of the Alter Rebbe's writings, or ...
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In this 30 minute daily class given at Chabad of Beverly Hills, Rabbi Shusterman covers the weekly Parasha through the lens of Chassidus. Rabbi Yosef Shusterman is a renowned Posek who receives halacha question from all over the world. He is the Rav of the Chabad community in Los Angeles, and is the Rav & director of Chabad of Beverly Hills. He serves as a member of the Vaad Rabbonim Lubavitch and sits on the Bais Din. Please visit www.rabbishusterman.com where you can access over 3,300 of R ...
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In this series, R’ Aaron learns through the sefer Likutei Amarim/Tanya.This shiur is ongoing so be sure to subscribe to get the latest shiur as it is available.For more shiurim or to participate in this shiur live over Zoom, visit: https://www.eshelpublications.com/shiurim.html.
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Halacha classes ranging between 5 -10 minutes. We cover halachik topics on the four sections of the Shulchan Aruch. Clear and sourced with a summary.
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Your front-row seat to the answers you’ve always been looking for in Judaism. You've got questions, We've got answers!
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Start your day with an inspiring meditation! Listen to a thought-provoking Torah minute. This is the Best Way To Start Your Day! Rabbi Moshe Levin is a world-renowned scholar and author. He serves as Rabbi and Spiritual leader of congregation Bais Bezalel Chabad in Los Angeles. 📲If you have any questions or comments, feel free to WhatsApp Rabbi Levin @ +1 323-252-3159 or email [email protected]
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Rabbi Zushe Greenberg of Solon Chabad gives a weekly Torah class.
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Tiferes Bachurim Daily shiur with Rabbi Dovid Faiden exploring the Depths of Chassidus.
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Hafotzas HaMayanot Chutza Initiative Launched by The Meaningful Life Center to Address the Personal and Emotional Needs of The Chabad Community and Answer the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives. Please subscribe to get the word out, and receive MyLife in your inbox weekly. Our website: meaningfullife.com Submit a Question: http://www.meaningfullife.com/mlc-tv-channels/mylife-chassidus-applied/#question Let us know what you think!
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A brief life lesson gleaned from that day's Hayom Yom entry
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Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg serves as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ohr Eliyahu, Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago, and during the summer months, as Scholar in residence at Machon Alte women's seminary in Tsfat, Israel. He is a beloved Rabbi, teacher and father, and lives in Lincolnwood, Illinois, with his wife and children, where he dedicates his life to mentoring, teaching, and inspiring others.
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Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier. Narrated By: Gary Waleik Produced by: Shneur Brook & Gary Waleik A project of Machne Israel
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Thoughts on spirituality, Kabbalah, Jewish thought, Judaism and Relationships. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath is the Senior Rabbi at Rohr Chabad of NDG and the Director of Chabad on Campus at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. In 2012, Rabbi Bernath founded the smashing success JMatchmaking International, a network of Jewish dating sites. He has made 104 matches (that he knows of) to dat ...
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Welcome to "Core Prayers" with Rabbi Ari Herzog from Chabad of the Valley and recorded every morning at Chabad of Encino. In this enlightening podcast, we'll explore the heart of Jewish prayer and its profound relevance to our daily lives. Join Rabbi Ari as he breaks down essential prayers, unveiling their deeper meanings and showing how these ancient words can guide us through modern challenges. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth, practical wisdom, or a deeper connection to tradition, ...
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Rabbi Moshe Levin is a world-renowned scholar and author. He serves as Rabbi and Spiritual leader of congregation Chabad Pico-Bais Bezalel in Los Angeles. 📲If you have any questions or comments, feel free to WhatsApp Rabbi Levin @ +1 323-252-3159 or email [email protected]
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This is the “classic” text-based shiur, covering the entire Sicha, and geared to those somewhat familiar with Likkutei Sichos. Rabbi Moshe Spalter serves as the Administrator of Chabad Lubavitch Community Centre in Toronto, ONT and spearheads the popular weekly Television Show.
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A Marvelous journey through the Bible, the Torah. Presented by Rabbi Bentzi Epstein of TORCH Dallas!
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Maamarim and Sichos of our Rebbe are translated into English and (hopefully) into our lives. Rabbi Moshe Levin is a world-renowned scholar and author. He serves as Rabbi and Spiritual leader of congregation Chabad Pic -Bais Bezalel in Los Angeles. 📲If you have any questions or comments, feel free to WhatsApp Rabbi Levin @ +1 323-252-3159 or email [email protected]
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A refreshing and clear review of each Parsha in the Torah presented by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
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Samach Vav by MyLife: Chassidus Applied Hafotzas HaMayanot Chutza Initiative Launched by The Meaningful Life Center to Address the Personal and Emotional Needs of The Chabad Community and Answer the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives. Please subscribe to get the word out, and receive MyLife in your inbox weekly. Our website: meaningfullife.com Submit a Question: http://www.meaningfullife.com/mlc-tv-channels/mylife-chassidus-applied/#question Let us know what you think!
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A Baal Teshuva shares Torah insights, intertwined through personal stories and interviews with leading Torah Scholars to demonstrate the empowering qualities of Torah and mitzvos.
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The Prayer Podcast is an attempt to make prayer meaningful, elevating and real in our day-to-day lives for every individual regardless of background. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg
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Breaking Orthodox Jewish News
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Podcast by The Chassidic Story Project with Barak Hullman
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A-Muse is unscripted Torah musings by Rabbi Ari Bensoussan
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Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz Weekly Torah Lesson Enjoy this video of what we hope will be a weekly endeavor into spreading the educational words of our Torah. Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida 5620 Winkler Road Ft Myers, FL 33919 239-433-7708 [email protected] www.chabadswf.org
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The Everyday Judaism Podcast (formerly Living Jewishly Podcast) is dedicated to learning and understanding the laws and basic how-to of daily Jewish living. Presented by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe in a simple and concise manner, easy for anyone to understand and connect. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen Lerner.
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This Jewish Inspiration Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and enhancing our relationship with Hashem by working on improving our G-d given soul traits and aspiring to reflect His holy name each and every day. The goal is for each listener to hear something inspirational with each episode that will enhance their life.
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Rabbi Shais Taub has delivered Torah lectures and classes to audiences on six continents. He writes a popular weekly column in Ami Magazine and is the author of the bestselling book, G-d of Our Understanding: Jewish Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction as well as several groundbreaking works on Tanya including: the Tanya Map teaching tool, the Soul Maps curriculum, and the audio series Mapping the Tanya. He currently serves as scholar-in-residence at Chabad of the Five Towns in Cedarhurs ...
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The Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcasts Collection gives you the opportunity to listen and enjoy to all the Torah & Insights from Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe in one feed. The The Parsha Podcast, Jewish History Podcast, The Mitzvah Podcast, This Jewish Life, TORAH 101 and The Ethics Podcast in one convenient place. Enjoy!
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Welcome to the latest Project Chassidus podcast! Join us as we learn thought the Tanya of the Alter Rebbe in great depth. All of our classes aim to explain the Tanya in a clear and lucid manner, in a way which feels relevant and easy to follow. This podcast series is hosted by Rabbi Yaakov Krasnianski.
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Classes explaining Tanya
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The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud. Every week a new, deep, and inspiring piece of brilliance will be selected f ...
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Learn the daily with Rabbi Paltiel and have a clear, refreshing look on the daily Chitas.
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Rabbi Dovid Vigler and Mitch Zachary Hosting 'the Rabbi and the CEO' as they take on the Jewish views on the News- separating facts from fiction and bubbe maasehs from the bottom line!
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Each week, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the parsha through the inner world of Torah, drawing from the deep wells of the Chassidic masters. With warmth, clarity, and honesty, these teachings weave together Chassidus, Tanach, and lived experience, inviting us to encounter the parsha not only as a text to be studied but as a mirror for the soul.
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Shir Hashirim (Song of Songs) is an allegory of the relationship between Hashem and the Jewish People written by King Solomon. The first Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, delivered chassidic discources on verses throughout Shir Hashirim, which were later recorded and published in his famed work, "Likkutei Torah" in 1848 by his grandson, the Tzemach Tzedek. Here for the first time, we present these discourses explained in plain English, easy-to-digest, 30-40 minute classes, covering ...
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The new "DACH" Yomi learning program for Chassidus! Learn one daf per day plus an extra daf on Shabbos in order to finish the entire Torah Ohr / Likkutei Torah of the Baal HaTanya in one year. Torah Ohr / Likkutei Torah is considered the "Oral Torah" of Chassidus and a vital way to get a B'kius in the gamut of Chassidus Chabad. To provide vital support for our project, visit projectlikkuteitorah.com/partner .
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Two Jewish Dudes Take On Relationships, Business, Sports, Politics And Pop Culture
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www.ProjectLikkuteiTorah.com The new Daf Yomi learning program for Chassidus! Learn one daf per day plus an extra Daf on Shabbos in order to finish the entire Torah Ohr / Likkutei Torah of the Baal HaTanya in one year. Torah Ohr / Likkutei Torah is considered the "Oral Torah" of Chassidus and a vital way to get a B'kius in the gamut of Chassidus Chabad. This project is sponsored in part by a generous donation from Rabbi Meyer and Shandel Gutnick.
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Join Chavie as she discovers the one totally unexpected moment in her guests’ lives that changed everything. These are real stories about pain, joy, and struggle, the moments that make us human. Chavie is obsessed with personal growth and doesn't shy away from the hard conversations. She covers topics like Jewish astrology, parenting taboos, health and wellness, adoption, race, and sexuality inside the Orthodox Jewish community and beyond. Chavie Bruk is a mother of five adopted children and ...
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Welcome to Chabad youth of Karmiel Torah relevance for your life from Israel
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A free weekly video podcast featuring excerpts from Living Torah and other films by Jewish Educational Media.
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The Unboxing Judaism Podcast is a lively dialogue and discussion between Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe that helps unbox and demystify the most fundamental ideas in Judaism that are commonly misunderstood. This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Rabbi Yaakov & Dr. Sara Nagel
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NEW YORK — A press conference held Friday by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was briefly upstaged when a Chabad-Lubavitch music truck passed by, offering what amounted to an unscheduled musical commentary. The truck, part of the Chabad-Lubavitch outreach fleet, blasted “Hinei Ma Tov,” a Hasidic song popularized by Avraham Fried. The lyrics trans…
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The History of Chabad - Part 7: The Frierdiker Rebbe
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The History of Chabad - Part 7: The Frierdiker Rebbe The story of the 7 Chabad Rebbe's; from a small Russian village to a global network of Jewish life and inspiration.
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Chabad Chassidus is an all-embracing world outlook and way of life which sees the Jew's central purpose as a unifying link between the Creator and His world. Written by the Alter Rebbe, the founder of Chabad, Tanya is the central text of Chabad Chassidus. It shows the reader a path to realizing their purpose and developing a deeper relationship wit…
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Chabad Chassidus is an all-embracing world outlook and way of life which sees the Jew's central purpose as a unifying link between the Creator and His world. Written by the Alter Rebbe, the founder of Chabad, Tanya is the central text of Chabad Chassidus. It shows the reader a path to realizing their purpose and developing a deeper relationship wit…
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Jewish Pride Isn't a Slogan: A Wake-Up Call for Today (Parsha Pearls: Shemos) 5786
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In this Parshas Shemos review—the opening of Sefer Shemot (Exodus)—Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains the shift from the family-focused stories of Bereishis to the birth of the Jewish nation in Egypt. The parsha begins with the 70 souls descending to Egypt, rapidly multiplying ("paru v'yishretzu v'yarbu v'yaatzmu b'meod meod"), becoming mighty—yet a new Ph…
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Tefillah-3- Hashem's Answer Is Not "No", It's "Now", "Now That I Have Your Attention..."
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In this Tefillah class we delve further into the give and take between us and Hashem in prayer. We use the classic book "What the angels have taught you" as a guide for this thought provoking journey. I feel you will find some new and fresh ideas about Tefillah that may help with your day to day connection to Hashem. There are some bits along the w…
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Likud MK Dan Illouz Blasts Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens in Knesset Speech, Likens Their Views to ‘Woke Left’
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Likud Knesset member Dan Illouz delivered a fiery English-language address from the Knesset podium on Monday, accusing conservative American commentators Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens of betraying Western values and peddling “poison” through criticism of historical figures and Western civilization. Illouz, a Canadian-born l…
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Teen Killed as Ultra-Orthodox Draft Protest Turns Deadly in Jerusalem; Police Say Driver Was Attacked Before Crash
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — An 18-year-old man was killed and several others were injured during a large ultra-Orthodox protest against military conscription in Jerusalem after a bus struck demonstrators — an incident police say occurred outside the authorized protest zone and followed an assault on the driver. Israeli police said Wednesday that the bus …
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Understanding the Blessing of Ritzai in the Amidah
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In this insightful exploration of the 17th blessing of the Amidah, *Ritzai Hashem Elokeinu be'amcha Yisrael*, we delve into its profound significance and spiritual transition. As we shift from personal requests to gratitude, this blessing beautifully encapsulates our longing for closeness with God. The Talmud's teachings reveal that while we expres…
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Samach Vav Part 37: Atzmus Taanug HaPoshut Manifests Exclusively Through Physical Actionable Mitzvos
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Chabad Chassidus is an all-embracing world outlook and way of life which sees the Jew's central purpose as a unifying link between the Creator and His world. Written by the Alter Rebbe, the founder of Chabad, Tanya is the central text of Chabad Chassidus. It shows the reader a path to realizing their purpose and developing a deeper relationship wit…
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Chabad Chassidus is an all-embracing world outlook and way of life which sees the Jew's central purpose as a unifying link between the Creator and His world. Written by the Alter Rebbe, the founder of Chabad, Tanya is the central text of Chabad Chassidus. It shows the reader a path to realizing their purpose and developing a deeper relationship wit…
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Send us a text When you attach a charity box to your kitchen wall, you're also permanently binding kindness within your heart and soul, and your family's. Support the showBy Rabbi Moshe Levin
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Shemot: Stretch Out Your Arm, You Never Know
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How did Batya's arm stretch to reach the basket of Moshe? Rav Shlomo Katz explores the spiritual mechanics of "reaching for the impossible" through the lens of the Kotzker Rebbe. We learn that if a person truly desires a goal, they should never let the "distance" stop them from reaching out. Rav Shlomo weaves in a comforting teaching from Rav Kook:…
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Shemot: A Midwife's Yishuv Hada'at Is All We Need
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"In the merit of righteous women, we were redeemed." But what does that actually mean? Rav Shlomo Katz breaks down this famous teaching using the Sforno and Daat Mikra. We focus on the midwives, Shifra and Puah, and their "inner wisdom of the heart," which allowed them to defy Pharaoh. Rav Shlomo explains that their Yirat Elokim (Fear of God) grant…
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Does your name determine your destiny? In this fascinating exploration of Shemot, Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the concept of Shema Garim—that a name influences a person's attributes. We look at the Gemara involving Rabbi Meir, who would check a person's name before doing business with them. Rav Shlomo also discusses practical Halachic perspectives f…
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Shemot: Thunder that Straightens the Heart
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Why did things get worse for the Jewish people after Moshe Rabenu arrived? In this intense shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz addresses the difficult question Moshe asked Hashem: "Why have You done evil to this people?" Using the insights of the Izhbitzer Rebbe (Mei HaShiloach), we learn the spiritual purpose of Ra'am (thunder). Rav Shlomo explains that the 12…
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Shemot: That First Conversation by the Bush
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In the intimate dialogue at the Burning Bush, Moshe Rabbeinu asks, "Who am I?" Was this insecurity, or something deeper? Rav Shlomo Katz shares the Izhbitzer Rebbe's (Mei HaShiloach) interpretation: Moshe was asking, "What do You see in me?" Hashem's answer reveals the essence of Jewish leadership: "I see Myself in you, because there is no 'you' in…
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Did the redemption start at the Burning Bush, or did it begin much earlier in the dark caves of Egypt? Rav Shlomo Katz reveals a powerful Midrash detailing Moshe Rabbeinu's role as a "slave driver" who convinced Pharaoh to give the Jews a day of rest—Shabbat—which they used to learn Torah in secret. We delve into the concept of "Double Redemption" …
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Is clarity always the goal? In this deep session, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a teaching from the Izhbitzer School regarding the "Holiness of Exile." We explore a profound type of fear—not the fear of danger, but the "Holy Fear" that one hasn't done enough or reached deep enough. Rav Shlomo explains that in Heaven, angels have clarity and do their job p…
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Shemot: How Do You Actually Reach G-d?
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In this shiur for Sefer Shemot, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the fundamental difference between those who accept suffering and those who refuse to be enslaved by it. Drawing from the Zohar, Rav Shlomo explains that if you tell someone accustomed to pain that they will suffer, they accept it. But redemption begins when we refuse to accept the status quo…
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Vayechi: Am I Supposed To Enjoy Learning?
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Are Mitzvos meant to be enjoyed? Rav Shlomo Katz tackles the Talmudic principle that "Mitzvos were not given for enjoyment" through the teachings of Rav Kook. Using the imagery of Yissachar as a "strong-boned donkey" (Chamor) who bows to the burden, we explore the transition from serving Hashem as an "indentured laborer" to finding the deepest swee…
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Vayechi: Yaakov's Greatest Years Were In....Egypt？
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It seems paradoxical that Yaakov Avinu's best years—the years he "lived" (Vayechi)—were the 17 years spent in the impurity of Egypt. Rav Shlomo Katz explores this mystery through the lens of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. We learn that true spiritual vitality doesn't come from avoiding darkness, but from the strength to "grab the bitterness" and transfo…
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Vayechi: What Did Yaakov Avinu Think of Himself?
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How did Yaakov Avinu view himself in comparison to his father Yitzchak and grandfather Avraham? In this moving session, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a radical insight from the Izhbitzer Rebbe (Mei HaShiloach) on the verse "The God who has been my Shepherd from my inception until this day." While Avraham and Yitzchak "walked before God"—needing only a lit…
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Vayechi: Belonging to Eretz Yisrael (A Class in Chevron)
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Recorded live in Chevron, this shiur explores the profound request of Yaakov Avinu to his son Yosef: "If I have found grace (Chen) in your eyes, do not bury me in Egypt." Rav Shlomo Katz draws from the Beit Yaakov (Rabbi Yaakov Leiner of Izhbitza) to explain why a father would ask his son for "grace." We delve into the difference between owning som…
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Vayechi: You Are Only Redeemed When You Are Truly Desperate
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What is the difference between Creation and Redemption? As we conclude Sefer Bereishis, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a deep teaching from the Sod Yesharim (Rav Tzadok HaKohen/The Izhbitzer School) regarding the transition from the "Book of Creation" to the "Book of Redemption." We learn that while creation implies making something from nothing, redemptio…
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Vayechi: Empowering the Role of Jewish Mothers
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Why did Yaakov Avinu feel the need to apologize to Yosef for burying Rachel on the side of the road? In this powerful shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe that redefines the spiritual role of the Jewish mother. While Yaakov (the man) strives for personal perfection and burial in the Cave of Machpelah, Rachel (the woma…
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Vayigash: The Moment Yehuda Became A King
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What was going through Yehuda's mind in the moments before Yosef revealed himself? Rav Shlomo Katz explores the psychological and spiritual shift that turned Yehuda into a King. Drawing on the Ben Ish Chai and the Alshich HaKadosh, we trace Yehuda's journey from accepting the judgment of slavery as penance for selling Yosef, to suddenly fighting ba…
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Vayigash: Tzaddikim and Ba'alei Teshuvahs - A Pillar of Ishbitz
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Who brings Mashiach? The Tzaddik who never sins, or the Baal Teshuva who falls and gets up? In this profound session, Rav Shlomo Katz takes us into the world of the Izhbitzer School (Mei HaShiloach, Rav Tzadok, and Reb Leibele Eiger). We analyze the spiritual DNA of Yosef (the Tzaddik) versus Yehuda (the Baal Teshuva). Rav Shlomo uses a moving anal…
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Vayigash: What Do Brachas Add onto Mitzvahs?
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What is the difference between doing a Mitzvah and preparing for a Mitzvah? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the concept of Hachanah (preparation) as the key to holiness, drawing on the Zohar and Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi. We discuss why Yehuda’s "approach" (Vayigash) to Yosef was actually a spiritual preparation for standing before the King. Rav …
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Vayigash with the Ishbitzer on his Yahrzeit
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On the Yahrzeit of the holy Izhbitzer Rebbe (The Mei HaShiloach), Rav Shlomo Katz delves into one of the most radical and comforting perspectives on the confrontation between Yehuda and Yosef. We explore the concept that Vayigash (And he approached) is the closest we can get in this world to tasting the revelation of Mashiach. Rav Shlomo explains t…
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Vayigash: Reaching Beyond Yourself In A Moment's Time
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We often hear about "reaching our potential," but is that truly the Jewish ideal? In this transformative session, Rav Shlomo Katz argues that God doesn't just want us to use 100% of our brains; He wants us to reach beyond ourselves entirely. Drawing from the deep teachings of Rav Kook and Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, we explore the spiritual mechanics…
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We often struggle with the question: "Did I choose to be in this world, or was I forced?" In this illuminating shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz opens a teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe that reframes the entire story of Yosef as a metaphor for the soul's journey. We learn that Yosef’s life in his father’s house represents the soul before birth—basking in D…
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Vayeshev: A Perfect Time To Decide Who Mashiach Is
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Why did Yaakov Avinu think it was time to relax, and why did the "agitation of Yosef" jump upon him? In this deep exploration of the roots of Mashiach, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a classic teaching from Reb Shlomo Carlebach and the Izhbitzer school of thought. We examine the spiritual tension between Yosef and Yehuda: Yosef represents the Tzadik who ne…
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Vayeshev: Yosef HaTzadik Never Blames Anyone
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We often feel that our spiritual struggles are a result of our unfair circumstances, but Yosef HaTzadik teaches us a different way to view our "resume." In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz presents a fundamental teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the "Jew in Exile." We analyze how Yosef went from being the favorite son to a slave and a prisoner, yet…
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When the world feels like it is falling apart, what is Hashem actually doing? In this special Chanukah edition of the Vayeshev shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores a powerful Midrash that reveals that while the brothers were selling Yosef and Yaakov was mourning, God was busy "creating the light of Mashiach" through the story of Yehuda and Tamar. Rav Sh…
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What is the most dangerous character trait a person can have? In this powerful shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the connection between Eisav, Haman, and the trait of Gaavah (Arrogance). Drawing from the Bnei Yissaschar and the Maggid of Mezeritch, we learn that while Hashem dwells with those who struggle with lust, He cannot dwell with the arrogant.…
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Vayishlach: Receiving Hugs From Above After Every Small Trouble
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How does Hashem comfort us after trauma? Based on the commentary of the Alshich HaKadosh, Rav Shlomo Katz walks through the timeline of Yaakov Avinu’s life in Parshas Vayishlach. We discover a profound pattern: after every major difficulty—from Lavan to the Angel, to the death of Devorah and Rivka—Hashem immediately provides a "hug" of consolation.…
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Why was Yaakov Avinu, the man of truth, afraid of Eisav? Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the duality of fear, referencing the Slonimer Rebbe (Netivot Shalom) and the Izhbitzer Rebbe (Mei HaShiloach). We learn that Eisav isn't just a gangster; he is the Sitra Achra (Other Side) that often disguises itself as a brother, a friend, or even a holy figure to …
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Vayishlach: Your Avoda Matters Much More Than You Realize
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Do our actions actually change reality? In this uplifting session, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the spiritual mechanics of Mitzvos through the lens of the Pele Yoetz (Rabbi Eliezer Papo) and the Baal Shem Tov. We learn that every good deed creates a Malach (angel) that acts as a defense attorney for us, and that these angels are waiting for us to belie…
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Vayishlach: Am I Dreaming Or Does Someone Want To Hurt Me?
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In this intense and relevant shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz addresses the reality of fear and the spiritual battle for clarity during dark times. Drawing from the Netivot Shalom (Slonimer Rebbe), Rav Shlomo asks: Who won the fight between Yaakov and the angel? We explore the concept of Emunah (faith) on three levels: faith of the mind, faith of the heart, …
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Vayishlach: The Difference Between Yaakov and Yisrael
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What is the difference between the name "Yaakov" and the name "Yisrael"? In this brief but deep insight from the Kedushas Levi (Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev), Rav Shlomo Katz distinguishes between two types of spiritual connection. "Yaakov" represents the person who is close to God only when alone, but gets distracted by people. "Yisrael," how…
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Vayetze: The Beauty Behind Making Maariv An Obligation
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Why did the Jewish people take an optional prayer (Maariv) and make it mandatory? Based on the Rambam and the teachings of Reb Nosson of Breslov, Rav Shlomo Katz explains that this wasn't a legalistic decision, but a spiritual survival mechanism. We explore the concept of the subconscious connection to Hashem—represented by the sense of smell (Reia…
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Can you learn Torah without a book open? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a classic story about the Lechovitcher Rebbe (grandfather of the Slonim dynasty) who refused to say a Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayetse. Why? Because this is the Parsha of "doing." Drawing from the Slonimer Rebbe (Beit Avraham), we learn that Yaakov's holiness wasn't found i…
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Why is the evening prayer (Maariv) considered optional (reshut) in the Talmud, yet we treat it as obligatory? Rav Shlomo Katz explores the profound mystical origins of Maariv through the teachings of Rav Kook (Olat Reiya) and the student of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. We learn that Maariv corresponds to the Third Temple—a reality that hasn't …
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Vayetze: A Time for Silence, A Time for Screaming
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Rachel Imeinu is the master of timing. She knew when to be silent as her sister married her soulmate, but she also knew when to scream, "Give me children or I die!" In this emotional shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz navigates the tension between silence and protest, drawing on the Ramban (Nachmanides) and the Shelah HaKadosh. We explore why Yaakov got angry …
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