Torah from R' Asher Lissauer Shlita. To join our group to receive shiurim in Kabbalah please reach out to
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Rebbe Podcasts
In this Chabura we learn Rebbe Nachman's Torah primarily from Likutei Moharan. Our goal is to understand the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman and how to implement his advice in a real and lasting way. (Most often we learn from the Likutei Moharan Mevuar edition which contains added explanation within the text of Likutei Moharan) If you have questions or comments please email [email protected] Check out the other podcasts: Niggun Chabura Bitachon For Real Nesivos Shalom Working on Middos Nesivos ...
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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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Two Jewish Dudes Take On Relationships, Business, Sports, Politics And Pop Culture
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In-Depth Classes on the Rebbe's yearly Kapital
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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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Kids talk and discuss the Mitzvah Campaigns encouraged by the Rebbe. Listen and learn how you can be a part of it too!
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A collection of ideas and teachings about Chanukah from the Lubavitcher Rebbe
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Learn all of the Rebbe's Ma'amorim with Rabbi Yossi Paltiel
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“Know Your Children with Rav Shlomo Katz” is a series about the everyday holy work of raising children with heart, patience, and honesty. Join Rav Shlomo in learning from the sefer Da Et Yeladecha by Rav Itamar Shwartz, author of Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh, and explore how Torah and Chazal guide us in building a healthy, loving connection between parent and child. This isn’t about perfect techniques or quick fixes. It’s about creating a foundation of truth, learning to really listen, and finding ...
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Rabbi Naftali Moshe Kassorla learned in the Mir Yeshiva in Yerushalayim, and after marriage continued his studies in Brisk under the tutelage of Rav Meir Soloveitchik zt”l. He serves as a mentor, Maggid Shiur, and Shoel U’Meishiv, giving shiurim in Halacha, Mussar, and Hashkafa for yeshivos, seminaries, and kollelim. He has authored widely-read series on the Parsha, Pirkei Avos, and Orchos Tzaddikim, and is known for his clarity in making classical Torah sources deeply relevant to today’s ch ...
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Reb Nosson of Breslov, the beloved disciple of Rebbe Nachman, carried his Rebbe’s light into the world with boundless devotion. Through his writings, prayers, and letters, we are given a path to live with faith, joy, and strength even in times of struggle. In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz learns from Reb Nosson’s Torah, weaving together his fiery commitment, his guidance to his children and students, and the timeless invitation to run not away from Hashem, but toward Him. Join us in tasting t ...
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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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Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the Shirat David community for deep, practical insights from the Piaseczna Rebbe’s transformative work, "Hachsharas Ha'Avreichim." Each episode offers wisdom on mindfulness, authentic spirituality, and nurturing a heartfelt relationship with Hashem.
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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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Harav Yussie Zakutinsky is the Rav of K’hal Mevakshei Hashem in Lawrence, NY. His unique ability to blend nigleh, chassidus and kabbalah together reveals the unity of Hashem and Torah. Harav Yussie Zakutinsky utilizes the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and his talmidim, to transform the deep esoteric ideas contained in penimius hatorah, into relatable and actionable lessons.
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Tikkun Torah read and chanted with Ashkenazi type cantillation trope taamim by an amateur.
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Rav Shlomo Katz delves into the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov zy"a
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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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Mamar of the Rebbe that explains in depth the three categories of mitzvos.
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Their Stories. Their Inspiration. Their Passion. Captivating interviews with your favorite authors and influencers.
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Pull up a chair and sit alongside us as we journey into the Lubavitcher Rebbe's Maamarim and enter his soul. Along the way, we will harvest the deep wisdom, broad philosophy, and timely life instructions the Rebbe presents. We hope you will find this experience as nourishing as we have!
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This six-part series journeys deep into the heart of Elul through the lens of the Alter Rebbe’s foundational Ma’amar Ani Ledodi. Explore the origin and inner meaning of the phrase “The King is in the Field,” revealing how Elul is not just a time of fear or introspection, but of divine intimacy, mercy, and radical closeness. With Chassidic depth and personal honesty, each episode opens a window into the soul’s yearning and the profound truth that even when we feel distant, Hashem is nearer th ...
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Helping you find meaning in life through the exploration of Jewish thought and ideas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.
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The stories are told by Rabbi Moshe Yaakov Edelman. Rabbi Edelman learned in kollelim in Passaic (2), Ner Yisroel Baltimore (1), Mir Yerushalayim (14), Yad Shaul Johannesburg (13) and currently serves as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Gevuras Ari in Baltimore, Maryland. Among his extensive teaching experience, Rabbi Edelman served as Mashgiach in Yeshivas Bais Yisroel, Neve Yaakov for 7 years before becoming a favorite rebbe in the Johannesburg Cheder for 12 years. Rebbes Derech Stories are Rabbi ...
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Join us as we internalize one concept from the weekly Torah portion taught in the Baal HaTanya's work, Torah Ohr / Likkutei Torah, affectionately referred to as 'the Chassidisher Parsha'. This podcast is dedicated in memory of Sprintza bas Hershel. To learn more, please visit ProjectLT.org (Warning: Don't drive or operate heavy machinery while listening, or engage in desires of this world for at least one hour afterward. Directions: Take at least once a day before davening, preferably on an ...
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This Pesach mamar is based on the question of the “ben hachochom” (the “wise son” of the hagodo) and explores the differences between eidos chukim and mishpotim, highlighting the uniqueness of eidos.
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Mamar the Rebbe said on Purim 5713, during the infamous “doctor’s plot”; while saying the mamar it was later revealed that Stalin died relieving the grave danger facing the millions of Russian Jews.
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Rav Shlomo Katz brings Lag Ba'Omer to life with a soulful compilation of Torah teachings on Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (Rashbi). Through niggunim and Chassidic wisdom, he explores Rashbi’s divine light, the joy of Torah revelation, and Am Yisrael’s unity. This series offers a transformative journey, celebrating Lag Ba'Omer’s bonfires and the eternal flame of Rashbi’s legacy.
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Join Rabbi Shmuel Weinstein as we explore one insight from the Project Likkutei Torah Daf Yomi cycle each day as it applies to our avodas hatefillah (prayer). Episode sponsorships are available by visiting projectlikkuteitorah.com/partner .
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The daily Hayom Yom delivered in full. With Hashem’s help we will be steadily releasing new episodes of Hayom Yom, and it is our intention to finish the entire book in the course of two years.
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A mamar from the Alter Rebbe in Torah Ohr that defines the holiday of Purim through explaining what Torah is.
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What does it mean to truly get ready for Matan Torah? In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz guides us through the emotional, spiritual, and practical steps of preparing for Shavuot. Drawing from Chassidic masters including Rav Kook, Rebbe Nachman, the Piasetzna Rebbe, as well a deep dive into Megilat Rut, each episode helps you build toward a deeper, more personal Kabbalat HaTorah—one that’s alive, real, and yours.
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Short, soul-stirring stories from across the flavors of Chassidus—Breslov, Chabad, Ger, and more. In just a few minutes, Rav Shlomo Katz brings the heart of Chassidus to life, one tale at a time.
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Dharma Talks from the Everyday Zen Foundation
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Rabbi Nasan Maimon is the founder of BreslovTorah.com - an online community and resource site for the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. Please visit our website to enjoy FREE ACCESS to a searchable database and streaming of more than 6,000 authoritative, text-based classes. R' Nasan is recognized internationally as a dynamic teacher, compassionate listener, and experienced counselor who provides well-grounded applications of the teachings of Rebbe Nachman in contemporary life. His knowl ...
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The Rebbe said this mamar (the 2nd Chanukah mamar of that year) on Zos Chanukah 5738. It describes how the Chanukah menorah is lit in a way that represents its unique objective- illuminating the darkness and transforming it. It highlights how the halachos of the time of its lighting specify 3 negatives that have a source in holiness (as does everything) and that through its lighting it is elevated even higher than its source.
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The Fire of the Aish Kodesh: Remembering the Piaseczner Rebbe with Rav Shlomo Katz
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“The Fire of the Aish Kodesh: Remembering the Piaseczner Rebbe with Rav Shlomo Katz” is a moving collection of shiurim honoring the holy Aish Kodesh — Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczno, may Hashem avenge his blood (הי״ד). From within the darkness of the Warsaw Ghetto, the Rebbe’s Torah burned with unimaginable light, teaching how faith, courage, and love of Hashem can endure even in the shadow of destruction. Each year on his yahrzeit, Rav Shlomo Katz guides us into the Rebbe’s writi ...
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A podcast with all the recordings of Shuirim given at the Shtebiel 740301
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Parenting is not just about raising children. It is about revealing souls, nurturing faith, and guiding the next generation with patience and courage. In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz draws from Rebbe Nachman, the Tanya, and Chassidic masters to uncover the spiritual depth of parenting. From creating “vacated space” for children to grow, to awakening curiosity, to embodying holy chutzpah, these teachings offer timeless guidance for raising Jewish children with love, resilience, and emunah.
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Rabbi Zushe Greenberg of Solon Chabad gives a weekly Torah class.
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Join Rav Shlomo Katz for a transformative journey through the Tanya, the foundational work of Chabad Chassidus by the Alter Rebbe. Each episode reveals deep spiritual insights, practical wisdom, and pathways to authentic connection with Hashem. Discover the timeless teachings that illuminate self-awareness, personal growth, and inner peace. Ideal for seekers exploring Chassidus, Jewish spirituality, and mindful living.
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Rav Shlomo Katz guides us through Shaar HaYichud VehaEmunah, the second section of the Alter Rebbe’s Tanya. With warmth, depth, and heart, we explore the foundations of Jewish faith and Divine unity—what it really means to say “Ein od milvado,” and how creation itself reveals Hashem’s oneness. Perfect for seekers ready to go deeper into Chassidus, Emunah, and the living heartbeat of reality itself.
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The Jewish People's Podcast explores the most pressing issues facing the global Jewish community. Hosted by Yaakov Katz in conversation with leading experts, politicians and thought leaders, the podcast delves into topics such as Israel-Diaspora relations, religious and cultural identity, Israeli politics, and contemporary Jewish life. Each episode aims to inform and engage listeners through insightful discussions and in-depth analysis.
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An introduction to the world of Avodah, Pnimius, and Chassidus. Currently learning the Sefer B'Yam Darkecha. Compiled by the talmidim of Rav Itche Meir Morgenstern Shlita This podcast is powered for free by Torahcasts. Start your own forever free Torah podcast today at https://torahcasts.com/sign-up/ and share your Torah with the world.
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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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Rabbi Nasan Maimon is recognized internationally as a dynamic teacher, compassionate listener, and experienced counselor who provides well-grounded applications of the teachings of Rebbe Nachman in contemporary life. His knowledge is informed by decades of close apprenticeship to his teachers, Rabbi Rosenfeld and Rabbi Yechiel Michel Dorfman ז”ל. Rabbi Maimon founded BreslovTorah.com as an online resource center for students of Rebbe Nachman all over the world.
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Rabbi Moshe Chaim of Yeshiva Aish HaTorah is an expert Jewish educator, specializing in teaching about happiness, personal development, and many deep aspects of the mystical Torah. Kollel Toras Chaim was established to learn Rebbe Nachman torah in depth and to live with his torah for several months with chaburas in various cities learning together.
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The History of Chabad - Part 8: The Frierdiker Rebbe (#2)
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The History of Chabad - Part 8: The Frierdiker Rebbe (#2) 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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The Narrow Bridge (8) Did Rebbe Nachman Struggle; The Making of a Gadol
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Practical Advice for Shemiras EinyaimBy mordyshteibel
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Rebbe Nachman on the Parsha: Shemos (2026-01-04)
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Parshas Shemos - Breslov InsightsSpeaker: R' Nasan MaimonRecorded: January 4, 2026By Rabbi Nasan Maimon
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Rebbe Nachman – Mar de Jade Jewish Meditation Retreat – Open Heart Project December 2025
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Norman gives a dharma talk on the Rebbe Nachman story to a Jewish Meditation Retreat at Mar de Jade sponsored by the Open Hear Project December 2025. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2…
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A little something on Rebbe Nosson’s Yahrtzeit from R Itche Meyer. Thank you Rebbe Nosson!
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Yabloner Rebbe: The Rebbe of Change (Teshuva Re-Release)
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Check out our new series in partnership with SHARE, 18 Questions, 40 Jewish Mystics. In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, originally released in 2021, we talk to Rabbi Pini Dunner and Rav Moshe Weinberger about the Yabloner Rebbe and his astounding story of teshuva. The Yabloner Rebbe was a chassidishe rebbe who helped found Kfar Chassidim. He d…
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Thursday, 19 Teves 5786 / January 8, 2026Text: Likutey Halakhos, Choshen Mishpat 2 Hilkhos Matanah 5, Paragraphs 49 - 53By Rabbi Nasan Maimon
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Wednesday, 18 Teves 5786 / January 7, 2026Text: Likutey Halakhos, Choshen Mishpat 2 Hilkhos Matanah 5, Paragraphs 47 - 48.By Rabbi Nasan Maimon
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Tuesday, 17 Teves 5786 / January 6, 2026Text: Likutey Halakhos, Choshen Mishpat 2 Hilkhos Matanah 5, Paragraphs 41 - 46.By Rabbi Nasan Maimon
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Monday, 16 Teves 5786 / January 5, 2026Text: Likutey Halakhos, Choshen Mishpat 2 Hilkhos Matanah 5, Paragraphs 37A - 40.By Rabbi Nasan Maimon
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Norman Fischer gives the eighth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly…
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Yitro: Unless You Want More, You Have Nothing
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What is the saddest thing in the world? In this deep and stirring shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a fundamental teaching from Reb Shlomo Carlebach: "Unless you want more, you don't really have anything." We explore why the Parsha of the Ten Commandments is named after Yitro, a man whose very name implies "adding" and "more." Rav Shlomo dives into the…
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Beshalach: From Unlit Charcoal to Burning Fire
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Why does the Parsha of freedom begin with the word Vayehi—a word traditionally associated with sorrow? In this profound shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the transition from slavery to true identity through the lens of Rav Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin. We analyze the difference between being merely an Am (a nation) and becoming Bnei Yisrael. Rav Shlomo e…
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There is a time for prayer, and there is a time for movement. In this dynamic shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the shift from "Awakening from Above" to "Awakening from Below" based on the Noam Elimelech. We analyze Hashem's command to Moshe: "Why do you cry to Me? Speak to the Children of Israel and let them travel." Rav Shlomo explains that while t…
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Beshalach: Will the Third Temple Fall Down from Heaven?
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Will the Third Temple be built by human hands, or will it descend from Heaven? Rav Shlomo Katz navigates this classic theological debate using Rashi, the Vorker Rebbe, and the Chortkover Rebbe. We discover a beautiful synthesis: we "build" the Temple by creating the vessel of unity down here. Rav Shlomo shares a touching insight on the difference b…
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Beshalach: Two Types of War in the Parsha
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Why does Hashem tell the Jewish people to "be silent" during the attack of Pharaoh, but commands them to "go out and fight" against Amalek? Rav Shlomo Katz breaks down the fundamental difference between physical and spiritual threats. We learn that when our physical safety is at risk, we rely on Hashem's salvation, but when Amalek comes to "cool us…
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Why is it that immediately after the greatest spiritual highs, like crossing the Red Sea or experiencing Yom Kippur, we often crash or face our toughest battles? Rav Shlomo Katz addresses the "post-high" struggle through the lens of the Beit Yaakov (The Izhbitzer School). We discover that Amalek, the spiritual force of doubt, specifically attacks a…
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We often rely on yesterday's miracles to get us through today's challenges, but is that enough? In this powerful session, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the connection between Parshas Beshalach and Tu B'Shvat. Drawing from the Agra DeKalah (Bnei Yissaschar), we learn that a tree knows it will die if it doesn't receive new sustenance from the roots at the…
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Shabbos in Ishbitz-Shemos- Our Inborn Inherent Holiness
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Sfas Emes Shemos (5786) The 3 Stages of Personal Redemption
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Pnimiyus on the Parsha
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Learning about the kavanos of the Arizal
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Learning about the kavanos of the Arizal
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Bo: The Role Of Storytelling In Redemption
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Information informs the mind, but stories transform the heart. In this beautiful session, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the commandment, "And you shall tell your son," drawing on the Belzer Rebbe and the Sfat Emet. We learn that you cannot tell a story to your child effectively unless you have first internalized the faith yourself. Rav Shlomo shares a s…
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Bo: Once You Hear the Calling, Start Running
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When you feel stuck in a spiritual rut, or worse, addicted to something that is destroying you, what do you do? Rav Shlomo Katz brings a life-saving teaching from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (Likutei Halachot) on the concept of Chipazon (Haste). We learn that when a person finally hears the "Bat Kol" (Heavenly Voice) calling them to return, they must …
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Bo: When The Aish Kodesh Couldn't Remember The End Of His Drasha
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In the winter of 1940, in the depths of the Warsaw Ghetto, the Aish Kodesh (Piaseczna Rebbe) gave a Drasha on Parshat Bo that he later crossed out and couldn't remember. Rav Shlomo Katz opens this "rejected" text to find a hidden light. We explore the difficult verse "I have made a mockery of Egypt" and the Rebbe's struggle with the concept of God …
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We assume the Korban Pesach (Passover Offering) was a regular event in Jewish history, but was it? Rav Shlomo Katz takes a fascinating historical look through Tanach to reveal that the Korban Pesach was actually a rare occurrence, celebrated massively only by kings like Chizkiyahu and Yoshiyahu. Drawing on the Chatam Sofer and Rashi, we explore why…
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What is Jewish Intuition? Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Kook's commentary on the Mitzvah of Kiddush HaChodesh. We explore the idea that the long exile stripped us of our spiritual "kidneys"—our intuitive sense of holiness—and how this first Mitzvah is designed to restore it. We discuss the three components of sanctifying the moon: Sight (Intuitio…
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Bo: The Strength to be a Renewal Type of Jew
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Why did the Torah wait a book and a half to give the first Mitzvah of Kiddush HaChodesh (Sanctifying the Moon)? Rav Shlomo Katz explains that while the first Mitzvah is about Renewal (Hitchadshut), we first needed to learn how to find strength when we don't feel renewed. Drawing on Rashi and the Sfat Emet, we explore the concept of "The Strength of…
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Is the goal of Judaism just to be "normal"? Rav Shlomo Katz argues that while nature dictates that "if you hit me, I hit you," a Jew is created in the Image of God to go beyond nature. Drawing from the Maharal of Prague and the Izhbitzer Rebbe, we explore why the redemption from Egypt wasn't just about ending slavery, but about initiating a relatio…
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There is a difference between being free and being redeemed. In this deep session, Rav Shlomo Katz explains that freedom means no one is whipping you, but redemption means your relationship with Hashem has no limits. Based on the Izhbitzer School of Thought and Reb Shlomo Carlebach, we explore the concept of "removing the locks" (Shal Na'alecha) fr…
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Bo: Trusting Your Own Little Ray Of Light
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Why does the Torah choose the sanctification of the New Moon (Kiddush HaChodesh) as the very first Mitzvah given to the Jewish people? In this uplifting shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz explores the power of small beginnings. Drawing from the Piaseczna Rebbe (The Aish Kodesh), we learn that the initiation into Judaism isn't about waiting for an "atomic explo…
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Vaera: Being Close Enough To Cry Is Redeeming
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"And also I heard the groaning..." What does the word "also" add? Rav Shlomo Katz shares a moving story involving the Chatam Sofer to explain that true Redemption is when we hear the cries of others within our own pain. We discuss the concept of being "close enough to cry"—that the ultimate sign of freedom is feeling safe enough to be vulnerable. R…
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Vaera: Redemption is Much More than Miracles
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Do miracles actually change people? Drawing from the teachings of Rabbi David Aaron and the Izhbitzer School, Rav Shlomo Katz argues that miracles are often a "lower" form of connection. Moshe Rabbeinu feared that by asking for signs, he had reduced the Redemption from a relationship of intimacy to a display of power. This shiur explores the differ…
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Vaera: A Satmar Approach to Seemingly Unanswered Prayers
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Does a tear ever fall in vain? In this powerful shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a mind-blowing insight from the Satmar Rebbe (The Divrei Yoel) on the verse: "I have heard the groaning... and I will remember My covenant." Why the future tense? We learn that while the redemption hadn't happened yet, Hashem was "banking" every single tear for the ultima…
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Vaera: How Much Longer Can I Tolerate My Own Egypt?
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What is the first step of Redemption? It isn't leaving Egypt; it is realizing that we are sick of being there. Rav Shlomo Katz explores the concept of Sivlot (burdens) through the lens of the Kedushas Levi (Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev) and the Beit Yaakov (Izhbitzer Rebbe). We learn that Sivlot implies "tolerance"—the dangerous ability to bec…
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Vaera: God, Why Do You Make It So Hard?
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Why did things get worse for the Jewish people immediately after Moshe Rabbeinu demanded their freedom? In this heart-wrenching and comforting shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz addresses the question we are all afraid to ask: "God, why are You making it so hard?" Drawing from the Izhbitzer School, we explore the difference between a revelation of power (mirac…
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We often think the goal of the Exodus was simply to stop being slaves and become free people. In this deep philosophical exploration, Rav Shlomo Katz challenges that notion, arguing that being "normal" was never the goal of the Jewish people. Drawing from the Maharal of Prague and the Izhbitzer Rebbe, we learn that anything unnatural (like slavery)…
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Three weeks after the Bondi Beach attack, Yaakov speaks with Arsen Ostrovsky - not as an analyst, but as a survivor. Shot during the attack, Arsen recounts the moments after he was hit and reflects on what Bondi means for Jewish security in the Diaspora, and for the failure of governments to confront antisemitism before it turns deadly. This is a c…
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Rabbi Nosson Sherman – Chazon Ish Emunah Bitachon
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In this illuminating Inside ArtScroll episode, Rabbi Shlomo Landau sits down with Rabbi Nosson Sherman to explore Rabbi Yehuda Heimowitz’s masterful new elucidation of the Chazon Ish’s Emunah U’Bitachon — a Torah classic that has shaped generations. Rabbi Sherman discusses the Chazon Ish’s unique approach to emunah, rooted in deep reason and spirit…
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No More Candy Crush Kaballah - Two Friends Speak to Each Other - Kollel Toras Chaim All Shiurim
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3rd shiur - R' Moshe Chaim Eade Likutei Moharan Torah 7 Tinyana. Subscribe to our WhatsApp status for exclusive updates, short clips and more. We are also available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts. Download our english and hebrew pamphlets here
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An Orthodox Rabbi Interviews a Reform Rabbi [Denominations 1/2]
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In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Diana Fersko, senior rabbi of the Village Temple Reform synagogue, about denominations and Jewish Peoplehood. In this episode we discuss: How do we re-determine how to be Jews in America? Is there really an “education gap” between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews? How should we handle the question…
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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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