Chassidus Morning Class
If You Want to Love with an Open Heart, Hold Space for the Discomfort and ShameThis class was presented on Thursday, 6 Av, 5785, July 31, 2025, Parshas Devarim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This is the seventh and final class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi on Shabbos, Parshas Chukas-Balak, 12 Tamuz, 5567 (1807).View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9742
The Mystery of Davening: You're Trying to Change G-d's Mind?This class was presented on Wednesday, 5 Av, 5785, July 30, 2025, Parshas Devarim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This is the sixth class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi on Shabbos, Parshas Chukas-Balak, 12 Tamuz, 5567 (1807).View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9741
How Can “Amen Yehei Shmei Rabba” Transform a Decree of 70 Years?This class was presented on Thursday, 28 Tammuz, 5785, July 24, 2025, Parshas Matos-Masei, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This is the fifth class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi on Shabbos, Parshas Chukas-Balak, 12 Tamuz, 5567 (1807).View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9736
Only In This world, Inside Our Bodies, Do We Get to Crack the Code of Creation and Find Its AuthorThis class was presented on Friday, 15 Tammuz, 5785, July 11, 2025, Parshas Balak, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This is the fourth class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi on Shabbos, Parshas Chukas-Balak, 12 Tamuz, 5567 (1807).View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9731
Depression Is When I Extricate Myself from the Cosmic SymphonyThis class was presented on Thursday, 14 Tammuz, 5785, July 10, 2025, Parshas Balak, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This is the third class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalma of Liadi on Shabbos, Parshas Chukas-Balak, 12 Tamuz, 5567 (1807).View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9729
Kabbalah Takes Us Higher, Higher, and Yet Higher. Chassidus Wants to Heal the DarknessThis class was presented on Monday, 11 Tammuz, 5785, July 7, 2025, Parshas Balak, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This is the second class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalma of Liadi on Shabbos, Parshas Chukas-Balak, 12 Tamuz, 5567 (1807). View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9727
When You Discover that Time Is Hashem's Heartbeat, It Can Co-Regulate YouThis class was presented on Thursday, 7 Tammuz, 5785, July 3, 2025, Parshas Chukas, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This is the first class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalma of Liadi on Shabbos, Parshas Chukas-Balak, 12 Tamuz, 5567 (1807).View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9722
Why Do You Love Learning Chassidus? You Taste the Tree of Life – Judaism that Does Not Lend Itself to CorruptionThis class was presented on Monday, 4 Tammuz, 5785, June 30, 2025, Parshas Chukas, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9718
Try to Understand, but Remain in Flow With the InfiniteThis class will be presented on Thursday, 30 Sivan, 5785, June 26, 2025, Parshas Korach, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9714
Can You See Me for Real, Not Through Your Injured Lens?This is a text-based class, the third of a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) Vayeyu Benei Yisroel Bamidbar Vayimtzeu Ish Mekoshesh Eitzim, which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Shlach, 23 Sivan, 5713, June 6, 1953. This class will be presented on Monday, 20 Sivan, 5785, June 16, 2025, Parshas Sh'lach, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9703
The Pain of the Emotional Separation Between Parents and Children is Only Because of the Depth of the RelationshipThis is a text-based class, the second of a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) Vayeyu Benei Yisroel Bamidbar Vayimtzeu Ish Mekoshesh Eitzim, which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Shlach, 23 Sivan, 5713, June 6, 1953. This class was presented on Friday, 17 Sivan, 5785, June 13, 2025, Parshas Beha'aloscha, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9702
Two Tracks of Judaism -- The Limited Experience and the Unlimited OneThis is a text-based class, the first of a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) Vayeyu Benei Yisroel Bamidbar Vayimtzeu Ish Mekoshesh Eitzim, which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Shlach, 23 Sivan, 5713, June 6, 1953. This class was presented on Thursday, 16 Sivan, 5785, June 12, 2025, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9701
Do Not Get Lost in the Details; But Don't Run from ThemThis class was presented on Sunday, 5 Sivan, 5785, June 1, 2025, Parshas Nasso, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
For the Self, We Need Differentiation; for Our Purpose, We Need to Remember It's All OneThis text-based class, the third of a series on the Maamar Vayedaber Elokim, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shavuos 5728 (1968), was presented on Monday, 28 Iyar, 5785, May 26, 2025, Parshas Bamidbar, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9695
The Essence of Mentorship: Holding Space for Where You Are, While Communicating Vision of Where You Can BeThis text-based class, the second of a series on the Maamar Vayedaber Elokim, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shavuos 5728 (1968), was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 24 Iyar, 5785, May 22, 2025, Parshas Behar-Bechukosai, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9690
Everything begins with Every Speck of Energy Jammed into a Tiny Condensed Point, Then It Expands. But Why?This text-based class, the first of a series on the Maamar Vayedaber Elokim, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shavuos 5728 (1968), was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 21 Iyar, 5785, May 19, 2025, Parshas Behar-Bechukosai, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9689
Before Figuring Out Your “Second” Marriage with Your Spouse, Engage with Your “First” Marriage of Body & SoulThis class was presented on Thursday, 17 Iyar, 5785, May 15, 2025, Parshas Emor, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9684
The Wrong Advice We Give People Suffering from AnxietyThis text-based class is the Sixth & Last of a series on a Maamar (discourse) by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, Sos Tasis, Likkutei Torah Parshas Tazria (said by the Alter Rebbe at the wedding of his grandson, Reb Nachum, in the winter of 1811). This class was presented on Monday, 14 Iyar, 5785, May 12, 2025, Parshas Emor, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9683
Sometimes I Need to Feel that I Lost Everything to Discover that I Have EverythingThis text-based class, the fifth of a series on a Maamar (discourse) by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, Sos Tasis, Likkutei Torah Parshas Tazria (said by the Alter Rebbe at the wedding of his grandson, Reb Nachum, in the winter of 1811). This class was presented on Friday, 111 Iyar, 5785, May 9, 2025, Parshas Acharei Mos/Kedoshim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9682
Only When You Experience the Infinite Love Can You Surrender EverythingThis text-based class is the fourth of a series on a Maamar (discourse) by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, Sos Tasis, Likkutei Torah Parshas Tazria (said by the Alter Rebbe at the wedding of his grandson, Reb Nachum, in the winter of 1811). This class, exploring the love we experience from Hasshem when we are open to our profound longing for Him, vs. the love we experience when He arouses it from above, was presented on Thursday, 10 Iyar, 5785, May 8, 2025, Parshas Acharei Mos/Kedoshim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9678
What Does It Feel Like in the Body to Be Completely Subsumed Inside Hashem?This text-based class, the third of a series on a Maamar (discourse) by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, Sos Tasis, Likkutei Torah Parshas Tazria (said by the Alter Rebbe at the wedding of his grandson, Reb Nachum, in the winter of 1811). This class was presented on Monday, 7 Iyar, 5785, May 5, 2025, Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9677
You Can Experience Yourself the way Hashem Experiences You: As Absolute infinityThis text-based class, the second of a series on a Maamar (discourse) by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, Sos Tasis, Likkutei Torah Parshas Tazria (said by the Alter Rebbe at the wedding of a grandson, Reb Nachum, in the winter of 1811). This class was presented on Thursday, 3 Iyar, 5785, May 1, 2025, Parshas Tazria Metzora, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9664
Better an Open Beating Heart Feeling Pain, than a Closed, Lifeless Heart that Went NumbThis text-based class, the first of a series on a Maamar (discourse) by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, Sos Tasis, Likkutei Torah Parshas Tazria (said by the Alter Rebbe at the wedding of a grandson, Reb Nachum, in the winter of 1811), was presented on Monday, 30 Nissan, 5785, April 28, 2025, Parshas Tazria Metzora, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9647
Sure, We Seek Transformation, But We Will Always Have a Soft Spot for Confronting Our Coping MechanismsThis is the second and final class in the series of text-based classes on the Chassidic discourse (Maamar) "Kimei Tzeischa M'Eretz Mitzrayim," presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Fabrrengen of Sunday, 11 Nissan, 5782, April 4, 1982. This class was presented on Monday, 9 Nissan, 5785, April 7, 2025, Parshas Tzav, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9643
Chassidus Morning Class: This is the first series in a text based class on the Chassidic discourse (Maamar) "Kimei Tzeischa M'Eretz Mitzrayim," presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Fabrrengen of Sunday, 11 Nissan, 5782, April 4, 1982. This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 5 Nissan, 5785, April 3, 2025, Parshas Vayikra, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class is the fourth and last in a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) Zos Chukas Hatorah, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of Shabbos Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei, Parshas Parah, 23 Adar, 5721, March 11, 19 This text-based class was presented on Monday, 2 Nissan, 5785, March 31, 2025, Parshas Vayikra, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class is the third in a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) Zos Chukas Hatorah, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of Shabbos Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei, Parshas Parah, 23 Adar, 5721, March 11, 1961. This text-based class was presented on Friday, 28 Adar, 5785, March 28, 2025, Parshas Pekudei, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class is the second in a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) Zos Chukas Hatorah, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of Shabbos Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei, Parshas Parah, 23 Adar, 5721, March 11, 1961. This text-based class by Rabbi YY Jacobson was presented on Thursday, 20 Adar, 5785, March 20, 2025, Parshas Vayakhel, Parshas Parah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class explores a deeply enigmatic Midrash comparing the two Mitzvos of Pesach and the Red Cow to two queens of whom we do not know who is greater. We continue to discuss why the only labor specified in the Torah not to do on Shabbos is igniting a fire, and the meaning of Moshe comparing Hashem to a "consuming flame." We explain what is the wick that channels the Divine flame and light into our world and how surrender is the key to the fire burning in our consciousness and our universe.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class is the first in a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) Zos Chukas Hatorah, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of Shabbos Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei, Parshas Parah, 23 Adar, 5721, March 11, 1961. This text-based class by Rabbi YY Jacobson was presented on Monday, 17 Adar, 5785, March 17, 2025, Parshas Vayakhel, Parshas Parah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class explores a deeply enigmatic Midrash comparing the two Mitzvos of Pesach and the Red Cow to two queens of whom we do not know who is greater. We continue to discuss why the only labor specified in the Torah not to do on Shabbos is igniting a fire, and the meaning of Moshe comparing Hashem to a "consuming flame." We explain what is the wick that channels the Divine flame and light into our world and how surrender is the key to the fire burning in our consciousness and our universe.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Wednesday, 13 Adar, 5785, March 13, 2025, Parshas Ki Sisa, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Wednesday, 12 Adar, 5785, March 12, 2025, Parshas Ki Sisa, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class, the third in a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) La'Yehudim Haysa Orah 5712, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Purim 5712 (1952), will be presented on Sunday, 9 Adar, 5785, March 9, 2025, Parshas Ki Sisa, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class, the second in a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) La'Yehudim Haysa Orah 5712, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Purim 5712 (1952), was presented on Thursday, 6 Adar, 5785, March 6, 2025, Parshas Tetzaveh, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class, the first in a series on the Maamar (Chassidic discourse) La'Yehudim Haysa Orah 5712, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Purim 5712 (1952), was presented on Monday, 3 Adar, 5785, March 3, 2025, Parshas Tetzaveh, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class, the fourth and final class on the Chassidic discourse Vayivez B'Einov 5726, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Purim 5726 (1966), was presented on Thursday, 29 Shvat, 5785, February 27, 2025, Parshas Terumah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class, the third of a series on the Chassidic discourse Vayivez Haman shared by the Rebbe on Purim 5726 (1966), was presented on Monday, 26 Shvat, 5785, February 24, 2025, Parshas Terumah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class, the second of a series on the Chassidic discourse Vayivez Haman shared by the Rebbe on Purim 5726 (1966), was presented on Thursday, 22 Shvat, 5785, February 20, 2025, Parshas Mishpatim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class, the first of a series on the Chassidic discourse Vayivez Haman shared by the Rebbe on Purim 5726 (1966), was presented on Wednesday, 21 Shvat, 5785, February 19, 2025, Parshas Mishpatim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class will be presented on Thursday, 15 Shvat, 5785, February 13, 2025, Parshas Yisro, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Wednesday, 14 Shvat, 5785, February 12, 2025, Parshas Yisro, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Friday, 9 Shvat, 5785, February 7, 2025, Parshas Beshalach, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class will be presented on Thursday, 8 Shvat, 5785, February 6, 2025, Parshas Beshalach, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Wednesday, 7 Shvat, 5785, February 5, 2025, Parshas Beshalach, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Wednesday, 22 Teves, 5785, January 22, 2025, Parshas Vaera, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class will be presented on Tuesday, 21 Teves, 5785, January 21, 2025, Parshas Vaera, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Sunday, 19 Teves, 5785, January 19, 2025, Parshas Vaera, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Friday, 17 Teves, 5785, January 17, 2025, Parshas Shemos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This is the second class in a series on the discourse Basi Legani by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, presented at the Farbrengen of 10 Shevat 5725 (1965). This class explores the meaning of the words in the Zohar, “The infinite light extends downward to no limit and upward to no end,” as teaching us three distinct ideas about the Divine light creating the universe: 1. The expression of the Divine is infinite like its source. The infinite oneness is manifested and expressed in the lowest places of existence. 3. The infinite light is manifested even in the most profound darkness and concealment. We discuss the secret of Tzimtzum and the metaphor of the Black Hole. We also explain the difference between the Rambam and Aristotle and why surrendering control is the key to all growth. The class discusses the purpose of creation as articulated by the Alter Rebbe, and why we must not be afraid of the darkness and concealment in our lives.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Thursday, 16 Teves, 5785, January 16, 2025, Parshas Shemos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This is the first class in a series on the discourse Basi Legani by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, presented at the Farbrengen of 10 Shevat 5725 (1965). This class explores the purpose of creation, how we revolutionize the world, what it takes to win the war against falsehood and darkness, and how the King splurges the most profound secrets and treasures to win the battle. We tell the story of the Rebbe explaining the game of chess to world chess champion Sam Reshevsky and how the Alter Rebbe assuaged the ire of Reb Pinchas of Koritz for spreading Chassidus. Why did the Vilna Gaon oppose Chassidus? What was the reason for the Baal Shem Tov revealing Chassidus?
Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on Monday, 13 Teves, 5785, January 13, 2025, Parshas Shemos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. It is the fourth in a series on the Alter Rebbe's discourse "Rani V'simchi" (Torah or Miketz/Chanukah), exploring how our breathing and its rhythm effects a cosmic process.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class, the third in a series on Rani V'simchi (Torah Or Miketz/Chanukah), was presented on Thursday, 9 Teves, 5785, January 9, 2025, Parshas Vayechi, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. How does the breath work? As we breathe, we tune into the cosmic breath of the Divine. We exhale and surrender, then we inhale and refill ourselves with the life-force and energy.
Chassidus Morning Class: This class, the second in a series on Torah Or Miketz/Chanukah Rani V'simchi, was presented on Monday, 6 Teves, 5785, January 6, 2025, Parshas Vayechi, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. We explored the words of the Zohar that around 1840 there will be an explosion of wisdom in the world. The synergy between science and Jewish mysticism, and how all is leading to oneness.