Before Davening, one is obligated to think about Hashem, to Whom one is about to begin speaking. Welcome to this podcast, where we give the students food for thought in the form of a discussion from Chassidus, followed by an open-ended question for each student to answer to themselves in their thoughts - ensuring that the word "Hashem" is somewhere in that answer. Parents can build on this activity by listening to the discussion and question of the day and continuing the discussion at home, strengthening the home-school relationship as well.
The evolution of the Chassidus of the Alter Rebbe is described in today's Hayom Yom, showing the transition from inspiration-based to intellect- based; Chassidus Chabad. What is something about your connection to Hashem that you could understand and therefore use to strengthen your connection to Hashem?
Today's Hayom Yom tells us the details of how to put on and make the Bracha on Tzitzis. Chassidus explains that the Mitzvah of Tzitzis is one where we draw down upon ourselves the Kingdom of Hashem. How can I show in my day today that Hashem is my King?
Today's Hayom Yom describes the Tzemach Tzedek's connection to Niggunim. Why is it so important to only sing/listen to songs that connect us to Hashem?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Rebbe Rashab explains the concept of "Techiyas Hameisim", infusing life - of Hashem - into the otherwise dead - cold world of logic. What can you think about today regarding the greatness of Hashem?
The Neshama is like a fire. Even with all the necessary components of a fire, it must be ignited. Igniting the Neshama comes from striking against the Yetzer Hara. What is something that you need to improve, and how can you improve it today?
Today's Hayom Yom is one of the powerful Sichos of the Frierdiker Rebbe regarding the importance of Mishnayos Ba'al Peh, and its double benefits: its good for you, and Hashem likes it. What can you do today to bring Nachas to Hashem by adding in Torah?
Shavuos is the time when we accept the Torah. Today's Hayom Yom tells us that Hashem takes away any obstacles that would stop us from being able to do this. How are you going to accept the Torah this year?
Today, Beis Sivan, is the day that Hashem charged us with the responsibility, and endowed us with the privilege, of being The Chosen Nation. How do I fulfill my responsibility of being a Jew? How do I express my pride in being a Jew?
Quoting a line from Medrash, the Frierdiker Rebbe makes a powerful statement in today's Hayom Yom: A Chosid can, and will, always return to his roots. What can you do today to express your pride in being a Chosid?
Today's Hayom Yom describes a Tzaddik's Avodah of beseeching on behalf of his followers during Davening. What can I do today to connect to the Rebbe?
Each Yid's individualistic qualities, given to him by Hashem, are highlighted in the concensus of the Yidden, beginning in today's Chumash. What is a unique quality you see by your friend, and how does that increase in your feelings of Ahavas Yisrael?
Love before rebuke, as today's Hayom Yom explains. Otherwise, it's not his problem, it is yours... How can you increase in your Ahavas Yisrael today?
Although the main experience of connection to Hashem will only be felt when Moshiach comes, the Alter Rebbe tells us in today's Hayom Yom that an offshoot of that experience can be felt in our lifetime now. What Mitzvah can you do with the focus of feeling a connection to Hashem?
What is at the root of all spiritual success or failure throughout the day? Today's Hayom Yom tells us the answer: Davening. What can you do today to improve your Davening, and thus your entire day?
You have a G-d-given mission. "You" in the singular, not plural. What is your mission, and how can you fulfill it today?
What is Chassidus? Today's Hayom Yom defines the subject of Chassidus, as the powerful connection that the lowly 'us' can have with the great Hashem. How can you enhance today's Davening based on your appreciation of connection with Hashem?
What's the worth of a piece of soil? Ah, but if you only knew the minerals hidden within this earth... In today's Hayom Yom, the Baal Shem Tov spells out his mission statement: to uncover the deep potential buried within every Yid. What can you do today to uncover your potential?
Today's Hayom Yom mentions a custom of the Rebbe Rashab regarding burning one's nails after cutting them. There is much significance behind this seemingly trivial act, expressing deep Ahavas Yisrael and care towards a fellow Jew. Why is Ahavas Yisrael so important?
Today's and yesterday's Hayom Yom tells us the exact pronunciation of many words of Davening. Why is it so important to say every word of Davening exactly correct?
Today's Hayom Yom gives us the fundamental teaching of the Baal Shem Tov, how everything we see or hear is a lesson in how to serve Hashem. How can you incorporate this teaching into your life today?
Shlichus is not action-based. Whatever we do, we are with the power of the One Who sent us, which gives us a responsibility as well to always ensure we are acting accordingly. What is something (not directly a Mitzvah) that you can do properly knowing that Hashem is with you?
Learn from a thief?! Yes, as Reb Zushe of Anipoli teaches us sevenfold in today's Hayom Yom! Because everything created from Hashem serves a purpose. What negativity in your life can you transform today for serving Hashem?
Today is the birthday of the Rebbe Maharash, Reb Shmuel, the fourth Chabad Rebbe. He taught us a new perspective of dealing with issues, or, more correctly, not dealing with them. "Lechatchilah Ariber!" How can you add positivity into your life today?
The month of Iyar has a special Mitzvah of counting the days. As the Rebbe Rashab teaches in today's Hayom Yom, this includes the Avodah of making the days - each day! - count. How will you make today special?
Today's Hayom Yom instructs us that, unlike Farbrengens of Shabbosos and special days that take place in Shul, the Farbrengen of Melave Malka should take place in one's individual house. Perhaps the reason is to ensure that one begins the week with inspiring one's own family before taking care of the entire community. What lesson or inspiration can you share with your family, inspiring them to serve Hashem better?
Holiness. Not just doing Mitzvos, but, as the Alter Rebbe is quoted in today's Hayom Yom saying, doing everything with a G-dly purpose. What is something not clearly a Mitzvah that you can do today to serve Hashem?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Rebbe Rashab explains the way a Yid approaches Davening. We must rinse off our habitual practices that are incongruent with a life of serving Hashem. What is a practice you can rinse yourself of before Davening today?
Got talent? Use it! Today's Hayom Yom reminds us that we all have specific, unique talents, and to accomplish anything less than our full potential is a crime! What is your special talent, and how can you use it to serve Hashem?
Priorities. We are constantly making choices in our lives, and must always align our short-term choices with our long-term priorities. Today's Hayom Yom tells us very clearly what Jewish priorities are and ought to be. What is a choice you can make today that, although harder, would be the right thing?
An important line from Gemara is quoted by the Frierdiker Rebbe in today's Hayom Yom: Embrace with the right hand, while pushing away with the left. What quality of yours can you identify, and what can you work on today to improve?
"A Jew does not find himself in a circumstance, a Jew creates the circumstance." In today's Hayom Yom, the Rebbe Maharash explains a line in Gemara as the guide to a Yid's perspective on life: we were sent to bring Hashem's Glory into every situation. How can you infuse Hashem into your current mood today?
Torah life is an all-encompassing one. Today's Hayom Yom describes the two-fold Avodah of a businessman, and how he can infuse Torah into his workplace. How can you infuse Torah into your 'business' life?
Today's Hayom Yom describes the Rebbe Rashab's intense daily learning schedule. This is the life of a Yid - Torah! In what way can you increase your Torah learning today?
Today, Beis Nissan, marks the 102nd Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe Rashab. In addition to being one of the Chabad Rabeyim, the Rebbe Rashab's specific legacy was the founder of Tomchei Temimim. As Temimim, we holistically strive to spread the light of Chassidus. What can you do today to spread Hashem's Light in your environment?
Our role in this world is one of partnership with Hashem, albeit one of 'undoing' Hashem's acts. Hashem created the world as something from nothing; we need to transform the 'something' to 'nothing', utilizing everything in this world to serve Hashem. How can you use your personality to serve Hashem today?
Our life is inherently connected to Torah, already from a young age, as demonstrated by the Frierdiker Rebbe in today's Hayom Yom regarding a Bris. How can you demonstrate today that your life is one of Torah?
"No!" A short, but powerful, answer to whatever logical calculation was contained in the question. Today's Hayom Yom explains the lesson learnt from Aharon's sons' mistake of entering the Holy of Holies without permission. Although they calculated righteously, they did not embrace the Authority of Hashem's Will. What is something that you can to today, submitting your will to Hashem's?
Happy birthday! Today, 25 Adar, is the birthday of the Rebbe's wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. The celebration of a birthday, and of every day of life in general, is the recognition of the mission we are given here on this world. What can you do today to celebrate your gift of life from Hashem?
A lofty Hayom Yom about Birchas Kohanim, it's connection to the day's Chumash, and the Rebbe's explanation on a puzzling Rashi, all coming together to teach us a powerful lesson in giving Brachos to a fellow Yid. How can you uplift someone else today?
Today's Hayom Yom relates a powerful lesson taught to the Alter Rebbe by his teacher, the Mezritcher Maggid. Life's challenges can only truly be transformed by Hashem, but it is up to us to put in that little bit of effort. What is something you need help with from Hashem, and what can you do about it?
In today's Hayom Yom, we are taught a fundamental of Chassidus. To control one's inclination using one's natural power of intellect. How can you control yourself today?
The fusion of Gemara and Chassidus is once again highlighted in today's Hayom Yom. How can toy bring the awareness of Hashem into your learning of Gemara?
Every word and vowel in Davening is precise, as emphasize in today's Hayom Yom. Why do you think it is so important to say every word correctly, and how can you improve in that?
Today is Taanis Esther. We fast to commemorate the war against our enemies, with the victory achieved due to our enthusiastic connection with Hashem. Although fasting may he hard, let it not detract from the goal. What can you do today to increase your enthusiasm in learning or Davening?
Unity: an integral message in Purim, and the message of today's Hayom Yom, "Chassidim do not say goodbye; we are always one family!" What can you do today to increase in your feelings of unity?
Today's Hayom Yom is the clarion call to action! We are on Hashem's side, and therefore eternal! What will you do to help the global situation?
Today is Zayin Adar, birthday and Yahrtzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu, the embodiment of the Torah. Today's Hayom Yom reminds us of how the existence of a Yid is his constant connection to Torah. What can you do today to show how your existence is Torah-centered?
Today's Hayom Yom tells us the history and time-line of the writing and publishing of the Tanya. Tanya was written as a real-life guide to real-life problems, culled from the Alter Rebbe's private discussions with his Chassidim. What can you adapt from the Chassidus you learnt into your life?
Today's Hayom Yom gives us the three ingredients for living like a Chossid: learning Halacha and how to act as a Yid, learning Chassidus and understanding our connection to Hashem, taking our learning and translating it into action. How can you translate today's Hayom Yom into action?
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