Torah ideas worth hearing
A discussion on the fundamental ideas of Chabad and their continued relevance.
The exiled Jew is really a Jew on a mission that benefits all.
The redemption of the soul through Torah study and Mitzvah observance includes the body as well.
Stories from the early life of the fifth Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Shalom Dov Ber of Lubavitch.
Appreciating how trapped the Divine Soul is in the body allows us to rejoice in its redemption through Torah study and Mitzvah observance.
Abraham was a master influencer who knew when to apply pressure as well.
Bitterness, when leveraged effectively, can be a powerful motivator in Divine Service.
Abraham teaches us the fundamental virtue of raising and educating our children.
Sometimes sadness in a controlled environment is the only medicine that works.
A sure way to nurture true humility in life.
Imperfection, introspection, and improvement lead to the greatest joy possible.
The only one you can judge for effort is yourself.
Saintly people stumbled to give us hope for repentance and atonement.
Light banishes darkness, and truth banishes lies. Here is how this plays out every day in our lives.
The story of the dramatic prayer that set the tone and framework for prayer today.
Confronting the part of you that denies G-d's omnipresence.
Exploring how Torah achieves synthesis in the individual, the community, and the world.
When coarseness and mundaneness cross the line, it's time to put them in their place.
The prohibition against destruction provides us with a broader context for faith and hope in challenging circumstances.
Sometimes it's necessary to subject oneself to a good takedown. Knowing the right address is essential.
It is either a month of reckoning or accounting. You choose.
Divine meditations not evolving into the appropriate emotions is a symptom of a severe spiritual illness called "Dullness of Heart." It can happen to anyone.
Six events spanning 1,500 years express the idea of unity as the antidote to exile.
During the Three Weeks of mourning for the destruction of the Holy Temple, we can also get involved with its construction.
The deep connection between the High Priest and the accidental murderer.
Your inner strength is measured by your impact on others.
The Jewish people have the divine strength to recover from any fall and rise again.
A powerful lesson about correcting past mistakes.
A powerful lesson from Rabbi Akiva on how to channel the grief of exile to achieve redemption.
Contextualizing distracting thoughts during prayer and study is crucial to staying happy.
The opportunity for Iskafya even when not challenged.
A profound lesson from the unfortunate story of the treacherous spies.
A clarification on the inner workings of Jewish Law.
Imperfection may be the purpose of your creation.
A sage rejected the offer of a lifetime and inspires us to value Torah similarly.
Sadness from challenges is misguided and conceitful. Here is why.
The detailed elevation of the human psyche.Maamer Usefartem Lachem
The dialogue that set the standard for conversion to Judaism for all time.
Sadness is only beneficial in specific controlled environments.
Mitzvah observance is the data-proven key to Jewish survival.
A deep Chassidic perspective that reframes our perception of good and bad.
Agricultural charity and its spiritual reward teach us the Jewish ethic of charity.
Undertaking the task of being happy even when there is reason to be sad or worried.
Saving physical and spiritual life can be a risky business. It must be done.
Jewish living must be joyful and enthusiastic.
Our love relationship with G-d goes both ways. After G-d initiates, we must invest as well.
The Jew's motivation to do the right thing, even when it's hard.
Passover happened because the Jews had many children in Egypt, despite the circumstances.
A new understanding of the Jew allows us to appreciate how "near" Jewish living is.
A scholarly debate about Charoset reveals how the Seder today is all about redemption.
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