Podcasts about lubavitcher rebbe

This class explores the themes of self-sacrifice without expecting miracles, focusing on the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe's devotion during persecution. It examines the significance of Yud-Beis and Yud-Gimel Tamuz, their celebration, and lessons for hope and redemption. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_month/011_tamuz/012_016

This class explores the significance of Yud-Beis and Yud-Gimmel Tamuz, marking the liberation of the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe and its impact on Jewish resilience. Through stories of defiance under Soviet oppression, we learn about unwavering faith, leadership, and our ongoing responsibility. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_month/011_tamuz/012_017

This class explores the significance of Yud Beis Tammuz, the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe's liberation, and how his self-sacrifice and leadership inspire us. We discuss divine providence, humility, owning one's mission, and lessons for personal dedication in serving Hashem. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/007_balak/013

This class explores the significance of Yud Beis and Yud Gimel Tammuz, marking the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe's liberation from Soviet imprisonment. Through stories of self-sacrifice and leadership, we learn how these events inspire perseverance and faith in facing our own challenges. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/007_balak/011

This class explores the historical and spiritual significance of Yud Beis Tammuz, marking the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe's miraculous liberation from Soviet exile. We learn how his selfless concern for others, faith in Divine providence, and resilience continue to inspire Jewish life. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/007_balak/014

This class explores why the Torah names a parsha after Balak, a notorious enemy of the Jewish people, and connects it to the story of Yud Beis–Yud Gimmel Tammuz, the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe's redemption. It highlights how G-d transforms curses into blessings and the enduring power of faith amid adversity. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/007_balak/010

"And he stood between the living and the dead": A life of surrender, alignment, and openheartednessThis farbrengen will take place on Thursday night, 3 Tammuz, 5786, June 18, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, 20 Forshay Rd, Monsey, NY, in tribute to the 32nd Yartzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. There will be hot food served, and it will be accompanied by Live Music.

This special Gimmel Tammuz episode of Meaningful People explores the Lubavitcher Rebbe's letters and the conversations, questions, and life experiences behind them. Rabbi Shais Taub, Shmuel Greene, and members of the Sichos In English team join Nachi Gordon to share stories of the Rebbe's correspondence with people from all walks of life and what those letters reveal about his perspective on life, purpose, relationships, challenges, and personal growth. Along the way, they share powerful stories of personal correspondence, unique relationships the Rebbe built with people from all walks of life, and the lessons that continue to resonate decades later. From a scientist searching for life in space to a struggling teacher seeking direction, These conversations offer a fascinating look at how timeless ideas can be applied to everyday life. This Episode was made possible by Sichos in English The English Letters is a brand-new series featuring thousands of previously unpublished English letters from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, edited and produced by Sichos In English and published by Kehos. Covering everything from marriage and parenting to faith, career decisions, and personal struggles, these letters offer the Rebbe's guidance in his own words, personal, practical, and timeless. Preorder Volume 1 now at  https://TheEnglishLetters.com

On today's page, Chullin 50⁠, a discussion about injuries and defects in an animal's digestive tract reminds us how carefully the rabbis examined every detail of the world before them. As we conclude our week-long series honoring the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the day of his yahrzeit, Rabbi Motti Seligson joins us to reflect on the Rebbe's enduring intellectual and spiritual legacy. Together, we consider the immense scope of the Rebbe's teachings and the powerful idea that all of Torah—and indeed all of life—forms a single interconnected whole. What happens when you begin to see the world that way? Listen and find out.

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Parshas Korach: Called To Serve On Gimmel Tammuz, thirty two years after the Lubavitcher Rebbe's histalkus, we explore one of the Torah's most famous rebellions and one of its most important lessons. Korach argued that if every Jew is holy, no one should stand above another. So where did he go wrong? Drawing on the Rebbe's powerful insight, this episode reveals the difference between equality and sameness, why true leadership is rooted in service rather than status, and how every Jew has a unique mission that only they can fulfill. The question is not whether we are important. The question is whether we are fulfilling the role G-d entrusted to us.

This is a portion of Miriam's weekly Own Your Light class — the opening teaching from our continued study of Chapter 9 of the Tanya. The full class continues inside Live Kabbalah.In this teaching, Miriam explores the two forces within each of us — the divine soul and the animal soul — and the two honest ways the Tanya gives us to work with our shadow side: iscafia, a healthy kind of subduing, and is'hapcha, the deeper work of transformation. She opens up the difference between a fiery love that senses distance from G-d and the calmer, pleasurable love that knows we are always connected, and why being grounded and embodied is itself a way of serving G-d. The class fell on Gimmel Tammuz, the yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and carries so much of his message.Watch the full class inside Live Kabbalah: https://www.livekabbalah.comBegin the Light Warrior Path: https://www.livekabbalah.com/products/the-light-warrior-path-course#Tanya #OwnYourLight #LiveKabbalah #Kabbalah #Healing #Spirituality

On today's page, Chullin 48⁠, a rabbi chooses not to impose his own stringency and instead directs questioners to a colleague whose ruling will bring them closer to Jewish life. Continuing our series honoring the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone joins us to discuss one of the Rebbe's most enduring ideas: that there are no faraway Jews. What if the goal is not to bring Jews closer, but to recognize how close they already are? Listen and find out

This week I have three stories for you for Gimel Tamuz, the yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The first is about an unexpected encounter between Rabbi Tuvia Bolton and a traffic policeman. The second is about a Jewish soldier in the Korean War and the Lubavitcher Rebbe's tefillin. And the third is about a woman in Meah Shearim who couldn't stop smoking on Shabbos. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/smoking-on-shabbos To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

On today's page, Chullin 47⁠, a remarkable story about a child's survival becomes the starting point for a conversation about education, growth, and human potential. Continuing our series honoring the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Mendel Bannon joins us to explore the Rebbe's vision of education—not merely as the transfer of information, but as the cultivation of identity, values, and purpose. What is education really supposed to accomplish? Listen and find out.

Send us Fan MailLetters for Life: Levi Y. Shmotkin on Rebbe's Guidance for Emotional Health From the Inside OutIn this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Levi Shmotkin, author of Letters for Life, a practical guide to emotional health based on the Lubavitcher Rebbe's letters, recorded in honor of Gimmel Tammuz. Shmotkin shares how his own teen experience of heaviness and apathy led him to the Rebbe's counseling, emphasizing gratitude, humility, and shifting focus outward through giving and responsibility. He contrasts popular self-help's self-focus with the Rebbe's “third way” that validates feelings while expanding the mind toward Hashem and others, including examples from education. He discusses tools like structure and productivity, trust to counter anxiety, hesech hadas (redirecting attention), loneliness as eased through awareness of Divine providence, Torah and halacha as the enduring path to spirituality, discovering purpose, and the Rebbe's message that “nothing stands in the way of the will.”EPISODE SPONSORSSwimplyThis episode is powered by Swimply — and with summer here, the timing couldn't be better. Swimply lets you rent a beautiful private pool by the hour, right in your own city. No crowds, no chaos — just your family or friends in your own space. With over 15,000 private pools across the US, Canada, and Australia, you can browse by size, style, and location and find exactly what you're looking for. For those of us who value privacy and modesty, this is truly a game-changer: a luxurious, secluded swim experience without having to travel far from home. Download the Swimply app or visit Swimply.com, and use code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking!Shefa Living & Yeshiva of Glade Valley:Shefa Living is a warm, growing Jewish community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina — offering families the rare combination of natural beauty, affordable living, and authentic Torah life, all in one place. At the heart of the community is Yeshiva of Glade Valley, a school built on the understanding that every child is created with a unique soul, unique strengths, and unique needs. With small classrooms, close rebbe and morah relationships, strong Torah values, and a deep focus on emotional balance, confidence, and creativity, it's a place where children can truly feel seen — and where families can breathe a little deeper. Learn more here: https://yeshivagv.com/Colel Chabad Colel Chabad is one of Israel's oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief.  Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside Discover and donate to Colel Chabad here: https://colelchabad.org/ OkClarity.ComFinding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OkClarity comes in. OkClarity is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OkClarity, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit OKclarity.com:  https://go.jcn.io/OtfUxl GUEST BIOLevi Y. ShmotkinLevi Y. Shmotkin is a Chassidic scholar and author based in Los Angeles, California. His debut book, Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was born from a deeply personal journey — as a teenager, Levi found himself grappling with heaviness, apathy, and a loss of inner spark. It was the Rebbe's letters that became his lifeline, and what began as a private notebook of insights eventually became a book that has resonated with thousands across all walks of Jewish life. A member of Generation Z who never met the Rebbe in person, Levi brings a fresh, relatable voice to timeless wisdom — showing that truth, as he says, is eternal, and the Rebbe's guidance speaks as powerfully today as ever.You can purchase the Letters For Life book here: https://a.co/d/040r8ezR CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction04:05 Meet Levi Shmotkin16:03 Gen Z Connection to Rebbe17:50 Modern Self Help vs Rebbe19:27 A Third Way27:47 Healing Through Others41:17 Spiritual Not Religious42:11 Psychedelics And Torah46:45 Channeling Spiritual Desire48:11 Finding Your Purpose53:29 Loneliness And Providence59:31 Solitude Versus Isolation01:08:13 Changing From Within01:08:42 Speak To Yourself01:14:48 Anxiety And Trust01:23:25 Hesech Hadas Explained01:25:19 Action Without Rumination01:28:39 Marriage and Subconscious01:35:16 Suicidal Student Letter01:41:27 Leap Beyond Status Quo01:45:09 Willpower and Soul Energy01:49:12 Closing Quote and FarewellCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! 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Send us Fan MailLetters for Life: Levi Y. Shmotkin on Rebbe's Guidance for Emotional Health From the Inside OutIn this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Levi Shmotkin, author of Letters for Life, a practical guide to emotional health based on the Lubavitcher Rebbe's letters, recorded in honor of Gimmel Tammuz. Shmotkin shares how his own teen experience of heaviness and apathy led him to the Rebbe's counseling, emphasizing gratitude, humility, and shifting focus outward through giving and responsibility. He contrasts popular self-help's self-focus with the Rebbe's “third way” that validates feelings while expanding the mind toward Hashem and others, including examples from education. He discusses tools like structure and productivity, trust to counter anxiety, hesech hadas (redirecting attention), loneliness as eased through awareness of Divine providence, Torah and halacha as the enduring path to spirituality, discovering purpose, and the Rebbe's message that “nothing stands in the way of the will.”EPISODE SPONSORSSwimplyThis episode is powered by Swimply — and with summer here, the timing couldn't be better. Swimply lets you rent a beautiful private pool by the hour, right in your own city. No crowds, no chaos — just your family or friends in your own space. With over 15,000 private pools across the US, Canada, and Australia, you can browse by size, style, and location and find exactly what you're looking for. For those of us who value privacy and modesty, this is truly a game-changer: a luxurious, secluded swim experience without having to travel far from home. Download the Swimply app or visit Swimply.com, and use code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking!Shefa Living & Yeshiva of Glade Valley:Shefa Living is a warm, growing Jewish community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina — offering families the rare combination of natural beauty, affordable living, and authentic Torah life, all in one place. At the heart of the community is Yeshiva of Glade Valley, a school built on the understanding that every child is created with a unique soul, unique strengths, and unique needs. With small classrooms, close rebbe and morah relationships, strong Torah values, and a deep focus on emotional balance, confidence, and creativity, it's a place where children can truly feel seen — and where families can breathe a little deeper. Learn more here: https://yeshivagv.com/Colel Chabad Colel Chabad is one of Israel's oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief.  Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside Discover and donate to Colel Chabad here: https://colelchabad.org/ OkClarity.ComFinding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OkClarity comes in. OkClarity is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OkClarity, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit okclarity.com  to find the right fit for you.GUEST BIOLevi Y. ShmotkinLevi Y. Shmotkin is a Chassidic scholar and author based in Los Angeles, California. His debut book, Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was born from a deeply personal journey — as a teenager, Levi found himself grappling with heaviness, apathy, and a loss of inner spark. It was the Rebbe's letters that became his lifeline, and what began as a private notebook of insights eventually became a book that has resonated with thousands across all walks of Jewish life. A member of Generation Z who never met the Rebbe in person, Levi brings a fresh, relatable voice to timeless wisdom — showing that truth, as he says, is eternal, and the Rebbe's guidance speaks as powerfully today as ever.You can purchase the Letters For Life book here: https://a.co/d/040r8ezR CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction04:05 Meet Levi Shmotkin16:03 Gen Z Connection to Rebbe17:50 Modern Self Help vs Rebbe19:27 A Third Way27:47 Healing Through Others41:17 Spiritual Not Religious42:11 Psychedelics And Torah46:45 Channeling Spiritual Desire48:11 Finding Your Purpose53:29 Loneliness And Providence59:31 Solitude Versus Isolation01:08:13 Changing From Within01:08:42 Speak To Yourself01:14:48 Anxiety And Trust01:23:25 Hesech Hadas Explained01:25:19 Action Without Rumination01:28:39 Marriage and Subconscious01:35:16 Suicidal Student Letter01:41:27 Leap Beyond Status Quo01:45:09 Willpower and Soul Energy01:49:12 Closing Quote and FarewellCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! 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On today's pages, Chullin 45 and 46⁠, the laws of kashrut provide a window into the worldview of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Together with Dovid Margolin, Liel examines the Rebbe's famous kosher campaign and his insistence that holiness is found not only in study and prayer, but also in kitchens, grocery stores, and dinner tables. The conversation offers a powerful reminder that Judaism asks us to sanctify the material world rather than escape it. Where does spiritual life actually happen? Listen and find out.

Parshas Shelach: The Missed Opportunity The spies feared entering Israel. Later, the Ma'apilim rushed in when G-d told them not to. How could two opposite mistakes share the same root? In this episode, we explore the Ramban and the Lubavitcher Rebbe's powerful insight into faith, timing, and the challenge of following G-d's direction instead of our own assumptions.

"To those who are without Torah, I become as without Torah, though not being without the Torah of God but under the Torah of Messiah." What is the Torah of Messiah? How can there be a New Torah or different Torah? This teaching from the Second Day of Shavuot draws on the teachings of Lubavitcher Rebbe to unlock the msytery behind Isaiah 51:4, "A Torah will go forth from me" and the New Torah of Messiah, illuminating the meaning of several difficult texts in the apostolic writings and the significance of the New Covenant. 

Parshas Naso: Holiness in the Ordinary Why does the Nazir, a person the Torah calls “holy unto G-d,” bring a sin offering at the end of their vow? In this episode, we explore the fascinating contrast between the Sotah and the Nazir, and uncover a profound lesson from the Ramban and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. While holiness often feels strongest in moments of inspiration and separation, Judaism asks something even greater: bringing that holiness back into everyday life. Coming on the heels of Shavuos, this episode reveals that true spiritual growth is not measured on the mountain, but in how we live once we come down from it. ✨ The goal is not to escape the world, but to elevate it.

G-d Isn't Afraid of Your Bad Moods; Neither Should You Be: The Secret of the Mountain Over Our HeadThis is a text-based class, the fifth and final class in a five-part series on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos pre-dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953. Rabbi YY presented this class on 12 Sivan, 5786, May 28, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9927

Does the word echad in the Shema actually rule out God's complex unity? Or does it prove something far more nuanced? Dr. Michael Brown takes you deep into Scripture and Jewish tradition to show why if an exclusive singularity was meant, echad was the wrong word to use. Dr. Brown also discusses why even the Lubavitcher Rebbe and classical rabbis like Ibn Ezra and Rashbam understood echad differently. You'll walk away with a richer understanding of God's oneness, the yachid/echad argument, and why faith in a triune God is not a departure from Jewish monotheism. ~~~FRONTL|NE Newsletter: https://thelineoffire.org/newsletterDonate: https://thelineoffire.org/donate-one-timeX: https://twitter.com/DrMichaelLBrownYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LFTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelbrownFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASKDrBrownWebsite: https://thelineoffire.orgRadio Broadcast from The Line of Fire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Muted Dove -- So Distant, Yet So CloseThis is a text-based class, the fourth in a five-part series on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos pre-dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953. Rabbi YY presented this class on 9 Sivan, 5786, May 25, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9923

The Shavuos Perspective: Nourished By G-d Why do we celebrate the giving of the Torah with dairy foods? In this special Shavuos episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind one of the most beloved customs of the Yom Tov. Through the teachings of the Rama, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and Rabbi Akiva, we uncover how Torah is not only wisdom to study, but nourishment that sustains the Jewish soul. From Har Sinai to today, Shavuos reminds us that Torah is more than commandments, it is G-d drawing us close, sustaining us, and giving us clarity, purpose, and life itself. ✨ More than we long to receive Torah, G-d longs to give it.

The Lubavitcher Rebbe discusses the connection between the service of Hashem and inheriting the land. The Rebbe emphasizes the dual aspects of avodah: work done through human effort and that which is beyond. This dual approach leads to both deserving and receiving blessings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/002/017_005

The Lubavitcher Rebbe discusses a parable comparing wheat to other grains, focusing on the deeper messages behind this analogy. He explains that while all grains sustain, wheat holds a unique significance in Torah, symbolizing essential sustenance that encompasses both physical and spiritual nourishment. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/002/016_003

The Lubavitcher Rebbe emphasizes the critical importance of Torah study alongside prayer and charity as fundamental practices, especially during Shabbos Shuva. These elements work harmoniously to purify and elevate a person's soul, leading to inner repentance and spiritual growth. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/002/020_001

The Lubavitcher Rebbe discusses the special nature of Torah gifts to humanity, emphasizing their transformative power beyond physical mitzvot. He delves into the unique spiritual inheritance of the Torah given at Sinai, which elevates and sanctifies the mundane aspects of life through active engagement in Torah study and ob https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/002/002_004

As You Climb Your Way to Source, Don't Use the Stairs, Only the RampThis is a text-based class, the third in a four-part series on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos pre-dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953. Rabbi YY presented this class on 4 Sivan, 5786, May 20, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9922

A Mountain Over Your Head? When You're Feeling Disconnected from Your SpouseIt is one of those strange, intriguing, poignant, and profound Talmudic tales. It includes such wonders as a dialogue with G-d-the-Scribe, instantaneous time travel, and the convergence of humility and self-expression in the evolution of Judaism. When Moses ascended on High (after the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai on Shavuos), he found G-d sitting and tying crowns on the letters of the Torah. Moses said before G-d: Master of the Universe! Who is preventing You from giving the Torah without these additions? What is lacking in the words themselves that You must add crowns as well? G-d said to him: There is a man who is destined to be born after several generations—Akiva the son of Yosef is his name. He is destined to derive from each and every ‘thorn’ of these ‘crowns’ mounds upon mounds of halachos (laws). It is for his sake that the crowns must be added to the letters of the Torah. Moses said before G-d: Master of the Universe! Show him to me. G-d said to him: Turn around. Suddenly, in a classic case of “back to the future,” Moses finds himself 1600 years ahead of his day. He went and sat at the end of the eighth row in Rabbi Akiva’s study hall. Rabbi Akiva is teaching Torah to his disciples, but Moses does not understand what they are saying. Moses’ strength waned; his energy departed from him. He was demoralized. When Rabbi Akiva arrived at the discussion of a particular exposition, his students asked him: Master! From where do you derive this? Rabbi Akiva said to them: It is a halacha, a law, transmitted to Moses from Sinai. When Moses heard this, his mind was put at ease. The entire story seems absurd. For starters, how could Moses not comprehend the lecture of Rabbi Akiva? Moses studied on Mt. Sinai for forty days at the “feet” of the best teacher of all time, G-d Himself. What is even stranger is Moses’ response. When he fails to understand, his strength wanes; his energy is deflated. But then, when Reb Akiva quotes him, his mind is put at ease… Was Moshe’s ego first shattered by his lack of understanding and then placated by hearing his name quoted? What happened to the legendary humility of Moses? It was at the Farbrengen of Shabbos Parshas Shemini, 26 Nissan, 5726, April 16, 1966, when the Lubavitcher Rebbe offered a most powerful and extraordinary explanation of this Talmudic narrative. The sermon takes on a fascinating journey through the Mesorah of Judaism, from master to student. We enter with Moses into the study hall of Reb Akiva, and we discover the great revolutionary composing unsurpassed symphonies of Torah wisdom. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9921

The three stages of Leving Your Egypt: Escape, Transform, SurrenderThis is a text-based class, the second in a four-part series on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos pre-dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953. Rabbi YY presented this class on 2 Sivan, 5786, May 18, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9920

Parshas Bamidbar: Beyond the Numbers Why was the tribe of Levi counted separately from the rest of the Jewish people, and why does the Torah emphasize it twice? In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind the census in Parshas Bamidbar through the insights of the Ramban and the Lubavitcher Rebbe.  As we prepare for Shavuos and receiving the Torah anew, this episode uncovers a powerful lesson about purpose, responsibility, and the danger of measuring our worth through the standards of others. ✨ Real greatness begins when you stop counting everyone else and start strengthening what you were chosen to carry.

This week I have three stories for you. The first is about an Israeli Air Force officer who had a private audience with the Lubavitcher Rebbe and only understood what happened fifteen years later. The second is about one of the Alter Rebbe's closest disciples and what true humility looks like. The third is about Rav Yehuda Amital, a sick cow, and what Reb Shlomo Carlebach once heard in a honking horn on a Friday night in Manhattan. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/im-jewish-and-i-dont-keep-shabbos To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

Silence Goes Unspoken, Until Its Absence Is All That RemainsThis is the first class in a four-part series of a text-based class on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu 5713, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos before dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953. Rabbi YY presented this class on 20 Iyar, 5786, May 7, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9918

Send us Fan MailWelcome to a new season of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda! In this time focused on turning inspiration into action during the 49 days from Pesach to Shavuot, we welcome Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf. Wolf, a Melbourne-based spiritual teacher blending Chassidus/Kabbalah with psychology, shares his journey from law studies to becoming the first Chabad emissary at the University of Wisconsin in 1969, and later returning to Melbourne at the Rebbe's directive. He explains the Omer as a yearly “spiral” of spiritual energy for sequential introspection, contemplation, improvement, and change through 49 emotional “shades” of the sefirot, describing how mind guides emotion, how tools can be used by the godly or animal soul, and offering practical examples on balancing chessed and gevurah, managing impulsivity and anger, cultivating positivity (Tracht Gut; Gam Zu Letovah), and Emunah vs. Bitachon, concluding with a guided Modeh Ani meditation.EPISODE SPONSORSYakira Bella Yakira Bella is the go-to for trendy, modest women's fashion that still feels current—think playful-but-polished pieces, elevated basics, and outfits that actually work for real life (day-to-day, Shabbos, events, everything in between). Their collections balance tasteful + bold, with a steady stream of new arrivals and best sellers so you can refresh your wardrobe without overthinking it. If you're looking for modestwear that's stylish, wearable, and affordable, Yakira Bella is absolutely worth checking out. Visit https://yakirabella.com/ and follow along at https://www.instagram.com/yakirabellaofficial/Shefa LivingIf you've been craving more space, more calm, and more community, Mountain View by Shefa Living is a master-planned Frum community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, designed for families who want a slower, more connected pace of life. As shared in the episode, the vision includes community infrastructure like a shul, mikvah, women's wellness center, and a K–12 yeshiva—all built around wholesome, joyful Torah living. Learn more (and explore whether it's a fit for your family) at ShefaLiving.com. GUEST BIORabbi Laibl WolfRabbi Laibl Wolf is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, author, and counselor who has spent over five decades translating the wisdom of Kabbalah and Chassidus into practical tools for modern living. Personally directed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1969 to pioneer Chabad outreach on American college campuses, Rabbi Wolf is now based in Melbourne, Australia, where he serves as a global lecturer, meditation teacher, and mashpia. Through his daily Tanya and Chitas classes, guided meditations, and worldwide speaking engagements, he helps people cultivate emotional mastery, Emunah, and Bitachon through the map of the Sefirot.Find more resources and tools at: laiblwolf.com CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction05:25 Rabbi Wolf Journey07:39 Campus Shlichus 196911:05 Omer Spiritual Spiral13:13 49 Emotions Map17:55 One Emotion At TimeCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:

Parshas Acharei Mos & Kedoshim: Freedom Through Order What if true freedom isn't the absence of limits, but the presence of structure? In Parshas Acharei Mos & Kedoshim, the Torah moves from the holiest moment of the year, the Yom Kippur service, into a powerful command: all offerings must be brought to one place. Through the Ramban and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, this episode reveals a deeper truth, that even the highest spiritual connection must be grounded in clarity, discipline, and order. If you're exploring Jewish growth, personal discipline, and the balance between freedom and structure, this episode will challenge how you define progress and connection. ✨ True freedom is not random, it is built to last.

ACHAREI - KEDOSHIMThe Ultimate SacrificeLet's explore the concept of mesirut nefesh (self-sacrifice) and its role in Jewish education. The purpose of remembrance is not merely to mourn the fallen, but to inspire future generations of heroes. Drawing from the Akeidah (the Binding of Isaac), the martyrdom of Rabbi Akiva, and modern soldiers like Matan Aberjil, who threw himself on a grenade to save his comrades, true self-sacrifice transcends rational calculation. The Lubavitcher Rebbe is cited as teaching that the highest form of kiddush Hashem (sanctifying G-d's name) is the actual giving of one's life, because it reveals a bond with G-d that goes beyond logic or self-interest.The educational takeaway is that children are not shaped by routine acts of piety, but by witnessing moments of extraordinary, irrational devotion. Just as a soldier named Matan was inspired by hearing the story of Roi Klein's heroism, and just as Hannah drew strength from Abraham's example when her seven sons were martyred, heroic stories form the spiritual bedrock of Jewish identity.

Parshas Tazria & Metzora: Words Define Reality What if the words you speak don't just express reality… but actually create it? In Parshas Tazria & Metzora, the Torah introduces the laws of Tzara'as, a condition that appears physical but is rooted in something far deeper. Through Rashi and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, this episode uncovers a powerful truth: reality is not defined by what we see, but by what we say. From the spiritual impact of speech to the deeper meaning of Sefiras HaOmer and the month of Iyar, we explore how words shape relationships, identity, and the direction of our lives. Growth is not instant. It is built day by day, choice by choice, word by word. If you're looking to understand Jewish growth, personal development, and the power of speech in Torah, this episode will change the way you think, speak, and act. ✨ The life you live is shaped by the words you choose.

The Pesach Perspective: Built For Redemption Pesach is not just a story of freedom. It is a question directed at each of us: what are you doing with the freedom you've been given? From the Rambam to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, this episode reveals a powerful truth. G-d did not remove struggle from our lives, He gave us the ability to rise through it. The Exodus was not the finish line, it was the beginning of responsibility, purpose, and becoming. As we sit at the Seder, we are not looking back, we are stepping into a living story. Every mitzvah, every moment of clarity, every choice we make continues what began in Egypt.

Parshas Tzav: Carry the Fire Parshas Tzav opens with a surprising command. The Kohen begins his day by removing ashes from the Mizbeach, wearing his sacred garments for what seems like a simple, even messy task. Why start here? This episode explores a powerful idea through Rashi and the Lubavitcher Rebbe: the ashes are not leftovers, they are the foundation. Yesterday's effort, sacrifice, and growth are what fuel the fire of today. As we approach Pesach, this message becomes personal. Redemption is not built from nothing. It is built from everything we have already endured and carried forward.

From Likutei Sichos, Shemos

Why Does Every Jew Pray that He Should Be Moshiach?This is the first of a series on the Maamar "V'nacha Aluv Ruach Hashem," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 50 years ago, on the last day of Pesach 5736, April 22, 1976. Presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 8 Nissan, 5786, March 26, 2026. The class explores why every Jew prays that he should experience the consciousness that will be conferred on Moshiach, and the energy of the exiles of Edom and Yishmal. It also explores why Rabanu Gershom is called "the light of the exile," Meor Hagoleh," and the Kabbalistic explanation of the four exiles of Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, the final exile branching off into Christianity and Islam.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9895

True Self Love Is Divine Love; But Then I Realize that Too Is Limitimg MeThis text-based class is the third and last of a three-part series on the Maamar "V'avarti Balayla Hazeh," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the second night of Pesach 5719 (April 24, 1959), after the Pesach Seder. It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 5 Nissan, 5786, March 23, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9892

5 Minutes of Experiencing Hashem's Oneness Trumps 50 Years of Brilliant KnowledgeThis text-based class is the Second of a three-part series on the Maamar "V'avarti Balayla Hazeh," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the second night of Pesach 5719 (April 24, 1959), after the Pesach Seder. It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Friday, 2 Nissan, 5786, March 20, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9890

A letter from Reb Levik, The Lubavitcher Rebbe's father 

Sivan Rav-Meir has been on Israeli television since age six, and became religious at fifteen after a chance encounter with three girls who simply said, "Bo l'Shabbat." In this conversation recorded in Jerusalem, Sivan shares how she's channeled three decades of journalism skills toward teaching Torah, why she sees a massive post-October 7th hunger for practical Jewish doing (not just inspiration), and why she believes Jewish identity is our real protection. She's candid about the gap between her public influence and her private reality, and how she is guided by the Lubavitcher Rebbe's paradox: always happy, but never satisfied. She notes the Jewish world's blindspot as the 85% of unaffiliated Jews outside the organized community bubble, and calls every connected Jew to the same simple shlichut that changed her life: invite someone in.* * * * * * *Sivan Rahav-Meir is a media personality and lecturer. Married to Yedidya, the mother of five. Lives in Jerusalem. Went on shlichut with her family 2019-2020, when she served as World Mizrachi's Shlicha to North America.She works for Israel TV news, writes a column for Yediot Aharonot newspaper, and hosts a weekly radio show. Her lectures on the weekly Torah portion are attended by hundreds and the live broadcast attracts thousands more listeners throughout the world. Sivan lectures in Israel and overseas about her personal story. the Jewish world since 10/7, Judaism and new media.She was voted by Globes newspaper as most popular female media personality in Israel and by the Jerusalem Post as one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world.Learn more at www.sivanrahavmeir.com Find her podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OlPTHjKBnNwDrNNalxD9jFollow her on instagram @sivanrahavmeir* * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.* * * * * * *TIMESTAMPS:[00:00] Introduction[02:04] Welcome Sivan[04:00] The problem with news media [05:10] The role of Torah in making sense of chaos[06:42] Sivan's origin story [07:50] The two words that changed my life [10:05] Building a relationship with Shabbat gradually[11:00] My personal political transformation [13:20] Political peace and inner peace[13:53] Communicating Torah accessibly[15:30] Using professional skills in a holy direction[16:45] What has changed after October 7th?[17:30] People want something tangible [18:39] Responding to the enemey [20:10] Omar Shemtov's testimony from the tunnels [20:56] Why Sivan doesn't call herself a Rebbetzin [24:30] Where does her energy come from? [25:00] The real Avodat Hashem happens in my home [26:15] "Always happy, but never satisfied"[28:10] Resilience & drive as a framework that doesn't contradict joy[28:45] The private work of a public person: young motherhood and the test of patience[31:30] Immediate gratification culture vs. long-term spiritual investment[32:10] If you didn't post it, did it happen?[33:00] Sivan's own social media guidelines[36:00] What worries Sivan about the Jewish world [37:00] Building Jewish identity from within[41:10] Our blindspot: the 85% of unaffiliated Jews outside the "bubble"[44:00] Israeli expats in America [45:30] What I want my legacy to be[46:10] Self love as the basis for loving another [48:30] How Sivan remembers thinks about her connections[50:45] Favorite verse in Tanach[51:00] One book everyone should read [51:20] How I nourish myself[51:55] A daily habit that can transform your life [52:15] My message to the Jewish world [53:30] Closing [54:15] Host outro

Parshas Vayakhel & Pekudei: The Altar Within As we conclude Sefer Shemos, the Mishkan is finally completed and the Divine Presence descends among the Jewish people.  Yet within the Mishkan stands a mystery. Unlike the other sacred vessels, the two altars cannot become ritually impure. Why are they different? Drawing on the Gemara and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, this episode reveals a powerful insight: the altar represents the deepest point within every Jew, a place that can never become spiritually impure. 

Did life turn out the way you imagined it would? Most of us quietly carry two versions of our lives, the ideal one we dreamed about and the messy, imperfect one we actually live. In this Wednesday morning Kabbalah class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores a powerful insight from Parshat Vayakhel–Pekudei and Chassidic teachings: why the Torah repeats the story of the Mishkan twice, and what that reveals about our own lives.Drawing from the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Tanya, the class examines the difference between the “heavenly sanctuary” of our dreams and the “earthly sanctuary” we build through our struggles, relationships, and imperfections. The surprising message? G-d does not dwell in the perfect life we imagine. G-d dwells in the real life we build.This class offers a calming and empowering perspective: the challenges, disappointments, and imperfections of our lives are not obstacles to holiness… they are the very materials through which we create it.Key TakeawaysEvery person lives with two realities: the life we imagined and the life we are actually living.Western philosophy often values the ideal over the real, but Torah reverses that assumption. The Torah repeats the story of the Mishkan to teach that the earthly sanctuary is not a copy, it is the true destination.G-d's deepest presence is revealed not in perfection, but in the human effort to transform imperfect reality.Your struggles, scars, and disappointments are not detours from your purpose, they are the building blocks of your spiritual home.Holiness is not found in escaping life's imperfections, but in transforming them.True beauty emerges when we build meaning, faith, and love within the life we actually have.#Kabbalah #JewishWisdom #VayakhelPekudei #chassidus #Tanya #spiritualgrowth #purpose #JewishLearning #InnerPeace #FaithInAction #TorahInsights #RabbiBernath #JewishNDG #MeaningfulLife #MindfulLiving Available now:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhVSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Reflecting upon the phenomenal growth of the American Yeshiva society in the second half of the 20th century, one tends to focus on the great accomplishments of individual leaders such as Rav Aharon Kotler, Rav Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Satmar Rav, institutions such as Torah Umesorah, RIETS, RJJ, BMG and other internal development within American Orthodoxy. However there's a broader narrative, with gradual processes taking place in broader American society which facilitated the growth of yeshivos during this time. Economic, social and demographic changes in the United States in the postwar era, LBJ's Great Society and the Vietnam War draft, are all external factors which facilitated the growth of the American yeshiva community. External factors are often overlooked but are no less important in understanding Jewish history. Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at: yehuda@yehudageberer.com