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Send us a textDefending Truth: Courage, Advocacy, and Understanding Controversy with Douglas MurrayIn this powerful and enlightening conversation on From The Inside Out with Rivkah and Eda, author and advocate Douglas Murray speaks on his unwavering support for Israel and the Jewish people, despite not being Jewish himself. Murray articulates the courage and moral compass that drive his advocacy, rooted in a profound commitment to truth. The dialogue highlights the distinctions between genuine support for Palestinian self-determination and those who simply oppose Israel, referencing the significant divide seen on and after October 7th. Murray provides observations on global antisemitism, historical misrepresentation, and societal projections onto the Jewish state. We discuss complex issues surrounding Gaza, the problematic nature of international peacekeeping, and the moral dilemmas in dealing with terrorism. The discussion delves into personal stories of heroism, educational strategies against antisemitism, and the profound impact of concerted, individual efforts in combating hate. Murray underscores the importance of living deeply, engaging with truth, and fostering resilience through understanding history and personal conviction.EPISODE SPONSORSWRAP TO HEAL AND REVEALWrap to Heal and Reveal is a beautiful initiative providing kosher tefillin to IDF soldiers across Israel.It began during the difficult days when we all prayed for the hostages' return, inspired by the Rebbe's words on the spiritual power of tefillin. Now, as we pray for our nation's healing, it continues as Wrap to Heal and Reveal — helping soldiers heal and revealing Hashem's light through every act of faith.This sponsorship is dedicated in loving memory of Rochel bas Moshe Mordechai. Together with her late husband Rabbi Hershel Fogelman OB”M , she dedicated her life to the Rebbe and her Shlichus. We will forever be inspired by her devotion and love.To take part and help provide tefillin for our soldiers who need the protection, click here: https://tefillinforsoldiers.org/GUEST BIODouglas Murray is a British author, journalist, and political commentator known for his sharp insight, eloquence, and moral clarity on some of the most pressing issues of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including “The Madness of Crowds” and “The War on the West,” and is a frequent contributor to The Spectator and other leading publications.In this conversation, Douglas joins us to discuss his newest book, “On Democracies and Death Cults” — a powerful exploration of truth, courage, and the moral battle facing the West today.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Douglas Murray02:54 Douglas Murray's Advocacy for Israel04:57 The Palestinian Cause and Hamas09:59 Antisemitism and Historical Context22:41 Heroism and Moral Strength27:21 Current Issues in Gaza33:52 International Peacekeeping Failures34:58 The Final Gaza War35:19 Trump's Role in Middle East Peace36:45 The Abraham Accords and Regional Normalization39:49 The Two-State Solution Debate42:50 Antisemitism and Jewish Resilience49:43 The Hostage Dilemma and TerrorismCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:

The Rebbe advises against joining rabbinic courts or halachic cooperation with rabbis or synagogues that deviate from halachah—such as lacking proper mechitzah or using microphones on Shabbos. He urges firmness in true Torah standards, not compromise for acceptance or livelihood. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5793

On the eve of Yom Kippur, before traveling to the Rebbe's holy resting place, the Rebbe acknowledges receiving Rabbi Ephraim Eliezer Hakohen's letter and praying for him there. He notes the day's atonement power and blesses for joy, unity, and the coming of redemption. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5792

The Rebbe explains that one who seeks to redeem their soul through substitutes for fasting and self-affliction is not bound by the rule of giving only a fifth of their means, for “all a person has he'll give for his life.” He adds to consult elder Chassidim for study guidance. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5791

Zevachim 46 – Thursday – 8 MarcheshvanBy Rabbi Moshe Benovitz, Managing Director of NCSY, Rebbe at Reishitזבחים דף מד, דף יומי

This week I have three stories for you. The first begins with a powerful count who sets out to rid his land of a Rebbe — and discovers that Heaven has other plans. The second starts with an unexpected blessing from the Lubavitcher Rebbe that will one day turn a life upside down in the most miraculous way. And the last opens on the streets of Poznań, where a city gathers to welcome its new Rav — unaware of the quiet wonder about to unfold. 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/the-empty-chariot 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

This series is sponsored by American Security Foundation.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast—recorded at the 18Forty X ASFoundation AI Summit—we speak with Rabbi Eli Rubin and Rabbi Steven Gotlib about what differentiates human intelligence from artificial intelligence. In this episode we discuss:What does AI teach us about what it means to be human? What is the soul, and how do we interact with it? Should we be frightened or encouraged by the development of AI? Tune in to hear a conversation about the role of language in our humanity. Interview begins at 16:49.Steven Gotlib is Associate Rabbi at Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue and Director of the Center City Beit Midrash in Philadelphia. Steven received rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, certificates in Mental Health Counseling and Spiritual Entrepreneurship, and a BA in Communication and Jewish Studies from Rutgers University.Eli Rubin, a contributing editor at Chabad.org, is the author of Kabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity: An Existential History of Chabad Hasidism and a co-author of Social Vision: The Lubavitcher Rebbe's Transformative Paradigm for the World. He studied Chassidic literature and Jewish Law at the Rabbinical College of America and at yeshivot in the UK, the US and Australia, and received his PhD from the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies, University College London.References:“Basketball: The One And Only”Genesis 7;23Rashi on Genesis 7:23“Remembering my chavruta: Rabbi Moshe Hauer, z”l” By Rabbi Rick Jacobs“18Forty: Exploring Big Questions (An Introduction)”18Forty Podcast: “The Cost of Jewish Education”18Forty Podcast: “Steven Gotlib: Some Rabbi Grapples with His Faith” 18Forty Podcast: “Eli Rubin: How Do Mysticism and Social Action Intersect”18Forty Podcast: “Eli Rubin: Is the Rebbe the Messiah?”Torah Ohr by Shneur Zalman of LiadiTanya by Shneur Zalman of LiadiNefesh HaChayim by Chaim of VolozhinGuide for the Perplexed by MaimonidesHalakhic Man by Rabbi Joseph B. SoloveitchikThe Conscious Mind by David J. Chalmers“Adam, The Speaking Creature: On Humanity and Language in the Era of AI” by Eli Rubin“Toward a Jewish Theology of Consciousness” by Steven GotlibLudwig Wittgenstein: Philosophy in the Age of Airplanes by Anthony GottliebFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgIG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyWhatsApp: join hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

Highlights of the first evening of Simchas Torah

Trust in God: From Psalm to Parable Welcome to Daily Bitachon We begin with Psalm 25:2: {Adonai, b'echa batachti, al avosha. Al yail'tzu oivai li.} ( אלהי בך בטחתי אל אבושה אל יעלצו אויבי לי .) "My God, in You I have trusted; let me not be ashamed, let not my enemies exalt over me." The Midrash of the Stranger There is a beautiful {Midrash on this verse Midrash Tehillim} The story tells of a man entering a country at its border. The country's guards seized him immediately. The man cried out, "Do not strike me, for I am a member of the King's Household!" Hearing this, the guards released him and guarded him until morning. In the morning, they brought him to the King, announcing, "We found a member of your household last night." The King asked him, "My son, do you know me?" The man replied, "No." The King questioned, "If so, how are you a member of my household?" The man admitted, "Please, I am not a member of your household, but I trusted in You. Had I not claimed to be, they would have beaten me." The King responded, "Since he trusted in Me, leave him alone." This, the Midrash suggests, is what David means when he says, "My God, in You I have trusted." And because of this trust, "Let not my enemies exalt over me." Universal Reliance The Midrash continues, based on the next verse: "Also let none who hope in You be shamed. Let those who betray without cause be shamed." David then expands, asking: "You might think only I can do this? No, rather Kol Koveicha כל קויך a ll those who hope in You." The Sefer Shomer Emunim Ma'amar Bitachon (Essay on Trust), Chapter Eight, cites this as proof that even a person who may not seem "befitting" can rely on Hashem and be saved. Furthermore, the Sefer Dugma Mi-darkhei Avi by Rabbi Aryeh Leib, son of the Chafetz Chaim brings down this very Midrash as a source for this concept—that even one who is seemingly unworthy can rely on Hashem. He showed this to his father, the Chafetz Chaim who was pleased with this Midrash as a source for the concept. The Partner with God The Sefer Shomer Emunim also shares a story from the great Apter Rebbe, the Ba'al Ohev Yisrael. There was a man who ran an inn and sold whiskey, and he became a Ba'al Mofet, capable of giving Brachot that would be fulfilled. When the Apter Rebbe heard this, he sought to understand the source of this man's power. He observed the man all day; he seemed like a simple liquor store owner. The Rebbe finally asked the man his secret. The man replied, "I have always been a Ba'al Bitachon (one possessing trust). I never worried about anything. I once lost all my money and went bankrupt. My wife pressured me to find a partner. So, I left my house, went to the outskirts of the city, and declared: 'God Almighty, I want You to be my partner. I guarantee that I will split the money half and half: half for my family and half for charity.'" "That's what I did," the man concluded. "It became extremely successful. And whenever I gave someone a blessing, it was fulfilled." The Apter Rebbe understood: "Now I see. You became a partner with God, and therefore you have the power of the partner and can give blessings." This parallels our first story: a person without a direct, known relationship with the King (like the man who didn't know him but trusted him) was saved through that reliance. You can "partner up" with the King even if you don't know him, as shown by the innkeeper. Partnering on Shabbat The truth is, we all have some level of this power. A man in desperate need of a Bracha came to a great Tzaddik one Saturday morning. The Tzaddik told him, "You should have come to me at Kiddush on Friday night. When I make Kiddush on Friday night, I have greater power for blessings than the rest of the week." "Why?" the man asked. The Tzaddik explained, "It says that whoever recites Kiddush on Friday night becomes a partner with God in creation. Therefore, if you are a partner, you have equal rights and equal power—and that is the right time to give a blessing when I am a partner." We all possess this ability. This also ties back to reliance on Hashem, because on Shabbat we perform no work; we rely entirely on Hashem, and in doing so, we can partner up with Him.

The Rebbe on the Rambam: The Special Kindness and Reward of Escorting Guests

Send us a textBorscht Belt Meets Bible Belt: Rabbi Yosef & Bina GoldwasserTo inquire about dedicating an episode - please email podcast@lubavitch.comDid you enjoy listening to this episode? Leave us a five-star review on the podcast platform and/or email us at Podcast@Lubavitch.com - we truly value your feedback!“I got back to New York, I called Rabbi Posner. I was all excited. I said, "Rabbi Posner, we're ready to move." And he said, "Not so fast. I want you to go check it out again." ”  - Rabbi Yosef Goldwasser"We really wanted somewhere we could really feel like we were needed in what we were doing. " - Rebbetzin Bina Goldwasser"When you know you're Jewish, and you're crossing yourself in church, then you know you're a fraud. And I was a fraud. And I needed to stop." - Rochel Leah FryProduced by: Gary Waleik & Shneur Brook for Lubavitch International/Lubavitch.com - A Project of Machne IsraelAvailable on all major podcast platforms - and online at Lubavitch.com/podcastSupport the show

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*From the Rebbe's Father זצ״ל*Lech Lecha *That I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal*, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Avram rich.14:23Talmud Sota (17a) Rava taught : *As reward for that which our Patriarch Abraham said* (to the king of Sodom)*That* (I will not take) *a**thread nor a shoe strap**his children merited two mitzvot* *The thread of sky-blue*(Tzizit), *and the strap of Tefilin*.Question'sA) Why was it *RAVA* who expounded on the words of *Avrohom*?B) What is the connection of *Shoes* & *Tefilin*?C) The Emphases of the *STRAP* of the Shoe?תורת לוי יצחק ע׳ עאילקוט לוי יצחק לך לך סימן צד

Chelek Chof Hey, page 19: Dont give up on anyoneThis sicha learning is in zchus of a Refuah Sheleima for Levi HaLevi ben Leah!In this week's sicha the Rebbe explores why Noach didn't daven for his generation as Moshe later did. Reb Yehuda explains that this wasn't Noach's fault, he simply lived before the Avos, whose merit empowered Moshe's prayers. Reb Yitzchak, however, argues that even without those merits, Noach still should have prayed for others; somehow, he could have found a way to arouse mercy for his generation. Reb Levik explains that these two views reflect their inner traits: Reb Yehuda's chessed versus Reb Yitzchak's gevurah. We know dan l'kaf zechus- judging others favorably - isn't only for those with a kind nature; it's a rule for every Jew, no matter their temperament.The discussion parallels Rashi's comment on “Noach ish tzadik bedorosav” - was Noach righteous only in his generation or would he have been even greater among true tzadikim? If the Torah prefers positive language, why mention a possible negative? The Rebbe explains that when Torah describes a person, it always uses positive language, but when it teaches a lesson, clarity takes priority - even if it sounds critical. Guidelines must be clear. Here the Torah isn't telling us biographical details about Noach, but giving us guidance: to learn from Noach's limits, not to imitate them. Noach did the best he could in his generation, but for us the lesson is not to stop at “I did my part.” Like Reb Yitzchak emphasizes, we must never give up on anyone; even when a situation seems hopeless, we can, and must, continue to daven and reach out.This teaching carries powerful relevance today. Sometimes we feel we've tried everything to inspire others or fix a situation, and we tell ourselves it's out of our hands. But the Rebbe reminds us: don't stop praying, don't stop believing, and don't stop caring. The very act of staying committed brings divine mercy and opens new channels of blessing. Just as Moshe, a man of emes, wanted us to follow in Aharon's ways of peace, we can “do Noach a favor” by learning from his story and choosing differently - never giving up on a fellow Jew, always believing in the possibility of change, and bringing closer the time when “no Jew will ever be lost again.”

התוכן אע"פ שהענין ד"ויעקב הלך לדרכו" מתחיל ממוצאי שמח"ת, ואח"כ במוצש"פ בראשית – שאז מתחיל בפשטות ההליכה ב"דרכו" של יעקב, בעניני חול – ישנה מעלה בענין ד"ויעקב הלך לדרכו" במוצש"פ נח. כי במוצאי ש"פ בראשית היתה רק ההחלטה על ענין זה, "בכח", אבל במוצאי ש"פ נח ישנו ענין זה כבר "בפועל" במשך שבוע שלם. ואע"פ ש"כל ישראל בחזקת כשרות", ולאחרי ההחלטה תקיפה במוצש"פ בראשית ישנה חזקה ואין ספק כלל שכך יהי' בפועל, אעפ"כ ישנה מעלה כאשר הדבר אכן בא לפועל. וכמו שמצינו בענינים הכלליים: 1) ירידת הנשמה בגוף: שהמשל בזה הוא ממלך ששלח בנו למדינה רחוקה לגלות ולהוציא את כחותיו מן הכוח אל הפועל, דאע"פ שה"מלך" יודע עתידות ש"בל ידח ממנו נדח", מ"מ, כדי שלבנו יהי' טוב בשלימות, עליו לרדת "מאיגרא רמה לבירא עמיקתא" כדי שמעלותיו יצאו אל הפועל. 2) בריאת העולמות: מהטעמים ע"ז הוא כדי שיכירו בכוחותיו וגדלותו ית' וכו', שלא מספיק את הוודאות גמורה שכך יהי' בפועל, אלא צריך שהדבר יבוא בפועל.משיחת מוצש"ק פ' נח ה'תשל"ח בחדרו הק' ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-10-2025 Synopsis Although “Yaakov going on his way” begins on Motzaei Simchas Torah, and then on Motzaei Shabbos Parashas Bereishis, when the “way” of Yaakov (mundane matters) begins – nevertheless there is a unique quality when “Yaakov goes on his way” on Motzaei Shabbos Parashas Noach. This is because whereas on Motzaei Shabbos Parashas Bereishis there was only a resolution, by Motzaei Shabbos Parashas Noach, it has been kept in practice for an entire week. While it is true that “All Jews are presumed to be upright,” and after the firm resolution on Motzaei Shabbos Parashas Bereishis there is a presumption (and in fact there is no doubt at all) that they will carry out the resolution, nevertheless, there is a superior quality when it is actually carried out. We similarly find this in a global sense: (1) The analogy given for the soul's descent into the body is a king who sends his son to a distant land in order to bring out and actualize the prince's capabilities. That is, although the King knows that the prince's talents are there, and He knows that they will be actualized (because “none who is banished will remain banished”), nevertheless, for his son to be truly attain perfection, he must bring these qualities from their potential state to actuality by undergoing the descent “from a high rooftop to a deep pit.” (2) One of the reasons given for the creation of the worlds is so that Hashem's powers and greatness will be recognized, etc. – it is not enough that there is absolute certainty that this will happen; rather it must actually be done in practice.Excerpt from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos parashas Noach 5738 – in the Rebbe's room For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-10-2025 לזכות שמואל יעקב הלוי בן חי' שרה שי' ליום ההולדת שלו ג' מרחשוןלשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

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Parshas Noach: The Hidden Truth Our Parsha tells of Noach, a man who remained faithful as the world fell into chaos. After the flood, G-d placed a rainbow in the sky, a sign of His eternal covenant with humanity. The Rebbe teaches that the rainbow was not created anew, but revealed. The flood had purified the world, thinning the darkness so Divine light could finally pass through. What once hid the light now revealed it. The rainbow became a reflection of G-d's mercy and of the light concealed within every storm. In honor of Eretz Yisroel, May G-d protect our brave soldiers and give healing to our nation Dedicated in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. Listen now at ParshaPerspective.com

The Flood, the Rebbe explains, was not simply a punishment but a process of purification and renewal. Hashem first sent the waters as gentle rain, offering the people a chance to repent; when they refused, the same waters became a mabul of destruction. Yet even then, the rain still carried potential for blessing—the change came not from Heaven but from the earth's corruption. The forty days of rain, like the forty se'ah of a mikveh, immersed the world to cleanse and recreate it. Called mei Noach, “the waters of tranquility,” the Flood washed away impurity and gave creation the ability for teshuvah and transformation. Likewise, the personal “floods” we experience—our challenges and hardships—can become waters of blessing when met with emunah and return. By turning our struggles into growth, we transform our own mabul into mei Noach, helping bring the world closer to the ultimate peace and renewal of Moshiach.לקו״ש כה-ב

This week I have three stories for you. The first begins with a man's wish to be someone else — and the unexpected way Heaven answers him. The second follows a meeting between a beggar and a Rebbe that changes both their lives. And the last takes us to the bedside of an aging tzaddik, where a single moment reveals the heart of divine partnership. 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/when-heaven-listened-closely 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

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התוכן [המשך] וההוראה: אין להבהל מהמעבר מחודש תשרי שהוא "מרובה במועדות" לחודש חשון שבו מתחיל ה"מבול" ד"מים רבים" המבלבלים וכו' [ע"ד ב' הפירושים במ"ש "מים רבים לא יוכלו לכבות את האהבה" – "מים" דקדושה או ההיפך)! כמו שאע"פ שבתחלת הבריאה "עולם על מילואו נברא" ואעפ"כ תכלית הכוונה היא לפעול בעולם זה גופא שלימות נעלית עוד יותר, ועד"ז כשעוברים לימי החול דחודש חשון, ונוסעים מביהכנ"ס וביהמ"ד של נשיא דורנו כ"א למקומו – צריך לדעת ש"קדושה לא זזה ממקומה"! נוסעים עם הכחות שקיבלו במשך חודש תשרי ש"מושבע" בכל ברכות ה', "באור פני מלך חיים", בבני חיי ומזוני רוויחא – להשלים שליחותו של ה', "מה' מצעדי גבר כוננו", לעשות לו ית' דירה בתחתונים. ויה"ר שכאו"א יקיים את כל ההחלטות שקיבל ע"ע במשך חודש תשרי, ובלשון הידוע "פאַנאַנדערפּאַקן די פעקלעך", וכל המרבה, המקדים והזריז – ה"ז משובח!משיחת יום ג' פ' נח, ל' תשרי, אדר"ח מרחשון ה'תשמ"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=21-10-2025 Synopsis (Continued.) The lesson is that one should not be alarmed by the transition from the month of Tishrei, which is “filled with many festivals” to the month of Cheshvan, during which begins the “Flood of many waters” (in accordance with the two explanations of the verse “Many waters cannot extinguish the love” – referring to the waters of holiness or the opposite). Just as “The world was created in its complete state,” and yet the ultimate purpose is to bring the world to an even higher level of completeness, so too, when one transitions to the month of Cheshvan and heads home from the shul and beis midrash of the Rebbe, the Nasi of our generation, one must remember that “holiness does not move from its place.” One travels with the strength he received during the month of Tishrei, which is saturated with all the blessings of Hashem, “in the light of the King's face there is life,” in children, life, and abundant sustenance, to fulfill Hashem's mission of making a dwelling place for Hashem wherever he goes. And may it be Hashem's will that everyone will “unpack the bundles” and fulfill all the resolutions they made during the month of Tishrei, and whoever does so in abundance, quickly, and with enthusiasm – he is praiseworthy.Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, parashas Noach, 30 Tishrei, 1st day of Rosh Chodesh Marcheshvan 5746 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=21-10-2025

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Gimmel Tishrei What was unique about the Rebbe Maharash? How did the Rebbe explain (on 13 Tishrei 5740) the words of the Baal HaHilula: “Now we have to go visit my father and hear what is happening? What practical lessons can we learn from the Rebbe Maharash? Does a Rebbe ever "leave" us?How could such an atrocity happen on the day when G-d's essence is revealed? Why should we go to shul if that makes us targets? What would the Rebbe say to these congregants and to the broader Jewish community to strengthen them? What is the origin of the Sukkos holiday? What is the personal significance of this holiday? Is Sukkos a continuation of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur? How does it help us internalize the light and energy of Yom Kippur? What do we learn from the fact that the sukkah is the only mitzvah that surrounds our entire body? Why doesn't Chabad sleep in the Sukkah? Since Sukkot foreshadows the Messianic era, why do we focus on temporary dwellings rather than permanent redemption? What is the personal spiritual meaning of the four species? What is the significance of the Ushpizin and the Chassidishe Ushpizin? Why was Sukkos established in the rainy season of autumn and not close to the Passover spring season? Why do we care what the Gentiles would say? What is the meaning of the Musaf prayers about the seventy bull offerings? What is the connection between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with Hoshana Rabba, Shemini Atzeret and Simchas Torah? Does Hoshana Rabba represent yechida within yechida? On which holiday of this month is our livelihood determined – Rosh Hashana, or Shemini Atzeres when the amount of rainfall is established? What is the history behind the Sefer Torah the Rebbe danced with on Simchas Torah? How can women fully experience Simchas Torah? What is the meaning behind the story that the angels found shoe soles in Gan Eden the morning after Simchas Torah?Manchester Yom Kippur terrorist attack Chassidus Applied to Sukkos  Hoshana Rabba Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah 

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1) On Succos I realized that I hadn't lifted the Schach after it was placed by a non-Jew:[1]2) What is the after-brocho for a snack-bar made with mashed dates?[2]3) Should one rise for ברוך ה' המבורך לעולם ועד at the beginning of each Aliya?[3]4) May the Arovos of the Lulav be used for Hoshanos? [4]5) How do the Hoshanos-poems relate to their respective days?[5]6) Which is more correct: ברכנו בברכה המשולשת or ברכנו בברכה המשולשת בתורה?[6]7) Feedback on the Rebbe's list of corrections to the poem שלש עשרה מדותdiscussed in a recent shiur:[7]8) Feedback on teaching Hebrew to a Ben Noach:[8]9) Feedback re. איסור הנאה of a non-Jewish graveyard:[9]10) Over Yomtov I met some bochurim doing Mivtza Lulav. They told me that - including days 1 & 2 - they didn't specify that they're giving the 4 minim במתנה על מנת להחזיר (understandably, considering it sounds strange to the uninitiated). Was this a problem? How could one get around this issue, on a practical and on a halachic level?[10]________________________________________[1] לשעת הביכורי יעקב (סי' תרלה סק"ב) סוכת גנב"ך אינה לכתחילה.[2] להשו"ע או"ח סי' רב ס"ז, תמרים שנתמעכו לא אבדה ברכתן. הרמ"א חולק בפאווידלע. להמשנ"ב (שם ס"ק מב) חולק הרמ"א גם בשאר פירות שנתמעכו. אבל אדה"ז בשו"ע שלו שם סכ"ב סתם, ומשמע שהתמרים לעולם בפה"ע. ולענין ברכה אחרונה נסתפק המשנ"ב – במקרה שברכת הפרי היא 'שהכל'. אבל לאדה"ז – שברכתו הראשונה בפה"ע, א"כ אין ספק בברכה אחרונה – אם אכל כזית של תמר בתוך התערובת. וע"ע שערי הברכה פכ"ג הע' מו. [3] ראה קיצור שו"ע סי' כג ס"ו. ברם מקורו הוא דרך החיים פע"ו. ובהגהות הסדור מביא מהאריז"ל שנהג לשבת בקרה"ת. וראה גם פסקי תשובות סי' קמו ס"ו.[4] בשו"ע או"ח סי' תרסד ס"ו הובאו בזה שתי דעות. ובמשנ"ב דהיינו בעודם באגודה.[5] ראה אוצר מפרשי ההושענות ע' מז ואילך: יום א': כבוד השכינה; יום ב': בהמ"ק; יום ג': מעלת ישראל; יום ד': ישועה ופרנסה מן השמים; יום ה': פרנסה בארץ; יום ו' מוזכרים לראשונה צרכי מים, כי הגשמים בחג אינם סימן ברכה.[6] ראה המובא בסדורנו ע' שכב ובהע' 755 שם. בכש"ט מפלפל באם ברכת הש"צ היא ברכה אחת – כבמקדש, או ג' ברכות.[7] "בקשר לדיון באחרונה אודות פיוט יגמה"ר, הנה בפעם הראשונה שהי' הגהות הרבי (תשט"ו) שאל ר"ש זלמנוב אודות זה שאינו מתאים ע"פ דקדוק - לגודל עם-הארצות שלי לא תפסתי אז השאלה - והרבי ענה (התוכן): שהוא לא התכוון כלל אודות מה צריך לומר (הנוסח), אלא כוונתו היתה שכאן צריכים לשנות, אבל איך לשנות לא בזה היתה כוונתו".[8] לעיין שדי חמד ח"ז ע' א'תקטו ואילך.[9] יו"ד סי' שמט ס"א.[10] בשו"ע סי' תרנח ס"ה מכשיר בסתמא אע"פ שלא התנה בפירוש. וע"ש במש"ב סק"ה בשם המאמר מרדכי. ובזה מובנת המשמעות ב'היום יום' טו תשרי שלומר בפירוש "מתנה ע"מ להחזיר" היא תועלת גם לשאר הימים. ומ"מ י"ל כוונת השו"ע שהמקבל חייב להחזיר. אבל לא קבעו שהמקבל יודע שהוא מקבלו במתנה. ובפרט באנשים שאינם מוחזקים לדעת כן.

Noach

Chof Hey Tishrei – 236th Sicha

The Rebbe, the Doctor, and the Heart that Wouldn't Stop BeatingBuilding a Coronary Care Unit in 770. (Shmini Atzeret)

What if one idea could change the way you experience your entire year? In this sicha, the Rebbe shows how a single insight from Shabbos Bereishis transforms the way we live. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Bereishis in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1.

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Bereishis*From the Rebbe's Father זצ״ל*BreishisIn HONOR of Prayer for *WIND* - משיב *הרוח*The Talmud (Avodah Zara 10b) *Just as the world cannot exist without winds, so too, the world cannot exist without the Jewish people*.Question's;A) What is the connection between *רוח* & the Jewish people?B) In Torah everything is exact, why does - wind - *רוח* have 3 Letters?C) Understanding the *Order* of the letters , Letter *ר* to the right, Letter *ח* to the left, Letter *ואו* in the center?תורת לוי יצחק ע׳ רטזילקוט לוי יצחק חלק א סימן טו

*13 Tishrei: The Rebbe Maharash* 13 Tishrei, the Yom HaHilulo of the Rebbe Maharash, the 4th Rebbe of Chabad, 5594-5643/1834-1882) – here is a link to the audio file which includes Sipurim about the Rebbe Maharash. This file is comprised  of 5 voice files which were originally posted in our Zichronos of the Rebbe Group. Listening time is about 36 min. Due to its length – 1) A link is posted; 2) you may need to download it to a computer.  

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vezos havracha

The Rebbe giving his Brocho after Mincha on Erev Yom Kippur

Tes Tishrei - Erev Yom Kippur (17:18)

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The Yom Kippur Perspective: Unbound, Forgiven, Free Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year, a time when we abstain from physical pleasures and rise to angel-like clarity. From Kol Nidrei's haunting melody to Neilah's closing cry of Shema, the day carries us from release to renewal. The Rebbe explains that Kol Nidrei is not about G-d's forgiveness, that comes with the day itself, it is about freeing ourselves from the vows, guilt, and limits that keep us bound. Only then can our truest self emerge, ready to be sealed in the Book of Life. In honor of Eretz Yisroel, May G-d protect our brave soldiers and return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. Dedicated in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia.

Rosh Hashana and Tashlich

In honor of Vov Tishrei, the yahrzeit of the Rebbe's mother, Rebbetzin Chana, this class delves into a profound teaching from Likkutei Sichos (Vol. 19, pp. 291-297). The Rebbe revolutionizes our understanding of prayer, drawing lessons from the prophetess Chana's example to reveal how asking for our needs can be the ultimate expression of our connection to the divine. Discover how this perspective deepens our approach to prayer and strengthens our bond with Hashem.

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Why does Rosh Hashana offer us new opportunities and possibilities? Erev Rosh Hashana • Why is it customary to visit the gravesite of the righteous before Rosh Hashana? • Please describe how to write a letter to the Rebbe at the Ohel. Or do you write to G-d in merit of the Rebbe? • What is the connection to the Tzemach Tzedek's birthday on Erev Rosh Hashana? Chassidus Applied to Rosh Hashana • What is the personal significance of this day? • What is the connection between Rosh Hashana being the birthday of the human race and it being the Day of Judgment? • What does Judgment mean? • What does it mean to be written in the Book of Life? • Why don't we always see the fulfillment of our prayers? • How can we create the proper containers for G-d's blessings? • Are we allowed to ask for physical success and wealth? • Is there one prayer to focus on? • Why do we read on Rosh Hashana the story of Chana praying for a child? • What do we learn from Chana about how to pray? • Why is praying for our needs not a lack of faith in G-d's plans for us? • How do we balance both extremes of focusing on coronating G-d as King and our own needs? • How can we mere mortals crown G-d as our King when G-d is completely beyond us and our comprehension? • Is there truth to the story with the Rebbetzin asking that blessings for the new year should be directed to Klal Yisroel instead of to her personally? • What is the meaning of the Alter Rebbe saying that he davened on Rosh Hashana with his “shtender”? • Why is parnasa for the year determined during the reading of the "Mizmor L'David" recited on Rosh Hashana evening? • Can I dip my apple in sugar? Rosh Hashana 5786 • What is the significance of Rosh Hashana falling on Tuesday? • What acronym can be suggested for the year Tov Shin Peh Vav? Shofar • Is there a connection between the commandment to make and sound trumpets to the shofar that we blow today on Rosh Hashana? • What is the difference between a regular shofar and "the great shofar"? • Why does the sounder of the shofar look at the community after blowing the shofar? • Was it important to look at the Rebbe when he sounded the shofar? • What is the connection of Rosh Hashana with the Baal Shem Tov hearing that Moshiach will come when his wellsprings are spread outward?What can we do to ensure that Hashem will have mercy on the remaining hostages and have them all safely freed?What is the connection of Rosh Hashana with the Baal Shem Tov hearing that Moshiach will come when his wellsprings are spread outward?

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Vav Tishrei Any recollections of Vav Tishrei 5725? Why did the Rebbe honor his mother by explaining Rashi's commentary on the parsha? Can you tell a story about the Rebbe's mother to inspire us as we head into Yom Kippur? Why is this the holiest day of the year? What is the personal significance of this day? Does G-d need to “atone” for suffering He has caused us? Why lekach? Is Yom Kippur a joyous day? Why do we fast? Why is Yom Haki-purim compared to Purim? What is the connection to a lottery? Why two goats? Should we fight our enemies or transform them? What are some suggestions the Rebbe made to help win the Yom Kippur war? Can we do some of those things this Yom Kippur to win today's war? Kaporos Kol Nidrei Ki Hinei KaChomer Why do we say in Avinu Malkeinu that “we have no accomplishments”? Why were the ten martyrs killed? V'tiher Rabbi Yishmael How should we react to the embarrassing conflicts in our own shul? Chassidus Applied to Yom Kippur  Yom Kippur Prayers How should we react to countries like England, France and Canada declaring a Palestinian state? Can we expect peace in Israel if we have no peace in our communities? 

Haazinu

Erev Rosh Hashana & Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashanah & Parshas Nitzavim: Crowned With Life As we stand before Rosh Hashanah, Moshe's words in Parshas Nitzavim ring out: “You are all standing today before Hashem.” Every Jew together, bound in unity, choosing life with purpose and with G-d. The Ramban and the Rebbe remind us that this covenant is not history—it is alive, renewed each year through our choices. To crown G-d as King is to embrace meaning, faith, and resilience, even in times of pain. In honor of Eretz Yisroel – May G-d protect our brave soldiers and return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. Dedicated in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. Listen now at ParshaPerspective.com

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Many people have the custom each morning to read "Hok Le'Yisrael" – a collection of texts that includes passages from the Tanach, Mishna, Halachic works, Zohar, and other sources. "Hok Le'Yisrael" follows a regimented schedule, with different pieces of texts being recited each day. Often, the people who read "Hok Le'Yisrael" do not understand the material they read. The question arises whether a person may read "Hok Le'Yisrael" in the morning before reciting Birkot Ha'Torah. Halacha requires reciting Birkot Ha'Torah before learning Torah for the first time in the morning, but does this apply even if one reads Torah literature without understanding the text? Does this qualify as "learning" with respect to the obligation of Birkot Ha'Torah? Rav Schneur Zalman of Liadi (first Rebbe of Lubavitch, 1745-1812), in his Shulhan Aruch Ha'Rav, distinguishes in this regard between the Tanach and other texts. When one reads verses from the Torah, Nebi'im or Ketubim, this constitutes Torah learning regardless of whether or not he understands what he reads. When it comes to all other texts, however, reading them qualifies as Torah study only if one understands the material he reads. Similarly, the Mishna Berura cites the Magen Abraham (Rav Abraham Gombiner, Poland, 1635-1683) as stating that if one reads "Ezehu Mekoman" – the chapter of Mishna which is customarily read during the "Korbanot" section each morning – without understanding the text, this is not considered Torah study. This is true also of "Rabbi Yishmael Omer," the paragraph which is customarily read in the morning, listing the thirteen methods by which the Sages extracted Halachot from the Biblical text. If a person does not understand this passage, reading it does not qualify as Torah learning. This rule has ramifications with regard to Ereb Pesach, when it is customary for firstborns to participate in a Siyum celebration in order to be absolved from the "fast of the firstborn" (Ta'anit Bechorot) on this day. Hacham Ovadia Yosef writes that a Siyum is effective in absolving the firstborns of their obligation only if the person making the Siyum truly understood all the material in the Masechet (tractate of Talmud) which he completes. Simply reading the words does not suffice. The exception to this rule is the Zohar, the reading of which qualifies as Torah learning even if one does not understand what he reads – and even if he does not read the words correctly. This is the ruling of the Hida (Rav Haim Yosef David Azulai, 1724-1806) and of Rav Haim Palachi (Turkey, 1788-1868). The words of the Zohar have such power and potency that reading them has the effect of absorbing the content into one's being even if he does not understand what he reads. It is told that the Arizal (Rav Yishak Luria, 1534-1572) once advised somebody to read five pages of Zohar each day as a Tikkun (rectification) for his soul. And many have the custom to read from the Zohar Hadash each day during the month of Elul, until Yom Kippur, because the reading itself brings great spiritual benefits, even if one does not understand the text. Therefore, one who reads Zohar in the morning must first recite Birkot Ha'Torah. This exception is unique to the Zohar. Other Kabbalistic works – such as Sha'ar Ha'kavanot and the teachings of the Rashash (Rav Shalom Sharabi, 1720-1777) – elucidate and expound upon the teachings of the Zohar, and thus simply reading them without understanding what they say does not qualify as Torah learning. Returning the case of those who read "Hok Le'Yisrael," since this reading includes passages from the Tanach, one must recite Birkot Ha'Torah before reading this text in the morning, even if he does not understand anything he reads. This applies also to somebody who wishes to read Tehillim in the morning – he must first recite Birkot Ha'Torah, even though he does not understand the verses he recites, because Tehillim is part of the Tanach. In conclusion, it should be emphasized that although reading Tanach and Zohar without understanding the text qualifies as Torah study, we should always aspire to understand to the best of our ability. The sin of "Bittul Torah" (neglecting Torah) is normally defined as wasting time which could have been used for Torah, but it includes also wasting one's capabilities which could have been used to understand Torah. G-d gave us intellectual skills, the ability to comprehend, and we must utilize these powers to understand as much Torah as we can to the greatest extent possible. Today, when virtually every Torah text is available with translations and commentaries, there is really no excuse for reading any part of Torah literature without understanding the material. Summary: If one wishes to read verses from the Torah – such as Tehillim – in the morning, he must first recite Birkot Ha'Torah, even if he will not understand the text he will be reciting. This applies also to someone who wishes to read passages from the Zohar which he does not understand. Reading any other Torah text, however, does not qualify as Torah study unless one understands what he reads, and thus one who reads in the morning other Torah texts without understanding does not need to first recite Birkot Ha'Torah.