VaHavaya Amar 5737, Class One.This unique Ma’amar explores the two Ma’amarim of Parshas Vayera in the Hemshech Samach Vov, from the two years 5606 and 5607. Both of them deal with Hashem’ special love for Avrohom because of how he will raise his children.But there are differences.What emerges is this: the first Ma’amar speaks of…

Pada BiShalom 5737 (First of three Ma’amarim in a Series) 10 Kislev, Class One.Lavan’s Kiss and Yaakov’s JourneyThis is a maamar within a maamar.  The “outer ring” (beginning and end) of the Ma’amar is based on the classic work of the Mitteler Rebbe by this name, it discusses the idea of Pada BiShalom, the issue…

Given over Zoom at Chabad of New Orleans (5781/ 2020).1) The Ba’al Shem Tov taught the “what” of Chassidus.2) The Alter Rebbe provided the “how”What is unique about Chabad?

Given over Zoom at Chabad of New Orleans (5781/ 2020).1) The Ba’al Shem Tov taught the “what” of Chassidus.2) The Alter Rebbe provided the “how.”What is unique about Chabad?

This is a wonderful talk on parenting that will make you laugh and provide you with many useful ideas whether you are planning to be a parent, in the middle of raising children, or a grandparent. Teachers will also find much value here. The talk was originally given on the occasion of Pesach Sheni but…

Bila Hamaves Lanetzach 5725.This class was given at 770 in a large event, it has an introduction for about 10 minutes on the Rebbetzin.The idea of the Ma’amar is that immortality is natural and death is an introduction (unnatural) as a response for there being evil in the world, connected to the original sin of…

28 Nissan 5751 and Purim 5747 (5780)“I’m giving it over to you…”The story, the background and the proofs the Rebbe gave and the proposals the Rebbe made to how WE can (and must) bring Moshiach

Class One/ Nine (המשך). Nature vs. Miracles, where do they get their energy from and how are they different. Level One: G-dliness is revealed only in miracles; in nature He is hidden. Level Two: Both the miracle and nature are (sustained by) G-dliness, the difference is only from which aspect (name): Miracles from הוי’ה and…

In depth analysis of the blessings and curses in Parshas Re’eh in this installment of the First Pasuk in the Parsha Series. Sources include: Yalkut, E. Ezra, Ramban, Sforno, R. Bechaye, Alshich, Eitz Hada’as Tov, ma’amar (source coming)

Rabbi Paltiel begins with an introduction to this fifth and final Book of the Chumash. The class then follows with an analysis of the first pasuk (line) of the parsha. The classic commentaries disagree on the intention underlying Moshe Rabbenu’s final address to the Jewish people – is he criticizing them or not? Follow the…