This enjoyable talk was given on the last day of a Shabbaton held in Crown Heights in 2007 (Shabbos Terumah). The original title was the Kabbala Craze and the focus is on how Kabbalistic and Chassidic philosophy fit into spiritual life. This talk is at an introductory level and is not text based. The question…

Beshalach Shiur from the Mayaan Chai Series Az Yashir

The Three Weeks always carries us from Matos/Masei into Devarim. Rabbi Paltiel explores the connection between beginning Sefer Devarim (Deuteronomy) and the practice of taking on chumrahs (stringencies) in the observance of Halacha (Jewish Law). How do chumrahs bring more light into Jewish life? Plus a discussion of the war with Midyan.

This class addresses the challenges the Jews faced as their entry to Eretz Yisroel came closer. After leaving the midbar they would have to learn to find Hashem in the world itself without open miracles. All of you who are farming or gardening will appreciate this shiur! There is also a very interesting discussion of…

Beginners. CHAYE SARA 1999 – THE PHASES OF AVRAHAM AVINU’S AVODAS HASHEM CLASS. This class from the Maayan Chai series provides an overview of Avraham Avinu’s life – especially in terms of his Avodas Hashem and builds a basis for a better understanding of the Akeidah. This class is accessible to everyone and is a…

Bris Mila of Yitzchok A beginners class on the Parsha. This class from the Maayan Chai series covers the inner meaning of the bris mila of Avraham Avinu compared to that of Ishmael and finally Yitzchak. This class was transferred from tape and cleaned to the extent possible. Please excuse any remaining noise.

An overview with some observation. Avrohom Avinu after the Bris.

Given at Chabad of Colonie, New York. (5779/ 2019) Point One: Chassidus is about finding the Jew inside. Point Two: Right and wrong are not that difficult to figure out, it is doing them that is the challenge. Point Three: Action really matters above all else. Given over Zoom at Chabad of New Orleans (5781/…

10 Shvat STORY (and preparation) (5780) Part One: Some history and some sense of the seriousness and awesomeness of the times and the date today.“Hiskashrus” is about us. Part Two:1) The change in the signature.2) Kuntres 10-13 Shvat 57093) Pan Klali, included with the group4) Motzoei Yom Kippur, late, guests5) Simchas Torah joy.6) מוועט ארויפגיין7)…