The Rebbe’s words to people whose relatives were near the end and their reactions. What is a Rebbe meant to do?

Parshas Toldos (a lesson in Chinuch) 5780 (2019) Aisav is greater but extreme, Yaakov is balanced and sustained. The lesson in our lives. First Version: Yeshiva. Second Version: Chicago, Rosh Chodesh Kislev Farbrengen

These two classes take a deep dive into the idea of the power of “teshuva” which is often translated as repentence but really means *return*.  The level of these classes is intermediate but they are very accessible. These classes function as an entry to working on a personal approach to starting the “teshuva” journey.Class One:In the first…

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…

TESHUVA CLASS ONEThe first class covers “teshuva tata’a” (lower teshuva)  ((text covered is Perek Alef – Igeres Ha-Teshuva)The first half of the class is focused on “kabbala al’haba” – “going forward not going back” which is the work of “teshuva”.  Life is about work – being a Baal Ha’bais (master) over ourselves.  Teshuva is a…

Chitas and Rambam a Pitch to learn themSome history

The first thing that happens between a couple is their wedding – is it superficial or a microcosm of their whole life together? This class is a comparison of two ma’amarim (discourses) on the (chasuna) wedding day. One from Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson (the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe) from 5689 (1928) and one from Rabbi Menachem…

A beautiful analysis of Aishes Chayil prefaced by several stories. Recorded at a talk given at a Toronto Shabbaton.

What should be so easy can be so hard. What would Chassidus add to Kibud av vaAim? Beis Rivkah high school (5776/ 2105) When we find our parents not perfect tell yourself (like it is written in Iggeres HaKodesh 25) this is not them this is the will of God. I honor them because of…

The Chassidic approach (to Teshuva)- Don’t be afraid of Him (He’s your Father). Do it out of love.