Classes, Elul – Farbrengen, Elul 18 (Natick, MA)

This shiur explores why Shabbos is an exclusive gift to the Jewish people, the meaning of lo yishbosu for non-Jews, and how Torah empowers Jews to bring transcendence into nature. It also discusses the unique spiritual roles of Jews and non-Jews within creation. Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 15, ...

This shiur explores Rashi's note on the upside down Nun in Parshas Noach, its symbolism of Hashem's anger, and contrasts Noach's personal righteousness with Avraham's outreach. The Rebbe teaches that our generation's mission is not only personal growth but also communal responsibility and outrea ...

This shiur explores the lessons of Parshas Noach: judging others favorably, the power of positive speech, and striving to be your best self in any generation. Drawing from Rashi, the Zohar and Chassidus, it finds the hidden goodness even in challenges. Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 25, Noach 1 a ...

This shiur explores Hashem's command to Noach, tzei min hateivah (Bereishis 8:16), and Rashi's note that the couples left the teivah together. Torah and tefillah are a refuge, not a place to stay; the Rebbe urged raising children physically and spiritually; and after Tishrei we bring holiness in ...