Chassidic thought

This class explores a letter the Alter Rebbe sent to the Land of Israel for the passing of his own Rebbe. What is the life of a righteous man? How can we connect to that?

This class offers a few perspectives on the story related in Bamidbar, ch. 13 about the spies Moshe sent to explore the Land of Cnaan. They kept the mission they were sent to, but something went wrong, and the Israelites spent 38 more years in the desert…Based on:Likkutei Torah, Shlach 32:3Chassidic discourse Shleach 5748Likkutei Sichot,… Leer más »We don't want to work! The story of the spies

This class if based on a chassidic discourse by the Rebbe from the year 1976. In that discourse the Rebbe discusses the difference between two stories in Torah that involve spies: Moshe (parashat Shlach) and Yehoshua (Beginning of the Book of Yehoshua). Based on those differences, lessons are extracted. The original text can be found… Leer más »Mastering the Soul: How Thoughts and Actions Shape Your Spiritual Reality

This class is a part of the talks of the Rebbe on the 19th of Kislev 1956. The Rebbe explains two words in a letter by the fifth Rebbe of Chabad regarding this special day: light and life.Based on Likutei Sichot, vol. 2, p. 463.

This class delves into a few sources in the Chabad chassidic thought that talk about the prohibition of Bad Tongue: Lashon HaRa. From those sources a person can understand how terrible this sin is. It applies to Non Jews also.

This class explains a chassidic discourse by the Rebbe, delivered in Simchat Torah 1984. The discourse discusses a verse from Psalms 115 regargind a philosophical argument between the nations of the world and the Jewish people. The class is based on this text:https://tuviaserber.com/may-the-l-rd-our-g-d-be-with-us-as-he-was-with-our-forefathers-may-he-not-abandon-us-or-forsake-us-5745 Note: throughout the class I mention psalm 117. The correct one is… Leer más »Where is your G-d?

This class summarizes the teaching of two chassidic discourses by the Rebbe on Psalm 117 of year 1966 and it's relationship with the holiday of Sukkot.Through the spiritual work of the Jews during Elul, Rosh HaShana and Yom Kipur, the Jews refine the nations of the world during Sukkot, gaining a special joy in Shemini… Leer más »Sukkot and Bnei Noach - Psalm 117

This class is based on a chassidic teaching regarding the Altar in the Temple. The Torah describes it in two ways and that presents two ways of serving G-d.

This class explores a verse in Lamentations (5:1): "Remember, O LORD, what has befallen us; Behold, and see our disgrace!". Different explanations are offered based on teachings of the Baal Shem Tov (founder of the Chassidic movement) and other chassidic discourses (by the fifth Rebbe of Chabad (1919) and by the Rebbe (1953)). This verse… Leer más »Lamentations: Remember!

This class explores the concept of contemplation and meditation in a Jewish way applied to Jews and non Jews.

There's a famous idea in Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah and Chassidut) that reads: The highest is connected to the lowest and the lowest is connected to the highest. Why? This part of a class presents an explanation.

This class explores these three types of miracles as they relate to the Chanukah observances. What does each one mean and how do we relate to each one. Based on Likutei Sichot, vol. 15, p. 366

This class is a commentary on the concept of idolatry and association for Bnei Noach. The complete class is a review of the text of a Talk by The Rebbe on the 19th of Kislev (1983-1984) where the Rebbe explains a letter written by the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, regarding his… Leer más »19th of Kislev - Shituf (association) (Part 4 of 4)

This class is a review of the text of a Talk by The Rebbe on the 19th of Kislev (1983-1984) where the Rebbe explains a letter written by the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, regarding his liberation from the imprisonment in Zarist Russia in 1789.

This class is one part of the introduction to learning Chassidut. This class explains briefly the story of the 19th of Kislev. The complete class is a review of the text of a Talk by The Rebbe on the 19th of Kislev (1983-1984) where the Rebbe explains a letter written by the founder of Chabad,… Leer más »19th of Kislev - What happened? (Part 2 of 4)

This class is one part of the introduction to learning Chassidut. This class explains briefly what Chassidut is. The complete class is a review of the text of a Talk by The Rebbe on the 19th of Kislev (1983-1984) where the Rebbe explains a letter written by the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of… Leer más »19th of Kislev - What is Chassidut? (Part 1 of 4)

This class is based on a talk by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, found in Likutey Sichot, vol. 36, p. 1. The subject is the fear of Moshe in Egypt, when he found out that Pharaoh wanted to kill him. Was it a proper behavior or not? Is it fine to fear or we… Leer más »What is it to trust God? - 2

This class is based on a talk by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, found in Likutey Sichot, vol. 36, p. 1. The subject is the fear of Moshe in Egypt, when he found out that Pharaoh wanted to kill him. Was it a proper behavior or not? Is it fine to fear or we… Leer más »What is it to trust God? - 1

This class offers a perspective on the concept of joy in Judaism. What it means, what its virtue is, what issues prevent it, and how to achieve it.

In this class we learn the deeper meaning of praises to God. We learn about a verse in Psalm 51 that sets the tone for praising His greatness.

In this class we explain the chassidic definition of pleasure: What is the highest level of pleasure that a human being can ever attain?

This is a part of a class with many questions. In this part we deal with the possibility that a person prays to God for a specific thing and feels that He doesn't listen or answer the prayers...

This class is an in depth analysis of a story in scriptures. Yosef was sold to Egypt as a slave in Potiphar's how and later was put in jail. In both situations he was considered a successful person. Why? Based on Likutey Sichot, vol. 25, pg. 213

This is a part of a class on many subjects that deals with the famous question on God knowing past, present and future and still Man having free will. The Shal"o is quoted (Shnei Luchos HaBris) to explain the idea.

This class is a part of a Farbrengen, a Chassidic gathering, where words of Torah are shared to inspire the listeners to improve and develop their service to God. In this opportunity, the Anniversary of the passing of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson is the subject. Themes like what is a Rebbe, a song… Leer más »The Rebbe: What are we talking about?

In this short class we explain the difference between these two types of wisdom.

In this class we dwell upon the different powers God infused in the soul. Specifically we explain at length the powers of the mind: Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge.

In this class I describe an aspect of the interaction between the intellectual expression of the soul and it's emotional expression: emotions are created by the mind.

In this class I start describing the structure of the human soul and point out that that structure is actually the structure God Himself decided to create in order to express it and show something of Himself to us.

There are two tools spoken about in the Chassidic teachings of Breslov and Chabad: Itbodedut (introspection / talking to God) and Itbonenut (Meditation). What are they?

The idea that God has limbs (arms, eye, ear etc.) appears in the Torah numerous times. What does it mean? One of the fundamentals of Judaism is that God doesn't have a body or shape...

In this short class I explain an enigmatic verse of the Zohar, main book of Kabbalah regarding the limbs of God. Does He have limbs?

In this short class I the fact that whatever God asks from us, we can do it. It does alleviate a lot of the burden when we know He actually only asks from us what we can do. Based on Talmud Avoda Zara 3a

Shalom aleichem! I'm very happy to present to you with this new series of short videos in which we'll learn together some basic and core ideas of Chassidic thought. I hope you enjoy them!