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Eye of the Needle

2026/10/22

Eye of the needle? Point of the needle? What does this have to do with sewing together the fabric of creation? Based on Vayakhel Moshe 5712. cc: Dach l’Noshim

Behind Closed Doors: What (Didn’t) Happen in Noah’s Ark - Parshas Noach 5787

2026/10/15

Why did Hashem have to tell Noah to leave the ark? Sources: Midrash Tanchuma, Rashi, Kli Yakar, Alter Rebbe, Talmud Berachos. Based on Likkutei Sichos vol.25 Noah sicha 3.

Getting Better All The Time (Likkutei Sichos vol.25 Bereishis 3)

2026/10/08

Are we perfect?

Rosh Hashana & Shabbos - in the Rebbe’s World View

2026/09/10

Michtov kloli Chai Elul 5732 (English)

Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5786 in Halacha, Chassidus & Kabbalah

2026/09/03

Based on Likkutei Sichos vol.29

Anxiety & Fear - A Letter from the Tzemach Tzedek

2026/08/27

We all have something that weighs on us. In this shiur, we’ll explore a letter from the Tzemach Tzedek that addresses this very practical and deeply human topic, and discover a Chassidic perspective on dealing with fear and anxiety. Igros Kodesh of the Tzemach Tzedek, letter #15.

Lord of the Flies

2026/08/13

May one flush the toilet if there are living flies in it? Is there techias hamaysim for flies? Does it matter? Explore a fascinating discussion of Hilchos Shabbos with a surprising twist. Based on an essay in היו דברים מעולם vol.2.

Megaleh Amukos: Revealer of the Depths - Tisha B’Av & Shabbos Nachamu 5786

2026/07/21

Join me for a wild ride as we study one of 252 explanations by R. Nosson Nota Shapiro on Moshe’s request to enter the Land - and Hashem’s response.

Seeing the 3rd Beis HaMikdash - Shabbos Chazon 5786

2026/07/16

Likkutei Sichos vol.29, Shabbos Chazon

Waking (Someone) Up For A Mitzvah - Three Weeks

2026/07/09

Rambam writes that the one who would oversee the guards of the Beis Hamikdash would hit anyone who fell asleep on the job. But isn’t it forbidden to hit someone? Learn from the great Hungarian Rov, R. Yeshaya Zilbershtein. Sources: Rambam, Maasei l’Melech, Shulchan Aruch HaRav and Tanya.

A Shiur About Shukling

2026/07/02

Should you sway while davening? Inspired by a doctor I met last week and the newly-discovered notes of the Rebbe Rashab on Kaf HaChaim (Palagi). Sources: Avudraham, Rama, Magen Avraham, Lubavitcher Rebbe, Sefer HaManhig, Zohar, Kaf HaChaim (Sofer), Mishna Berurah, shu”t Chavos Yair, Ya’avetz, Chida, Kaf HaChaim (Palagi), Rebbe Rashab.

The Rebbe & The Nazir: The Place of Prophecy

2026/06/25

Delve into a 1960 letter from the Rebbe to Rabbi Dovid Cohen AKA the Nazir of Jerusalem.

The Needle: Halacha & Chassidus - Gimmel Tammuz 5786

2026/06/18

Study the last mishna in masechet Mikvaos chapter 7, according to pshat and Chassidus.

Bedtime Shema: Halacha & Chassidus

2026/06/11

What is the source for reciting Shema before going to sleep? Learn the Halacha and uncover the story of Rabbi Abba and the anonymous man in the Zohar, as well as the history of two people who seem to have written the same book. Sources: Talmud (Berachos & Megillah), Rashi in parshas Balak; Zohar, Menoras HaMaor (may not be what you think!), Siddur HaShelah, Hemshech Ayin-Beis, Simchas Torah Farbrengen with the Rebbe, and Hayom Yom.

Déjà vu all over again - Behaalosecha 5786

2026/06/04

Pesach Sheini: the tension between Halacha & Chassidus. Based on Likkutei Sichos vol.33 behaalosecha sicha 1