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This discourse was taught by the Rebbe in 1975 in the week of Sedra Terumah. Terumah means 'offering' and the Sedra is describing the construction of the Sanctuary, the prototype of the Temple. At...
This discourse, taught by the Rebbe in 1965, explains the "battle" in the sedra as the battle of spiritual prayer. But there is also a "peaceful" option: Torah study.
We explored a discourse said in 1965. By receiving a Divine input the person can give himself or herself to G-d in Prayer and delight in Torah study.
The Rebbe taught this discourse on Shabbat Vayishlach, 1964. Jacob is sending a gift to Esau to appease him. The gift is called Mincha. This leads to discussion of the Mincha (Afternoon) prayer, and...
The Rebbe taught this discourse on 19 Kislev in 1964. It begins "Pada beshalom" (Psalms, 55:19) meaning '[G-d] redeemed in peace' my soul. Rabbi Shneur Zalman was reading this verse when he was...
This discourse, said on Shabbat Ki Tezte in 1965, discusses the battle described at the beginning of the Sedra and explains it in terms of the inner struggle of prayer, seeking to transform the...
This Discourse of 1964 speaks of the need to overcome the 'flood waters' of daily life - business worries, and everything similar - and to allow one's inner love of G-d to be expressed in deeply felt...
The Rebbe taught this discourse for Sedra Toledot in 1964. It uses the first verse of the Sedra to explain one's path in service of G-d and in Prayer
This discourse of Sedra Terumah 1965 speaks of two man aspects of Divine service: receiving the inspiration from above and then, in response, ascending towards the Divine. This can be understood in...
This intriguing discourse was taught by the Rebbe on Shabbat of Vayetze in 1987. It presents a mystical interpretation of the Biblical figure Laban, Jacob’s uncle. Although the straightforward...
The Rebbe taught this discourse on Shabbat Va’era in 1970. There are two verses (Ex.6:26-7) which speak of Aaron and Moses taking the Jews out of Egypt, and Moses and Aaron speaking to Pharaoh. The...
This discourse was taught by the Rebbe on Shabbat Beshalach 1970. It begins with the opening words of the song which was thankfully sung by the Jewish people together with Moses after the miracle of...
The Rebbe said this discourse on Shabbat Vayeitze in 1987. The verse which tells us that 'Laban got up early in the morning' is reinterpreted in a Kabbalistic way. Laban (literally meaning 'white')...
This discourse was taught by the Rebbe in 1964, for Shabbat Toledot. The Sedra begins 'And these are generations of Isaac the son of Abraham. Abraham begat Isaac.' The discourse explores this...
Berachot 6b discusses God's metaphorical phylacteries, symbolizing Israel's praise, and the importance of synagogue attendance. It emphasizes running to mitzvot, prayer's spiritual impact, and...
Lecture at Yom Limmud at the Oxford Chabad Centre Sept 2015 on the legal and mystical aspects of Kol Nidrei.
The molecular tension in crystal structures as a metaphor for the constant conflicts in human life, connecting this to Jacob's threefold strategy before meeting Esau: gifts, prayer and battle...
The concept of cleaving to G-d through the verse from the Sedra, examining three levels of connection: Torah study, prayer and performing mitzvot. The Baal Shem Tov's teaching that Divine radiance is...
A Hebrew article exploring the distinctive approach to divine service (Avodat Hashem) within the Chabad-Lubavitch tradition. The article examines the unique Chassidic methods of prayer,...
This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Sedra Ki Tavo, 5743 (1983). The Sedra commands the Jewish people to bring First Fruits to the Temple upon entering the Land of Israel, making a...