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The Alef Kabbala Group (6 July 2010) explored an unedited discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe said in 1979 after Shabbat of Sedra Matot-Mas'ey. The discourse focuses on the second Sedra, which opens...
The Alef Kabbala Group (14 July 09) explored a discourse on Sedra Matot-Mas'ei taught by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1983. This focuses on the theme of Vows, which is the opening topic in the Sedra. A...
This discourse, taught by the Rebbe in 1962 on Shabbat Matot-Masey shortly before the beginning of the month of Av, when both First and Second temples were destroyed, gives an unusual perspective on...
This discourse was said by the Rebbe on Shabbat Mattot-Masey, 1966. It concerns the concept of making vows, the subject of the beginning of the Sedra of the week, Sedra Mattot. When a person...
The Three Weeks to the war against the Midianites in the Sedra, exploring how the period of mourning for the Temple's destruction is also a path to redemption. The insight is that confronting and...
The battle against Midian at two levels: the literal historical battle and the inner spiritual struggle. The insight is that every Jew has an inner Moses who must fight against the forces of...
The laws of vows in the Sedra to explore the relationship of the soul with G-d, comparing it to the bond between a betrothed couple. The insight is that the soul's relationship with G-d involves...
The tension between forward movement and consolidation, drawing on the double Sedra's themes. The insight is that Jewish life requires both establishing firm foundations and always moving toward...
This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Parshat Mattot-Masei, 5734 (1974). The Sedra commands the establishment of Cities of Refuge for one who has accidentally killed, and the Rebbe...
This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Parshat Mattot-Masei, 5720 (1960). It asks whether true Devekut, cleaving to G-d, is possible while one is deeply involved in worldly matters....
This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Parshat Mattot-Masei, 5726 (1966). The Sedra opens with Moses instructing the tribal leaders about the laws of vows, and the Rebbe asks why one...
This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Sedra Matos-Masei (Diaspora), 5725 (1965). The Sedra lists the 42 journeys of the Jewish people from Egypt to the Land of Israel, and Rabbi Shneur...