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Take a surprising look at Judaism's history of revolutionary leaders, and learn how to tap into the powers you have inherited from them as their spiritual descendants.
A historical overview of the joyous day of the fifteenth of Av and its inner meaning and significance.
Understanding the Sin of the Golden Calf
After the Sinai experience the Jews made the Golden Calf. How is this possible? Here-in lies a powerful lesson in internalizing and applying inspiration.
What is prayer meant to achieve? What is the structure and meaning of the “amidah” prayer, the focal point of prayer?
The Jewish belief in the resurrection of the dead—the climax of the final redemption and the two related views on the ultimate reward for the soul.
Tikun olam – perfecting the world – is a catch phrase in some Jewish circles. How does Torah interpret it?
Many are intrigued by the mystery of the location of the Holy Ark. Don’t just rely on Hollywood; discover what the Torah has to say about this.
We are all familiar with the open miracles in our tradition like the splitting of the Red Sea; are they mere legend, superstition and voodoo or a deeper dimension of reality?
Alqaeda vs. the Akeida
The akeida, binding of Isaac, represents the epitome of self sacrifice in the Jewish tradition; what distinguishes Abraham from the many others who sacrificed their life because of their faith?
The laws, customs and deeper meanings of the prohibition of consuming blood.
Joy is not a Mitzvah, but it is a foundation for all Mitzvot. Discover the whats, the whys and even some hows of this important principle.
The Torah prescribes which animal species are kosher by requiring them to have specific identifying signs. What is the significance of these particular kosher signs?
As we look forward to the future redemption, let’s examine what the redemption will achieve for our people, the world at large and most important, in bringing the manifestation of the divine presence.
It’s hard to imagine a Jewish diet without a good deli sandwich; does Judaism leave room for vegetarianism?
19 Kislev
On the 19th of Kislev we celebrate the “New Year” of Chassidut, join us as we explore some of the revolutionary ideas illuminated in Chassidut by the first Chabad Rebbe, known as the Alter Rebbe.
19 Kislev
An inspiring talk on Rabbi Schneur Zalman’s unique contribution to Jewish spirituality.
The historical events that surround the story of Chanukah, the inner struggle the Jews faced and the eternal message that lies therein for us today.
Eating matzah, a central tradition of Pesach, is one of the first mitzvot performed by our forefathers as a nation. Learn what Jewish mysticism has to say about its spiritual significance.
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