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Hilchos Pesach (siman 472) and Pesach Maamer from Alter Rebbe
Finishing hilchos Niddah Y.D. 195 and Purim maamer Chayav Inish in Torah Ohr.
Practical Hilchos Niddah followed by Purim maamer from the Alter Rebbe
15 min hilchos niddah and 45 min Purim maamer from Alter Rebbe
15min practical halacha (Niddah), followed by 45min of a Purim maamer from the Alter Rebbe. Special bonus vort ;)
15min of Hilchos Niddah, followed by 45min of a Purim maamer
15 minutes of practical Halacha (Niddah), followed by Purim Maamer (chayav inish in Torah Ohr).
15 minutes Hilchos Niddah followed by Chassidus (Chayav Inish in Torah Ohr).
Born in Poland in 1936, Rabbi Binyamin Tzviali was in charge of religious programming on Kol Yisrael, the official radio station of Israel. He asked the Rebbe to share words of inspiration. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.19, p.95-6; https://www.maale.org.il/%D7%90%D7%99%D7%A0%D7%93%D7%A7%D7%A1-%D7%94%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%93%D7%AA%D7%99%D7%AA/%D7%90%D7%99%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%94%D7%A8%D7%91-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%9F-%D7%A6%D7%91%D7%99%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%99
Rochel was a young girl when she was orphaned. She grew up to become a kindergarten teacher in the Land of a Israel. She sent pictures drawn by her young students to the Rebbe, who sent back an intriguing letter. Igros Kodesh vol.23, p.324.
Decorating the Sukkah is a time-honored tradition for many, yet Chabad minhag is not to decorate the Sukkah. In this episode, I explore a letter and Farbrengen where the Rebbe offered insight into this unique custom. Based on: 7 Cheshvan 5715; Simchas Torah 5730.
What was bothering the Rebbe on Motzei Shabbos Selichos 1967? Hear the story of the yeshiva student who went to Toronto but felt like he didn't accomplish as much as he could have. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.24, p.396; Hiskashrus #1362, p.11.
Do you ever feel like your efforts are in vain? That you are not successful? Hear what the Rebbe told a pharmacist in Tel Aviv. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.14, p.287; conversation with Rabbi Asher Federman (U.S. Virgin Islands).
The gemora indicates that Moshiach can't come on Shabbos, but Rambam suggests that he can. So which one is it? Sources: Igros Kodesh vol.2, p.233; Rambam Hil. Nezirus 4:11; Eiruvin 43a.
In 1956, while embroiled in legal controversy with his shul, Baruch Litvin received an encouraging letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe with a Tisha  B'Av message. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.12, p.296-7; Detroit Jewish News 6-12-1959.
Hear the story of Rabbi Shmuel Blizinsky celebrating Shabbat with fellow soldiers. Based on Here's My Story #391 (published by JEM); Igros Kodesh vol.4, p.479.
Should one skip parts of the prayers (as stated in Shluchan Aruch) in order to pray the Amidah with the minyan? Based on Igros Kodesh vol.18, p.81; vol.1, p.229; vol.7, p.139; vol.15, p.170; Chassidishe Derher, Shevat 5779.
What is the purpose of a synagogue? What type of classes should a pulpit rabbi give? What did the Shelah HaKadosh learn from the travels of the Jews in the desert? Based on Igros Kodesh vol.17, p.171; Shelah HaKadosh, Torah She'Bichtav beha'alosecha; NY Times 1-20-1970.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe offers a number of explanations regarding why the Alter Rebbe did not include Rambam's 13 Principles of Faith in the Siddur. Join me as we explore the meaning and precision of prayer. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.12, p.18-20. Here are some of the sources discussed: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/241019?editor=1
Is a seeing eye dog allowed in shul? How important is it to daven with a minyan? Join me as I explore a fascinating halachic debate, featuring R. Moshe Feinstein, R. MM Kasher, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Sources: Igros Moshe O.C. vol.1, siman 45; Igros Kodesh vol.18, p.422 and 455; conversation with R. Shnayer Leiman (Flushing NY); and Rabbi Aaron Slonim (Binghamton NY).
What is the relationship between Chabad & Breslov? Was the Rebbe familiar with Likkutei Moharan? Featuring a teaching from Likkutei Moharan on Pirkei Avos chapter 3, mishna 4.
History, Pirkei Avos, Rambam, Gemora, Maharal, Lag BaOmer. Looking for meaning in the choices we are facing.
What did Rav Yochanan say when he saw a cormorant? 🦅 Some thoughts on hashgocho protis from the writings of the Rebbe.Â
