Torah Class - Passover/Pesach: The 5th CupWhy do we drink four cups of wine at the Seder; can I drink a fifth? Why do we pour another cup for Elijah; is he sitting down at our Seder table?
Torah Class - Parshat Tazria: Shabbat And CircumcisionWhy do we circumcise on Shabbat? Can't we just delay the surgery by a day, and not violate Shabbat? The history of circumcision and the surprising qualification required of the circumciser.
A Lesson From The Eclipse In the first moments of creation, the sun and moon didn’t have the same relationship as they do now. What lesson can we take from them?(Parshat Shemini)
Torah Class - Parshat Hachodesh: How Much Are 2 Mitzvot Worth?2 Mitzvot stood between the Jewish people and the Exodus, and 2 Mitzvot can bring our redemption. A journey between Moses in Egypt, Rabbi Matya in Rome, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe in
The Other Bridge (Parshat Tzav)Everyone has been talking about the tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore. But there is also another bridge which came down—the remarkable story of Joe Lieberman, the Shabbat-observant Senator who blazed a Jewish t
Torah Class - Parshat Tzav: Blasphemy Or Heartfelt Cry?A young Jewish woman married to a Greek officer storms the Holy Temple, kicks the altar, and shouts "wolf, wolf..." Can anyone give this story a positive spin?
The Fight Of The Waters (Parshat Vayikra)When a group of Yeshivah boys were feeling discriminated against, the Rebbe taught them that G-d always repays His debts.
Torah Class - Purim: Punishment Or Natural Consequence?What was so wrong with attending Achashverosh’s feast? A new perspective on what lay behind Haman’s genocidal plot and the Purim miracle.
Torah Class - Parshat Shekalim: How Many Jews Are There?The history of census counts of the Jewish people, from the days of Moses and kings Saul and David, and the connection to counting ten for a minyan in the synagogue.
Torah Class - Purim: Mordechai The “Jew”The word "Jew" is a derivative of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. So why are we all referred to by the name of a single tribe?
Torah Class - Parshat Ki Tisa: The Fiery ShowdownWhat is worse: worshipping idols, or doing a bit of both - idols and G-d? Lessons from the great showdown on Mt. Carmel.
Minor Purim: Guaranteeing VictoryMordechai and Haman both knew: The children hold the key to victory or failure for the Jewish people. And a little joy goes a long way
Torah Class - Parshat Teruma: The Historic Mistake In The TabletsWhat did Moses put inside the Ark of the Covenant, and how does that inform the correct depiction of the Tablets?
In Judaism – Be Square! (Parshat Mishpatim)A Jewish symbol currently displayed in Jewish institutions worldwide was once used against the Jews. What is that symbol, and what is the correct course of action?
Torah Class - Parshat Mishpatim: Guardians Of The WorldWhen a person receives a deposit, they are obligated to guard it. What degree of responsibility do we bear towards the world and the life we receive every morning?Click here for the cla
Amalek In The Hague (Parshat Beshalach)Who was Amalek? In the Hague Tribunal everyone is talking about it. Even more importantly, there seems to be a spiritual Amalek blocking our defense of Israel. How can we uproot it?
Torah Class - Parshat Beshalach: What’s Greater Than Prayer?There are moments in life when prayer is not enough - we must act!A lesson about Moses' leadership during times of crisis and the eternal lessons it teaches us.Click here for the cl
Gratitude Even To An OpponentWhen Jimmy Carter left the White House and Ronald Reagan took his place, the Rebbe focused on the positive of the outgoing president, instead of talking about the new administration.(Parshat Bo/10 Shevat)
Torah Class - 10 Shevat: The SeventhThe Rebbe's historic vision of our generation's mission and how to achieve it.Excerpts from the Rebbe's monumental first address.Click here for the class handout