Épisodes

  • Chukat: The Mystery and History of the Parah Adumah
    Jul 4 2025

    In this class, we delve into one of the Torah’s most enigmatic commandments — the Parah Adumah, or Red Heifer. Why does contact with death create ritual defilement? And why is the purification process itself so paradoxical? Join us as we explore the deeper meaning behind ritual purity, the spiritual mystery of the Red Heifer, and the historical context and future hope tied to this ancient and powerful mitzvah

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    32 min
  • Pirkei Avot: Living and Dying for Torah Companionship | The Legacy of Rabbi Chananya ben Teradyon
    Jul 3 2025

    In his teaching, Rabbi Chananya ben Teradyon implores us to see every encounter as an opportunity to “gain a diamond”—a spark of Torah from another soul—and to be humble enough to learn and discuss with anyone, at any time. He does not merely teach this ideal—he gives his life for it.

    One of the Ten Martyrs executed by the Romans for teaching Torah publicly, Rabbi Chananya’s story invites us to reflect on our values, our encounters, and our commitment to living a life infused with purpose.

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    48 min
  • Korach, the Spies, and the Tension of Being Jewish
    Jul 1 2025

    This week’s Torah portion dives into the rebellion of Korach — but beneath the drama lies a timeless tension: How do we live as a people with our feet on the ground and our heads in the clouds?

    In this episode, we explore the spiritual struggle at the heart of Jewish life — between action and contemplation, between building a better world and staying connected to something higher. From the failure of the Spies to the challenge of Korach, the Torah invites us to live in that tension with purpose.

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    43 min
  • The Last Mile Delivery Generation
    Jun 30 2025

    Last Mile Delivery is not just a logistical challenge; the Kabbalists talk about how the entire cosmos is waiting for us to draw the light in its "last mile."

    Be inspired and entertained as humor and storytelling help us frame our place in history.

    This keynote address was delivered at Chabad of Bentonville, AR, on the eve of the Rebbe's twenty-ninth yahrzeit.

    This Keynote address was delivered in Chabad of Benonville, AR on the eve of The Rebbe's twenty ninth yartziet.

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    44 min
  • Good Rabbi Vs. Great Rabbi
    Jun 30 2025

    A talk to 11th grade of the central Chabad Girls High School, Bais Rivkah in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.

    In my talk titled Good Shliach v. Great Shliach I asked them to become GREAT Jewish leaders by doing the following:

    1. Live inspired

    2.Make Those around you feel they matter

    3. Know that the Divine believes in you

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    16 min