Rabbi Doobie Lisker

Banners In The Desert: What the Tribal Flags Reveal About Identity, Unity & Divine Purpose In Parshat Bamidbar, the Jewish people are organized around the Mishkan under distinct tribal banners, each one carrying its own identity, symbolism, and role. But these flags were never about separation; they were about belonging. In this episode, we explore what the desert banners reveal about individu...

The Illusion of Choice: Stories from Tanach That Challenge What We Think About Free Will source sheet: https://voices.sefaria.org/sheets/721195?lang=bi Is G-d running the world? Or is the world governed by human choices. Lets explore what free choice really is, by examining episodes in tanach, like the prediction of the destruction of the 1st Beis Hamikdash, the story of shimshon, the split of Jud...

What are you chasing? There are people who have achieved everything, and still something is missing. There are people who have learned a lot, and still feel like they know nothing. There are people who are respected, and still feel empty inside. Maybe the problem isn’t in what we have, but in what we are searching for. What Rabbi Shimon taught on his last day and what we’re still missing. #lagbome...

What does the Torah have to say about reincarnation? Follow along with the source sheet. https://voices.sefaria.org/sheets/706811?lang=bi

Chapter 4 of Tanya by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the first Rebbe of Chabad known as the Alter Rebbe. Part of the Soulfood Sunday series at the Peltz Center for Jewish Life in Mequon. Questions or comments: doobie@chabadmequon.org

Chapter 3 of Tanya by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the first Rebbe of Chabad known as the Alter Rebbe. Part of the Soulfood Sunday series at the Peltz Center for Jewish Life in Mequon. Questions or comments: doobie@chabadmequon.org

Parshas Vaeira has the first seven of the ten plagues. Take a deeper look at the reasons behind each of the plagues, and what they teach as about reality. Source Sheet: sefaria.org/sheets/701756?lang=bi&with=all Questions or comments contact doobie@chabadmequon.org This class is taught at the Mequon Torah Center Yeshiva Night - weekly on Wednesdays at the Peltz Center for Jewish Life.

The Talmud has been a favorite target of antisemites for at least a millennium. Since it was written, the Talmud has been misquoted and used to fuel and justify antisemitism. Some of the quotes don’t exist altogether, others are taken out of context, and others are intentionally misrepresented or misquoted. In this thought-provoking lecture, Rabbi Dov Lisker, Director of the Mequon Torah Center, e...

Chapter 2 of Tanya by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the first Rebbe of Chabad known as the Alter Rebbe. Part of the Soulfood Sunday series at the Peltz Center for Jewish Life in Mequon. Questions or comments: doobie@chabadmequon.org

Introduction and Chapter 1 of the Tanya by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi - the first Chabad Rebbe, also known as the Alter Rebbe. This is part of the Sunday morning Soulfood series at the Peltz Center for Jewish Life in Mequon. #chabad #tanya #alterrebbe #chassidus #baalhatanya #lubavitch #tzaddik #rasha #beinoni

Questions or comments: doobie@chabadmequon.org Special thanks to Rabbi Eli Simpson #chabad #lubavitch #chanukah #storyofchanukah #torahlearning #torah #torahstudy #jewishhistory #judaism #chanukah @hannukah #maccabee #greek #greekmythology #hellenism #hellenic #modiin #judathemaccabee #matisyahu

A deep dive on the historic story of Chanukah. Recorded live at Yeshivah Night at the Peltz Center for Jewish Life in Mequon. Questions or comments: doobie@chabadmequon.org Special thanks to Rabbi Eli Simpson #chabad #lubavitch #chanukah #storyofchanukah #torahlearning #torah #torahstudy #jewishhistory #judaism #chanukah @hannukah #maccabee #greek #greekmythology #hellenism #hellenic #modiin #juda...

Follow along with the source sheet https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/164094?lang=bi This class was given by Rabbi Doobie Lisker at the weekly Yeshivah Night at the Mequon Torah Center. Questions or comments? email doobie@chabadmequon.org #torah #judaism #jewishidentity #whoisajew #chabad #lubavitch #rabbi #torahclass

Ashkenazim avoid kitniyos on Pesach, but Sephardim enjoy rice without a second thought—so what’s the deal? In this episode of Rice to the Occasion , we dive into the history, halacha, and heated debates surrounding kitniyos. Should the minhag stand firm, or is it time for a change? Grab your matzah (or maybe some quinoa), and join us for a fascinating discussion on one of Pesach’s most controversi...

V’nahapoch Hu: The Moment Everything Changed The Purim story is filled with unexpected twists, but one moment changed everything. What was the true turning point that shifted the fate of the Jewish people from despair to triumph? In this class, we’ll dive into the Megillah, uncover the deeper meaning behind Purim’s dramatic reversal, and discover how its timeless lessons can inspire our own lives...

Healthy Boundaries: The Gravity of Overstepping into the Mundane Life often presents situations that challenge us to stay within our moral, ethical, and religious boundaries. One lesser-known law of Shabbat observance cautions against wandering too far out of town, offering a powerful lesson in how to maintain a healthy framework. This law teaches us the importance of setting limits to preserve bo...

Follow along with the source sheet here: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/211872?lang=bi This class was giving by Rabbi Doobie Lisker at the Mequon Torah Center in the Peltz Center for Jewish Life. Questions, comments? Email doobie@chabadmequon.org #chabad #shemos #parsha #exodus #egypt #moses #mosherabeinu #parshasshemos #chabad #rabbi #dvartorah #parshathashavua #chabadlubavitch #torah #torahlearn...

Parshas Noach: Torah and Science: Best of Friends? The synthesis runs a lot deeper than you think! Many have grappled with the apparently irreconcilable differences between religion and science; “Religion is the domain of faith; science, that of reason,” is a common attitude. A new read of when G-d disrupts a grand feat of modern engineering and a prophetic vision from the Zohar teaches a refreshi...

Soul·ution What actually happens on Rosh Hashanah? Is it really the new year? What does that even mean, and what does it have to do with me? In short, it's all about reclaiming the self. If you'd like the source sheet:  http://www.sefaria.org/sheets/342856 Questions or comments? doobie@chabadmequon.org #chabad #roshhashana #newyear #torah #chassidus #torahclass #rabbi #jewishnewyear #yomki...

The lengthy prayers are a central focus of the holy days. What are we trying to achieve? Doesn't G-d know what I need? Are we trying to change G-d's mind? Tefilah, is not prayer. Check it out. Link to source sheet:  http://www.sefaria.org/sheets/260173 Part of the high holidays boot camp series by Mequon Torah Center. Questions or comments? Email Doobie@chabadmequon.org #chabad #torah #tor...

The Laboratory of Jewish Law: Police Force or Police Service? In this episode, we delve into the historical and contemporary roles of police in both American society and Jewish tradition. We explore intriguing questions like: Was Moses the first Jewish police officer? What insights can we gain from the earliest Jewish law enforcement units? Join us as we examine the evolving role of police—from an...

What does halacha (jewish law) have to say about preserving human dignity? Follow along with the source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/576131?lang=bi&with=all A lecture by Rabbi Doobie Lisker for the Mequon Torah Center. Questions? Comments? Doobie@chabadmequon.org Follow on Instagram @rabbidoobie #parshasbalak #humandignity #preservedignity #jewishlaw #halacha #chabad #jewish #judaism #tor...

Why are there so many Jewish factions, and why is Jewish unity so hard to achieve? If we strip away the outer disagreements, what lies at the core of Judaism? This lesson will present biographical sketches of two great Jewish leaders, Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Shimon bar Yocha’i. We will explore the tensions of the Jewish people in their times and discover the balance that lies at the core of Judaism...

Sefirat HaOmer Unlocked: The Historical Development and Relevance of the Omer Count What is the nature of time? We cannot change the past, the present feels so fragile, and the future so elusive. Time deeply affects everything about us. Can we affect time? Questions, comments? Email doobie@chabadmequon.org #sefirathaomer #shavuos #matantorah #countingtheomer #time #elevatingtime #chabad #jewish #j...

What does freedom mean as a nation ad as an individual? How do I make my seder meaningful for myself and my family? #passover #seder #matzah #pesach #freedom #mitzrayim #egypt #15stepstofreedom #freedom #chabad #jewish #judaism #torah #inspirationforthenation #meaningful #torahstudy #torahinsights #sederinsights #moses #pharaoh #lubavitch #lubavitcherrebbe #mequon #wisconsin #chabadmequon