Rabbi Tuvia Serber

In this week's reading we find, among many other Mitzvoth (commandments) the learning of Torah and the reciting of the Shema. A question on the set times for fulfilling these Mitzvoth will help us understand the purpose of each one of them.

This is a chassidic discourse by The Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of the year 1958. It analyzes a common and fundamental part of everyday prayers: Shema Israel. It compares this prayer to the idea of bringing infinity into a finite world and explains it's meaning as a general thing in the service of God.

This class explains the different expressions used by Okelus, a classic translator of the Scriptures to Aramaic. Sources:Commentary of Ramban to Bereshit 46:1https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.46.1?lang=he&with=Ramban&lang2=en Avodat HaKodesh, part 3, chapters 28-32https://www.sefaria.org/Avodat_HaKodesh_(Gabbai).3.28

This week's reading begins the fifth book of the Torah which are the words of Moses before passing away. Our sages have contradictory ideas on how was this books actually given: out of the mouth of Moses but, with Divine inspiration. How can both things happen at the same time?

This is a chassidic discourse by The Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of the year 1958. It analyzes a common and fundamental part of everyday prayers: Shema Israel. It compares this prayer to the idea of bringing infinity into a finite world and explains it's meaning as a general thing in the service of God.

This is part of a class on the Temple of Jerusalem. In this class we explain what is the meaning of learning about a building that will not exist in this shape anymore.

This is part of a class on the Temple of Jerusalem. In this class we share the story of a man named Nikanor that actually sacrificed his life for the doors of the Temple.

This is part of a class on the Temple of Jerusalem. In this class we explain one of it's components: a fence around the Temple.

This is part of a class on the Temple of Jerusalem. In this class we share an idea (and a personal story) about the purpose of sanctity (Kedusha).

The opening of the Torah reading called Masei is about the 42 trips that the Jewish people traveled coming out of Egypt and reaching the Land of Cnaan. Torah is not just a history book, rather also a teachings book. What is the teaching behind all these trips?

This is a chassidic discourse by the previous Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, of blessed memory, of the year 1930. In this discourse the Rebbe expands on understanding the difference between mind and heart, meditation on the Oneness of God and the mission of man in earth.

This is part of a class on the Temple of Jerusalem. In this class we explain two opinions (Rambam and Ramban) regarding the main purpose of having a Temple.

This is part of a class on the Temple of Jerusalem. In this class we share a teaching by our sages regarding the learning of the shape and laws of the Temple being a way to actually build it.

This class addresses the ideas of prayer according to Judaism applied to non-Jews.

This is a chassidic discourse by the previous Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, of blessed memory, of the year 1930. In this discourse the Rebbe expands on understanding the difference between mind and heart, meditation on the Oneness of God and the mission of man in earth.

In this week's reading we find Pinchas being rewarded with a special gift after having acted bravely in the last event of parashat Balak. A simple teaching for each one of us from Pinchas' attitude.

This class is a reading of the teachings of the Chida, Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulay on the subject. He writes on his diary (Maagel Tov, 14) that he had an interesting encounter with a non-Jew and gave him a counsel to recite the Shema day and night.

This is a part of a class with many questions. In this part we deal with the possibility that a person prays to God for a specific thing and feels that He doesn't listen or answer the prayers...

This week's Torah reading relates the story of Balak and Bilam, how they tried to destroy the Jewish People by cursing them. However, only blessings came out of that. Within the blessings Bilam recites, he describes the Jewish People like a crouched lion. What can we learn from that?

This is a chassidic discourse by the previous Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, of blessed memory, of the year 1930. In this discourse the Rebbe expands on understanding the difference between mind and heart, meditation on the Oneness of God and the mission of man in earth.

This class is an in depth analysis of a story in scriptures. Yosef was sold to Egypt as a slave in Potiphar's how and later was put in jail. In both situations he was considered a successful person. Why? Based on Likutey Sichot, vol. 25, pg. 213

This is a part of a class on many subjects that deals with the famous question on God knowing past, present and future and still Man having free will. The Shal"o is quoted (Shnei Luchos HaBris) to explain the idea.

This week's reading starts by stating that this particular rule, am irrational one, is actually the essence of the whole system of commandments (Mitzvot).

This class is a part of a Farbrengen, a Chassidic gathering, where words of Torah are shared to inspire the listeners to improve and develop their service to God. In this opportunity, the Anniversary of the passing of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson is the subject. Themes like what is a Rebbe, a song…  Leer más » The Rebbe: What are we talking about?

In this week's Torah reading we find the discussion of Korach against Moshe and Aharon. In the surface it seems like a power argument, however, it contains in itself a philosophical discussion over what's more important: materiality or spirituality.