Rabbi Tuvia Serber

This week's Torah reading has a long list of 48 curses. However, God is the source of blessings: Why would He curse? When a person digs deep into them, you find hidden blessings. Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 1, p. 283

This class is based on a talk by the Rebbe, Rabi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, on the stories that define the day of Lag BaOmer. The death of the students of Rabi Akiva is discussed and the emphasis Rabí Shimon bar Iochai put. Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 32, p. 149

This is a class explaining one perspective regarding the learning of Torah by non Jews. Presenting different sources and a mystical point of view on the subject.

This week's Torah reading is called Emor, which means: "Talk!". When we look around in Torah a specific order and commandment to talk, we find that the Torah indicates not to talk so much… What does a commandment to talk mean, then? Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 27, p. 158

Tanya: Chapter 7, first partThis class teaches Tanya, Book of Beinonim (intermediate people). This is the most basic book of Chabad Chassidism by the Alter Rebbe, Rabi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, of blessed memory. There is a level of impurity called "brilliant shell" which can be elevated to holiness or lowered to impurity.

This week's readings contain many commandments. One of them is called Orla, which refers to the fruits of the first three years of a new planted tree. A simple and powerful lesson can be learnt from it's details. Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 3, p. 993

Tanya: Chapter 6, second partThis class teaches Tanya, Book of Beinonim (intermediate people). This is the most basic book of Chabad Chassidism by the Alter Rebbe, Rabi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, of blessed memory. Evil and it's different levels that give life to all impurity and bad things in the world. The difference between ancient…  Leer más » The spiritual source of evil

The names of this week's Torah reading appear to be the opposite of their content. A closer look into the meaning of those names and the ideas on the readings reveals a deep connection. Also, a deep relationship between these two readings. Based on Likutei Sichot, vol. 22, p. 70

Tanya: Chapter 6, first partThis class teaches Tanya, Book of Beinonim (intermediate people). This is the most basic book of Chabad Chassidism by the Alter Rebbe, Rabi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, of blessed memory. The animal soul also has the same structure of the divine soul. The definition of "the other side".

This week's Torah reading is called Shemini, which means Eighth. Clearly, the eight comes after the seven, however, in this case, the seven and seem to be disconnected: What does the eighth mean? Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 17, p. 92

Tanya: Chapter 5This class teaches Tanya, Book of Beinonim (intermediate people). This is the most basic book of Chabad Chassidism by the Alter Rebbe, Rabi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, of blessed memory. The amazing virtue and elevation of knowing Torah, above keeping it an even learning it.

This class explains what Judaism expects of non Jews regarding the holiday of Pesach: what do they have to do? What can they do and what can they not do? Sources:Rambam, Laws of Kings, ch. 10, laws 9 y 10Radvaz, thereRashi on Sanhedrin 58bSefer Sheva Mitzvot Hashem, Fundamentals of faith, ch. 3, laws 2, 3…  Leer más » Pesach and Bnei Noach

This week's Torah reading talks, among other things, about the fire in the Altar of the Temple. The Torah is an instruction and lesson book for all times and places. What is the lesson of the fire in the Altar? Based on Likkutei Sichot vol. 1, p. 217

Tanya: Chapter 4, second partThis class teaches Tanya, Book of Beinonim (intermediate people). This is the most basic book of Chabad Chassidism by the Alter Rebbe, Rabi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, of blessed memory. The garments of the soul of thought, speech and action are actually higher spiritually speaking, than the soul itself.

This week's Torah reading opens the book of the laws of the Temple and Tabernacle. One of the main services there was that of the offerings. What lessons can we extract from them? Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 1, p. 939

Tanya: Chapter 4, first partThis class teaches Tanya, Book of Beinonim (intermediate people). This is the most basic book of Chabad Chassidism by the Alter Rebbe, Rabi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, of blessed memory. The garments of the soul: thought, speech and action. Love and fear of G-d as the motivation for the fulfillment of Mitzvoth. What…  Leer más » The garments of the soul - 1

This week there are two readings. Each one of them represent, in their names and in their content, the idea of group vs. individuals, general vs. particular. What lesson can we learn from them? Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 21, p. 250

Tanya: Chapter 2, third part, Chapter 3This class teaches Tanya, Book of Beinonim (intermediate people). This is the most basic book of Chabad Chassidism by the Alter Rebbe, Rabi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, of blessed memory. The attachment to the sages of the time. The structure of the soul.

This is a free translation of a talk from the Rebbe of parashat Yitro, 1965. Printed in Likkutei Sichot, vol. 11, p. 74. 1. Regarding what is written in our Torah portion: “And Jethro said: Blessed be the L-rd who has delivered you” — our Sages of blessed memory said: “It is a disgrace for…  Leer más » Parashat Yitro - Refining paganism

This week's Torah reading talks about the Kiyor, a big washing basin for the Kohanim (priests) to wash their hands and feet before starting the daily service in the Temple. The material used to build it and it's usage has an eternal lesson.

Tanya: Chapter 2, second partThis class teaches Tanya, Book of Beinonim (intermediate people). This is the most basic book of Chabad Chassidism by the Alter Rebbe, Rabi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, of blessed memory. The descent of the soul from God's brain, so to speak.

This class analyzes the definition of idolatry according to Judaism and the different perspectives regarding how does that definition applies (or not) to Christianity.

In this week's Torah reading we learn about the garments of the High Priest. Even from there, we can extract lessons for life. Based on Sefer HaSichot 5748, vol. 1, p. 314.

This class explains parts of the introduction of a classic Jewish book: The Sefer HaChinuch, the Book of Education. With this introduction we can understand the basic ideas of Judaism and the message for non Jews also.

This class explains parts of the introduction of a classic Jewish book: The Sefer HaChinuch, the Book of Education. With this introduction we can understand the basic ideas of Judaism and the message for non Jews also.