Rabbi Tuvia Serber

The purpose of this class is to explain the relationship between Bnei Noach and Chanukah. A brief review of the story and the practical application of the holiday for non-Jews.

This class is a commentary on the concept of idolatry and association for Bnei Noach. The complete class is a review of the text of a Talk by The Rebbe on the 19th of Kislev (1983-1984) where the Rebbe explains a letter written by the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, regarding his…  Leer más » 19th of Kislev - Shituf (association) (Part 4 of 4)

The verse that starts the reading this week appears to be superfluous. The commentaries offer different explanations. There's a commentary of the Maggid of Mezritch that teaches a very fundamental lesson in the service of God. Based on Likutey Sichot vol. 1, p. 76

This class is a review of the text of a Talk by The Rebbe on the 19th of Kislev (1983-1984) where the Rebbe explains a letter written by the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, regarding his liberation from the imprisonment in Zarist Russia in 1789.

This class is one part of the introduction to learning Chassidut. This class explains briefly the story of the 19th of Kislev. The complete class is a review of the text of a Talk by The Rebbe on the 19th of Kislev (1983-1984) where the Rebbe explains a letter written by the founder of Chabad,…  Leer más » 19th of Kislev - What happened? (Part 2 of 4)

This class is one part of the introduction to learning Chassidut. This class explains briefly what Chassidut is. The complete class is a review of the text of a Talk by The Rebbe on the 19th of Kislev (1983-1984) where the Rebbe explains a letter written by the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of…  Leer más » 19th of Kislev - What is Chassidut? (Part 1 of 4)

This is a chassidic discourse by the Rebbe, Rabi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of the year 1968. In this discourse the Rebbe explains that there are two aspects of Judaism: one for Jews and one for non-Jews. This expresses itself in the Torah, in the Mitzvoth.

Parashat VayishlachThis week's reading starts with Yaakov sending a message to his brother Eisav about having lived the last years with Lavan in Charan. Our sages interpret the wording of the message in a special way and that itself gives us an important teaching about priorities in life. Based on Likutey Sichot, vol. 1, p.…  Leer más » Parashat Vayishlach - Life's priorities

This class is based on a talk by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, found in Likutey Sichot, vol. 36, p. 1. The subject is the fear of Moshe in Egypt, when he found out that Pharaoh wanted to kill him. Was it a proper behavior or not? Is it fine to fear or we…  Leer más » What is it to trust God? - 2

In this week's reading we find the trip of Yaakov from Beer Sheva (a holy place) to Charan (an unholy place). This trip can represent the trip of each one of us in many aspects of our lifes. In general: tools to leave your comfort zone. Based on Likutey Sichot, vol. 1, p. 60

Este es un discurso jasídico del Rebe anterior, Rabí Iosef Itzjak Schneerson, de bendita memoria. Este discurso explica el concepto de la "palabra divina" como herramienta de la creación y su diferencia con el pensamiento, el intelecto y las emociones.

This class is based on a talk by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, found in Likutey Sichot, vol. 36, p. 1. The subject is the fear of Moshe in Egypt, when he found out that Pharaoh wanted to kill him. Was it a proper behavior or not? Is it fine to fear or we…  Leer más » What is it to trust God? - 1

Parashat ToldotIn this week's reading we find a repetition of concepts right at the beginning. The Torah is not just a book of stories, rather also a book of teachings. What is the teaching of this repetition? Based on Likutey Sichot, vol. 3, p. 780

Este es un discurso jasídico del Rebe anterior, Rabí Iosef Itzjak Schneerson, de bendita memoria. Este discurso explica el concepto de la "palabra divina" como herramienta de la creación y su diferencia con el pensamiento, el intelecto y las emociones.

This class explains the difference between Judaism and Zionism. Why are these two ideas different and what is the search and meaning of each one.

This is a chassidic discourse by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of the year 1965. This discourse focuses on understanding the offerings of the Holiday of Sukkot in the Temple that represented well being and blessing for the nations of the world.

In this week's reading we find the story of Eliezer going to look for a wife for Yitzchak. In this mission he encounters numerous miracles. One of the is that the same day he left the south of the Land of Israel, he arrived in Charan (Sirya). Why was that miracle neccesary? Based on Likutey…  Leer más » Parashat Chayei Sara - A rose between thorns

This week's reading starts with God appearing in front of Avraham after having circumcised himself. A cute story by the Rebbe Rashab and his grandfather, the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek, gives us two perspectives on how to deal with our service to God. Based on Likutey Sichot, vol. 1, p. 23

This is a chassidic discourse by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of the year 1965. This discourse focuses on understanding the offerings of the Holiday of Sukkot in the Temple that represented well being and blessing for the nations of the world.

In this week's Torah reading we find Avraham being commanded to leave this land, the place where he was born and the house of his father. How can we apply this story to our personal growth as human beings?

This is a chassidic discourse by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of the year 1965. This discourse focuses on understanding the offerings of the Holiday of Sukkot in the Temple that represented well being and blessing for the nations of the world.

This week's Torah reading relates the story of Noach and the Flood. We know that the Torah is not just a story book, but rather a book of teachings. The Baal Shem Tov, founder of the Chassidic movements, has a very profound teaching regarding going into the Ark.

This is a chassidic discourse by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of the year 1965. This discourse focuses on understanding the offerings of the Holiday of Sukkot in the Temple that represented well being and blessing for the nations of the world.

In this short explanation I deal with how to get a Torah mindset. How to look at the world the Torah looks at it. A short story about the Rebbe and a class he was giving in Paris.

In this lesson I will tell you the truth about the spiritual levels that Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah) speaks of and their relationship (or not!) with non-Jews. Talmud Brachot 7a (Moshe asked Hashem not to reside His presence in the other nations)Shmot 33:16 Bereshit 21:12 (Yitzchak will be your offspring)Talmud Sanhedrin 59b (Yitzchak, and not all…  Leer más » Bnei Noach and Kabbala...