Rabbi Tuvia Serber

This class discusses the festival of Sukkot and its relationship to Bnei Noach. This is explained in three areas: history, observance, and messages. The observance is further divided into two parts, in the time of the Temple and today. Sources:Vayikra 23:39-43Talmud Sukkah 11b, 55bTalmud Rosh Hashanah 16aBamidbar 29:12-34Rabbeinu Bechaye Bamidbar 29:13Zohar Part 1, 121aLikutei Torah…  L...

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 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 class explains the relationship between Yom Kippur and Bnei Noach. Three aspects of the topic are analyzed: the history, observance and message of Yom Kippur. Sources:Shmot, chap. 32Vayikra, 16:29, 23:26Book of JonahSlichot of Chabad, p. 187 (Towards the end of Slichot of Tzom Gedalia)Rambam, Laws of Kings, 10:9-10Likutei Sichot, vol. 3, p. 981Likutei Sichot,…  Leer más » Yom...

This class offers a perspective on the concept of joy in Judaism. What it means, what its virtue is, what issues prevent it, and how to achieve it.

This class offers a perspective on the concept of joy in Judaism. What it means, what its virtue is, what issues prevent it, and how to achieve it.

This class explains the concept of Yom Tov (Jewish holidays) and its general relationship to Bnei Noach. The difference between a Mitzvah (commandment) and a Minhag (custom) is explained. Different perspectives on Jewish customs are explained. Sources:Sefer Mitzvot Hashem, p. 505Rambam, Laws of Kings, 10:9-10Talmud Rosh Hashana, 16aLikutei Torah, Shmini Atzeret 83b

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 explains what is expected of a human being in regards to his behavior and his service to God.

This week we have two readings. Getting ready for Rosh Hashana we have two readings that are actually one. But the names represent opposite movements... Based on Likutey Sichot vol. 29, p. 173

In these challenging times, we need counsel to deal with depression. Here, a few ideas from the works of the Sages of Judaism. Sources:Pirkey Avot 1:6, 5:23Talmud Meguilla 6bTalmud Ketubot 67aTalmud Avoda Zara 3a

In this class we learn the deeper meaning of praises to God. We learn about a verse in Psalm 51 that sets the tone for praising His greatness.

This week's reading starts with the Mitzvah of Bikkurim: the first fruits. This commandment offers a number of teachings, besides the specific laws of the practical Mitzvah. In this class, two teachings. Based on Likutei Sichot vol. 2, p. 390

In this class we explain the chassidic definition of pleasure: What is the highest level of pleasure that a human being can ever attain?

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 explains what is expected of a human being in regards to his behavior and his service to God.

In this week's Torah reading we find lots of Mitzvoth (commandments). The opening verse already gives us an important lesson on how to serve God in the proper way.

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 explains what is expected of a human being in regards to his behavior and his service to God.

In this short class, I explain the main ideas and development of this book called Talmud, which is the main body of Jewish Learning.

This week's Torah reading starts with a commandment regarding Judges and Policemen. Even though the Mitzvah might not apply in a physical sense, it still applies spiritually. What's the meaning?

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 explains what is expected of a human being in regards to his behavior and his service to God.

In this class we will explore several sources dealing with the observance of Mitzvoth in general and the Jewish Holiday in particular.

In this wee's reading we find the definition of animals that can be eaten by Jews and those that can't. The land animals have to have split hoofs and chew the cud. What does it represent in our service to G-d?

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.

Parashat Ekev In this week's reading the Torah relates about the Man (Manna). It contained in itself two opposite qualities: the highest level of richness and a terrible poorness.

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 briefly what it means Tu BeAv (or the 15th of Av).