Rabbi Zushe Greenberg

Torah Class - Parshat Bo: “The Third Generation Destroys…” Popular wisdom suggests that the first generation makes it, the second maintains it and the third destroys it. Can this be applied spiritually as well?

Hostages in Starodub The topic of redeeming hostages is actually a very ancient one. It's even the story of Passover, which we are reading this week. (Parshat Shemot)

“Hashem Yitbarach Tamid Ohev Oti” The most recent Israeli hit-song tells us about the current moment—and its reflection of the Exodus from Egypt. (Parshat Va'eira)

Torah Class - Blessing the New Month: “Keep Your Opinions to Yourself!” How to speak in a way that others will listen.

Torah Class - Parshat Shemot: The Snake that Swallowed Moses What did Moses do to deserve this? And how did a Woman save the day again?

Wildfires in Jewish History When the Tzemach Tzedek’s home burnt to the ground, he was disappointed that the chassidim hadn’t stolen his manuscripts. But isn’t stealing forbidden? (Parshat Vayechi)

Torah Class - 10th of Tevet: Unity at All Costs? Should we unite with everyone at the cost of our principles, or are there those with whom we cannot unite?

Torah Class - Parshat Vayigash: What Motivates Mutual Responsibility? What does a loan guarantor have to do with loving our fellow Jews? And what really lies behind the expression "All Jews are responsible for one another?"

Festival of Fire or Festival of Lights? When two sisters became observant against the wishes of their parents, the Rebbe made sure that the family relationship remained intact. (Chanukah)

Torah Class - Chanukah: Hidden Miracles When does G-d choose to hide, and when does He reveal Himself? How the natural and miraculous come together.

The Worst 3 Hours The Alter Rebbe’s three hours & Yosef’s three hours. (Parshat Vayeishev/19th of Kislev)

Torah Class - Chanukah: The Menorah: Public or Personal? Should the Chanukah lights be placed at the window to illuminate the world, or rather be set inside, warming the home and hearth? Click here for the class handout

The Sudden Change What happened this week in Syria is similar to the story of this week’s parsha. What lesson does it hold for us? (Parshat Vayishlach)

Torah Class - Parshat Vayishlach: Kidnapped Jewish Children A historic Chassidic discourse addressed the kidnapping of Jewish children and their forced draft into the Russian army for 25 years of service. The Rebbe explores the contemporary lesson from this tragic episode. Click here for the class handout

The Spiritual Global Warming The world is slowly getting warmer—but this time, it’s happening in a positive way.  (Parshat Vayetzei)

Torah Class - Parshat Vayetze: The Uniqueness of Every Prayer Can we break through nature and change reality? An exploration of the unique power of each of the three daily prayers.

Torah Class - Parshat Toldot: To Live in the Israeli Mode Whether we live in Israel or the diaspora, we should adopt the spiritual mindset of Israel: G-d’s continuous presence in our lives. Click here for the class handout

The Shabbat Candle Survey (Parshat Chayei-Sarah) The difference between men & women lighting Shabbat candles.

Torah Class - Parshat Chayei Sara: The Power of the Three-Year-Old Facing a moral decline of society stand Jewish women and girls on a mission to brighten the darkness. The Rebbe's Shabbat candle lighting campaign. Click here for the class handout

Sodom vs. Urk Even Sodom & Gemorrah had a redeeming factor- Tzohar!  (Parshat Vayeira)

Torah Class - Parshat Vayeira: Who is the Boss of the Home? A bitter argument between Abraham and Sarah is settled by G-d Himself, teaching us the Jewish model for running the home, and the proper roles of husband and wife. Click here for the class handout

How Many Children Do You Want? Be fruitful and multiply is repeated in this week’s Parsha. Don’t be intimidated by what it signifies. (Parshat Noach)

Torah Class - Parshat Lech-Lecha: Can A Minority Survive? The size of the Atom

Torah Class - The Shofar of Love The prophets of Israel prophesied about the shofars that will herald the coming of the Messiah. The Rebbe explains that these shofar blasts were expressed by the terrible world wars on the one hand, and the victory of the Six Day War on the other hand. A fascinating exploration of the deeper meaning of the shofar blasts and their role in preparation humankind for t...

Doorway Defense Is there a special mitzvah that we could take on for the new year? What is G-d’s message to us in the year post-October 7th?