Rabbi Shais Taub

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SoulWords provides Torah classes and lectures from renowned teacher, Rabbi Shais Taub, on a wide range of spiritual topics.

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Al Kein Karu 5713 : Class 2—Hashem's Will, Purim, and Atonement 15.02.2024 58:48

The idea of a lottery represents a level of reality that transcends not only intellect but even will. This is the level of G-dliness known as "Ba'al HaRatzon" which means the master of the will. On that level, atonement for violation of G-d's will is possible. After understanding this, however, we are left with the question why Haman would have attempted to invoke such a concept that facilitates a...

Day 298 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 14.02.2024 4:02

Day 298: Positive Commandment 199; Negative Commandment 240

Remembering a Departed Love One 14.02.2024 43:09

What is the proper way to memorialize a loved one who has passed? How do we as Jews comfort those who have suffered a loss? This lecture was delivered at the Levi Yitzchak Library in Cedarhurst, NY which is named for Levi Yitzchak Wolowik a"h who suddenly and tragically passed away in his sleep at the age of nine. PLEASE PLEDGE A MITZVAH IN LEVI'S HONOR AT: https://mitzvosforlevi.com/

Day 297 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 13.02.2024 2:07

Day 297: Negative Commandment 239

Compassion for the Plight of the Soul 13.02.2024 48:26

When one meditates on the idea of the soul's descent into a body, this should arouse our sense of compassion for its plight. This then can activate our feelings of love of G-d described by the kabbalists as "kissing" and "hugging." Based on Ch. 45 of Tanya.

Day 296 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 12.02.2024 6:18

Day 296: Positive Commandment 142

Day 295 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 11.02.2024

Day 295: Positive Commandment 197; Negative Commandment 234

Day 294 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 10.02.2024 2:46

Day 294: Positive Commandment 242

Day 293 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 09.02.2024 2:55

Day 293: Positive Commandment 244

Day 292 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 08.02.2024 3:44

Day 292: Negative Commandment 219; Positive Commandment 244

Boomers vs Gen Z 08.02.2024 45:06

Symbols of cultural identity that inspired Jewish boomers are not meaningful to Gen Z. Is this the end of Judaism or a new beginning? Rabbi Shais Taub suggests that the only thing left is to explain the mystical truth about the uniqueness of this physical world. Recorded in front of a group of college students from Aish UK on a trip to NYC.

Al Kein Karu 5713: Class 1—Purim Is a Lottery 08.02.2024 41:55

The name Purim refers to the "pur" or the lottery cast by Haman to choose the month in which to carry out his evil plan. Why is the name of the holiday connected with attempted tool of destruction? We begin to explain that the idea of a lottery, which features both on Purim as well as Yom Kippur, refers to a level beyond the normal framework. Chapters 1-2 of the discourse.

Day 291 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 07.02.2024 3:10

Day 291: Negative Commandment 267, 268

Life Meditation 07.02.2024 45:43

Join Rabbi Shais Taub in a guided meditation based on Chapter 44 of Tanya, which helps one to cultivate a deep love for Hashem by contemplating His role as the source of our life. This is the meditation known as "My Soul, I desire You."

Day 290 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 06.02.2024 2:49

Day 290: Positive Commandment 201

Day 289 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 05.02.2024 3:08

Day 289: Positive Commandment 200; Negative Commandment 238

Day 288 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 04.02.2024 5:20

Day 288: Positive Commandment 243

Day 287 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 03.02.2024 6:34

Day 287: Positive Commandment 235; Negative Commandment 254, 255

Day 286 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 02.02.2024 3:02

Day 286: Positive Commandment 196; Negative Commandment 233; Positive Commandment 234, 233; Negative Commandment 261

Day 285 (Daily Sefer HaMitzvos) 01.02.2024 5:49

Day 285: Positive Commandment 232; Negative Commandment 258, 259, 257, 260