Rabbi Chaim Bruk

Tanya Chabura

Religion EN ↓ 18 episodes

An open space to come together and journey through the book of Tanya while enjoying its depth, history, relevance and applying it to our modern day challenges.

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Rabbi Chaim Bruk

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Lesson 18: Jewish demons! 26.06.2026

What does hell look like? What is spiritual radioactivity? What does the term "Rabeinu" HaKadosh tell us? Are there sins that are less disgusting than others?

Lesson 17: When the sin transforms to merit! 25.06.2026

How does Judaism see the sin of spilling seed? How can my sin become a merit? Why did Reb Levi Yitzchak of Barditchev break the glass of the break front? Why do we call Elazar Ben Durdaya "Reb"?

Lesson 16: Kosher Indulgence? 14.06.2026

Is comedy Kosher for a religious person? Is a Kosher BBQ always Kosher? Can stale bread be a greater indulgence than a five-star dinner?

Lesson 15: Don't engage with the Irredeemable! 05.06.2026

What empowers evil? How do dogs partake in a banquet? How does Tzimtzum give way to apparent independence?

Lesson 14: Does Judaism recognize neutrality? 31.05.2026

What does Chassidus add to Halachic standards? Can checking your emails be an act of holiness? What did the Chidushei Harim answer when asked "where is G-d"?

Lesson 13: Torah, Food & Garment 06.05.2026

Why is Torah compared to bread/food? Why is there value in Torah study without proper intention? What are the three layers of knowledge, toil and verbalizing Torah?

Lesson 12: Torah Intimacy! 17.04.2026

What does Torah have that Mitzvos don't? Why Rashbi didn't stop for prayers? Why we don't frown upon learning Torah "Shelo Lishmah"? What I discovered on my hike to the M?

Lesson 11: Olam Haba Isn't the goal! 05.04.2026

How can one "hug" Hashem? Why aren't Chassidim as obsessed with Olam Haba? Why is Torah compared to water and not to light?

Lesson 10: The Expression/Garments of the Neshama 16.03.2026

How does my soul express itself? Why did the Beis Yosef fall asleep when studying with the holy Ari? Does it really matter what I think or just how I speak and act? When did Rav Nachman of Breslov blush?

Lesson 9: The Structure of the Nefesh Elokis 08.03.2026

What are the specifics of the G-dly soul? Is meditation necessary in Judaism? Why is Kesser counted only sometimes? What is the role of Daas? Is there is a difference between fear of G-d and fear of a grizzly bear?

Lesson 8: Are souls equal or not? 01.03.2026

What do the toenail and brain have in common? Why does one need a Rebbe or Rosh Yeshiva? How does behavior during intimacy effect our children? Is Jewish interconnectedness a real thing?

Lesson 7: The Nefesh Elokis Novelty 22.02.2026

Is there a unique Jewish soul? How do we reconcile the Rambam, Maharal and Kabbalists? Is there a difference between speaking and exhaling? How does Mamash change everything?

Lesson 6: The Good, the Bad and The Ugly! 13.02.2026

Is kindness a holy act or a natural one? What's the difference between arrogance and boastfulness? How could our inner animal have light? Is life an uphill battle?

Lesson 5: Process of Elimination! 06.02.2026

What the Benoni isn't? "Not guilty" is a verdict not a state of being? Why it's not ok to call your child a Tzadik? How many truly righteous people are there in each generation?

Lesson 4: The Journey Begins! 30.01.2026

A Talmudic contradiction on self-image? Is our sinfulness pre-determined? Can one serve G-d while being flippant about mistakes? A Kelipah called Tanya?

Lesson 3: A Soul Formula is Created! 23.01.2026

So how can a book guide our spiritual struggles? How did the Alter Rebbe create the formula to last over 200 years? What were the Alter Rebbe and Reb Avraham Kalisker arguing about? Why were people deliberately inserting mistakes in the Tanya manuscripts?

Lesson 2: I want a Rebbe, not a book! 16.01.2026

Can a book substitute a Rebbe or Rosh Yeshiva? Can we make the Bracha Chacham HaRazim on one person? The Alter Rebbe explains all the reasons for why the Tanya is not a good idea.

Lesson 1: Why Tanya? 11.01.2026

We learn the history of the Alter Rebbe, why Tanya is different than other Sifrei Musar, who gave their Haskama on Tanya and why it's vital for every Jew to study it!

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