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The commitment of Rosh Hashanah, the emotional connection of Yom Kippur, and the intellectual integration of Simchat Torah. The high holidays are not badly planned. It is a high-powered spiritual program to set you up for the coming year.   Recorded live Sept 2, 2021  Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In the second class on "Making Rosh Hashanah Meaningful" We discussed the meaning of the Shofar, the custom of Tashlich, and gained a better grasp of the lengthy Rosh Hashanah prayers.   Recorded Live Aug 25, 2021 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Learn All About The Meaning Behind  Rosh Hashanah. what is the history behind it? What rituals do we do on and leading up to this day? How do the seemingly disparate meanings of Rosh Hashanah fit together?   Make your Rosh Hashanah meaningful with this class   Rabbi Pinchas Adler Recorded Live Aug 18. 2021

DO WE REALLY NEED TO DIE TO BE RESURRECTED? HOW DOES THIS IDEA INFORM OUR DAILY LIFE.   Rabbi Pinchas Adler Recorded Live June 14, 2021

Humans have long cherished logic and reason, always looking for explanations and patterns and rejecting randomness and ignorance. But can reason alone suffice as the basis for everything we do and care about? Of course not! Belief in the Resurrection lends us a window into our deepest self.   Recorded Live July 7, 2021 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

What is the Jewish view on the resurrection of the dead? Learn in part one the sources and why it is a pillar of the Jewish faith. Understanding this pillar will help us lead better lives.

Rabbi Berel Lazar is the Chief Rabbi and the head Chabad emissary to Russia since 1990. Rabbi Lazar spoke about Judaism in Russia. What got him involved, and how it has built up over the years despite the odds. This lecture was done in commemoration of The Lubavitcher Rebbe's 27th Yahrtzeit.  Recorded live on Sunday, June 6, 2021

In this class, we discussed the primary information about the messianic era. Included are discussions about the miraculous (or natural) nature of the era, the return of the ten tribes, the battle of Gog and Magog, the restoration of the Sanhedrin, the building of the Beis Hamikdash, and Techiyas Hamesim . Recorded live June 2, 2021 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this class, we discuss how Moshiach comes, and who is a candidate to be the Moshiach. As the beginning of the class got cut off I will refer you to these videos where I discussed the same topics at length. Poof or Process: https://youtu.be/iuWlSsOEf5M Elijah: https://youtu.be/pcSHjpSyFWY     https://youtu.be/e1ZHvuzYeyM Recorded Live May 26, 2021 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

This week we learned that G-d desires “a home in the lowest realm.” This has three specifications: It must be the lowest realm, receptive to G-d’s Essence, and fashioned by its mortal inhabitants. All three conditions must be met fully and simultaneously.  Jewish History has been more like a key than a loop.  Learn how close we are to opening the final door. Along the way learn lessons f...

G-d created the world because he desired a home here in this (lowly) world. We explained that to mean an awareness of his presence and an awareness of the true reality which is G-d. How do we accomplish it? Through Mitzvot. How do Mitzvot accomplish this? In two different ways.   Why is it important to know all this? How does it enhance my Mitzvot? Why do we need to constantly await Mosh...

Are the times just about world promises of peace or is there a spiritual component to it? We discover in the class that Judaism is obsessed with Moshiach, and we learn about the "soul" of redemption. Fair warning, this class does a deep dive into the meaning of creation from a mystical perspective.   Recorded Live April 28, 2021 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

A Credible Case for Feeling Good about the Future. Are the Prophecies of the prophets regarding the Messiah fantastical? Can these things really happen? Especially considering the state of the world today.   Recorded live April 21, 2021 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this class, we first delve into the technical understanding of what the Omer is. We then explore how this can guide our lives in topics of humility, self-care, and how to balance the two.   The lesson is based on the Teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. I also used some Ideas from Rabbi Shais Taub and my life experience.   Recorded Live April 15, 2021, Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Food in Judaism. It's much more than just kosher! Recorded Live May 6, 2020 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Learn all about this year's Passover setup, and the particular laws when Shabbat before Pesach. For times click here https://www.chabad.org/calendar/zmanim_cdo/locationid/34683/locationtype/2/jewish/Halachic-Times.htm Recorded Live March 22, 2021 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In the final class of "Journey of the Soul", we first discuss mortality and how it can shape our lives.  In the second half of the class, we discuss, "is mortality a done deal?" Is there a possibility for physical immortality in Jewish thought?   Recorded live March 15, 2021 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Come here from Rabbi Avraham E. Plotkin the author of the new book "7 conversations with jerry" and his personal story that goes along with it. A book about the human soul, bereavement and the afterlife. Here's the link to the book https://www.amzn.com/0578745933/ Recorded live March 8, 2021 Rabbi Pinchas Adler & Rabbi Avraham E. Plotkin You can find more of Rabbi Plotkin's Talks on Chabad.org

Discover the Jewish view on reincarnation. We explore questions like: Is this a Basic Jewish belief? Are souls recycled? Why would a soul need to come down again? How does it actually work? Can I come back down as an animal? Recorded live Feb 22, 2020 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Heaven and Hell, what does Judaism say about it? Is G-d Petty and getting even with us in the afterlife? Should We be focused on the world to come? Is there anything that I can do for my loved ones who are already there?   Find out this and more in class #4   Recorded Live Feb 16, 2020  Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this class, we discuss grief and consolation from the perspective of the mourner. Is mourning appropriate? What is the Jewish process of mourning?  We Also discussed different ideas that can help us deal with the pain and grief over the loss of a loved one, and we also discussed some causes of chronic mourning. Finally, we ended with a discussion of the appropriate way to console a mourner...

This week we discuss the process of the separation of the body and the soul. How we can connect to our loved ones after their passing, plus many of the laws rituals and customs regarding interment.     Recorded Live Feb 1, 2020 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

How does Judaism view death? By learning how we view death, it becomes very instructive on how we live our life.   Recorded live January 25 Rabbi Pinchas Adler Dedicated in loving memory of Rose Davis OB"M

We understand the need to believe in Moshiach, but why the need to await his coming? Recorded Live January 18, 2021 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

How do Mitzvot bring Moshiach? How do items become holy? If it does become holy, why can't we see it? Can we really reach the whole world?