Reb Chaim's Shiurim

This week, we look at the Torah’s perspective on the impact of seeing tzaddikim. What does Chazal mean by “וְהָיוּ עֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת אֶת מוֹרֶיךָ” ? Why does simply being in the presence of a tzaddik—or even visualizing their image—matter for our learning and spiritual growth? Through sources from Gemara and Midrash to Mussar and Chassidus, we’ll explore how this experience can sharpen the mind, str...

This week, we look at the Torah’s perspective on the impact of seeing tzaddikim. What does Chazal mean by “וְהָיוּ עֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת אֶת מוֹרֶיךָ” ? Why does simply being in the presence of a tzaddik—or even visualizing their image—matter for our learning and spiritual growth? Through sources from Gemara and Midrash to Mussar and Chassidus, we’ll explore how this experience can sharpen the mind, str...

(NOTE: Due to the sensitive nature of the topics discussed, episodes 159-162 have not been made public and are available upon request.) This week, we’re exploring shalom bayis — not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why pea...

This week, we’re exploring shalom bayis — not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’l...

This week, we’re exploring shalom bayis — not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’l...

This week, we’re exploring shalom bayis — not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’l...

This week, we’re exploring shalom bayis — not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’l...

This week, we’re exploring shalom bayis — not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’l...

This week, we’re exploring shalom bayis — not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’l...

This week, we’re exploring shalom bayis — not just as an ideal of peace, but as the foundation of a Jewish home. These episodes trace marriage from its Torah roots to its spiritual heights: how husband and wife together create a dwelling for the Shechinah, why peace is the ultimate vessel for blessing, and what Chazal, Rishonim, and later gedolim teach about kavod, communication, and harmony. We’l...

This week, we take an honest and nuanced look at the discipline of children through the lens of Torah. From the stern pesukim in Mishlei to the measured voice of Chazal, from the Rambam’s educational philosophy to Rav Wolbe's contemporary psychological insights, we’ll examine how to guide children with strength, care, and integrity. The episodes grapple with tough questions — when is disciplin...

This week, we take an honest and nuanced look at the discipline of children through the lens of Torah. From the stern pesukim in Mishlei to the measured voice of Chazal, from the Rambam’s educational philosophy to Rav Wolbe's contemporary psychological insights, we’ll examine how to guide children with strength, care, and integrity. The episodes grapple with tough questions — when is disciplin...

This week, we take an honest and nuanced look at the discipline of children through the lens of Torah. From the stern pesukim in Mishlei to the measured voice of Chazal, from the Rambam’s educational philosophy to Rav Wolbe's contemporary psychological insights, we’ll examine how to guide children with strength, care, and integrity. The episodes grapple with tough questions — when is disciplin...

This week, we take an honest and nuanced look at the discipline of children through the lens of Torah. From the stern pesukim in Mishlei to the measured voice of Chazal, from the Rambam’s educational philosophy to Rav Wolbe's contemporary psychological insights, we’ll examine how to guide children with strength, care, and integrity. The episodes grapple with tough questions — when is disciplin...

This week, we take an honest and nuanced look at the discipline of children through the lens of Torah. From the stern pesukim in Mishlei to the measured voice of Chazal, from the Rambam’s educational philosophy to Rav Wolbe's contemporary psychological insights, we’ll examine how to guide children with strength, care, and integrity. The episodes grapple with tough questions — when is disciplin...

This week, we take an honest and nuanced look at the discipline of children through the lens of Torah. From the stern pesukim in Mishlei to the measured voice of Chazal, from the Rambam’s educational philosophy to Rav Wolbe's contemporary psychological insights, we’ll examine how to guide children with strength, care, and integrity. The episodes grapple with tough questions — when is disciplin...

This week, we take an honest and nuanced look at the discipline of children through the lens of Torah. From the stern pesukim in Mishlei to the measured voice of Chazal, from the Rambam’s educational philosophy to Rav Wolbe's contemporary psychological insights, we’ll examine how to guide children with strength, care, and integrity. The episodes grapple with tough questions — when is disciplin...

This week, we take an honest and nuanced look at the discipline of children through the lens of Torah. From the stern pesukim in Mishlei to the measured voice of Chazal, from the Rambam’s educational philosophy to Rav Wolbe's contemporary psychological insights, we’ll examine how to guide children with strength, care, and integrity. The episodes grapple with tough questions — when is disciplin...

This week’s episodes delve into the power of learning at night — not just as a scheduling choice, but as a transformative avodah. We explore Chazal’s praise for nighttime Torah, Kabbalistic insights into what makes these hours uniquely potent, and halachic and mussar perspectives on how the night shapes the learner. We will see one can refine the soul, shift one’s inner world, and build a deeper b...

This week’s episodes delve into the power of learning at night — not just as a scheduling choice, but as a transformative avodah. We explore Chazal’s praise for nighttime Torah, Kabbalistic insights into what makes these hours uniquely potent, and halachic and mussar perspectives on how the night shapes the learner. We will see one can refine the soul, shift one’s inner world, and build a deeper b...

This week’s episodes delve into the power of learning at night — not just as a scheduling choice, but as a transformative avodah. We explore Chazal’s praise for nighttime Torah, Kabbalistic insights into what makes these hours uniquely potent, and halachic and mussar perspectives on how the night shapes the learner. We will see one can refine the soul, shift one’s inner world, and build a deeper b...

This week’s episodes delve into the power of learning at night — not just as a scheduling choice, but as a transformative avodah. We explore Chazal’s praise for nighttime Torah, Kabbalistic insights into what makes these hours uniquely potent, and halachic and mussar perspectives on how the night shapes the learner. We will see one can refine the soul, shift one’s inner world, and build a deeper b...

This week’s episodes delve into the power of learning at night — not just as a scheduling choice, but as a transformative avodah. We explore Chazal’s praise for nighttime Torah, Kabbalistic insights into what makes these hours uniquely potent, and halachic and mussar perspectives on how the night shapes the learner. We will see one can refine the soul, shift one’s inner world, and build a deeper b...

This week, we turn our attention to Maariv , the quietest and most mysterious of the tefillos. We explore its origin story — how a reshus became a chovah — and what that teaches us about our relationship to nighttime, uncertainty, and Divine closeness. From the Zohar’s cosmic framing of nightfall to the Avudraham’s pshat in hashkiveinu , we uncover how Maariv holds space for faith in the dark and...

This week, we turn our attention to Maariv , the quietest and most mysterious of the tefillos. We explore its origin story — how a reshus became a chovah — and what that teaches us about our relationship to nighttime, uncertainty, and Divine closeness. From the Zohar’s cosmic framing of nightfall to the Avudraham’s pshat in hashkiveinu , we uncover how Maariv holds space for faith in the dark and...