“May G-d bless you to continue to convince women not to opt for abortion. Every child that is added to the Jewish people is a big help for Jews everywhere, even in Israel.”

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

When Moses sent spies to scout the land of Israel, they saw giant grapes, got scared, and ran away. In this edition of the Week in Rejew, Jono interviews one of them (one of the giant grapes, that is).

Simple-to-follow instructions on the mitzvah of separating the “challah” portion from a batch of dough.

Sarah and Avi, with help from Mitzvah Bird, return a little lost challah to his home.

Eli and Ezzy wonder what life would be like if they were still slaves in Egypt.

Experience the miraculous exodus of the Jewish people out of the mighty Egyptian empire—in a unique, fun-filled (and educational) style!

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 37 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Bake your own traditional braided loaves of challah for Shabbat.

Simple-to-follow instructions on how to light the Shabbat candles.

Take an exciting trip back in time to the court of King Ahasuerus and his beautiful Jewish wife Queen Esther as you watch the dramatic story of the Jewish victory over Persian persecution.

Watch these simple-to-follow instructions on how to do the mitzvah of wearing a Tallis.

Feel the rhythm…hear the beat….and let your spirit get you jumping on your feet! Get ready to sing, dance and exercise together with Mendy and his friends in this exhilarating animated workout video for the whole family.

If life is a mission, then everything depends on keeping one’s eyes on the objective.

Watch a fun video showing how to make a gorgeous painting of Shabbat candlesticks and a beautiful sunset in the background.

The famous story from the Midrash about how Abraham destroyed the idols in his father's shop. An excerpt from the full DVD “Young Abraham”.

Why the mitzvah of separating challah is integral to bringing G‑d into our lives.

Feel the rhythm…hear the beat….and let your spirit get you jumping on your feet! Get ready to sing, dance and exercise together with Mendy and his friends in this exhilarating animated workout video for the whole family.

Q&A with Rabbi Simon Jacobson on the Jewish perspective on relationships and marriage, from an event hosted by [email protected], which educates and facilitates dating and marriage with Jewish values for young Jews.

A virtuous heroine. A wicked villain. It’s the ancient, true story of Queen Esther, brought vividly to life in a delightfully educational way.

Experience the story of Chanukah as it comes alive in this real life presentation. This production from the Jewish Children’s Museum was performed live on Chanukah in 2006.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

When Moses sent spies to scout the land of Israel, they saw giant grapes, got scared, and ran away. In this edition of the Week in Rejew, Jono interviews one of them (one of the giant grapes, that is).

If life is a mission, then everything depends on keeping one’s eyes on the objective.

Ever wonder why children are better at technology than adults? Psychologists think it’s because children approach problem solving differently…

Sometimes, when we encounter obstacles to achieving our goals, the problem is that we don’t believe in our own abilities. This is illustrated in the report of the spies.

What is the inner connection between the incident of the spies and the commandment concerning the libation of wine on the altar, issued by G-d directly thereafter? In answering this question, this class explores the mystical power of Tefillin and its effect on the world. (Based on the maamar L’havin Inyan Parshas Hanesachim 5747)

Moses had instructed the twelve spies to bring back specimens of the produce of the land of Israel to show to the Children of Israel. Strangely, Joshua and Calev – the only ones to remain faithful to Moses and the mission – did not comply and returned empty-handed. In explaining the justification for their omission, this class will offer a timely lesson on the nature of intent versus action. (Likutei Sichos vol. 38)

After the debacle of the Spies, G-d threatened to annihilate the Jews and begin His people anew with Moshe. In his defense of his fellow Jews, Moshe seems to invoke a strange, even disturbing argument. (Likutei Sichos vol. 23, Sicha 2)

The commandment to attach fringes to the corners of our garments. What it means, and how it is done.

The bond between Moses and his disciple Caleb was not always known to all—even to Caleb himself.

Before entering the land of Israel, Moses sent twelve spies to scout out the land. Follow the spies on their journey through the Holy Land. Where did they go? Where did they stop? What did they see?

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

The parshah of Shelach contains 119 verses and the mnemonic for it is the name Felet. Explore the coded message in this Masoretic note and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

Moses selects scouts to inspect the Promised Land, and excite the people about their new home. Sadly most chose unwarranted negative reportage instead, dissuading the nation from journeying onward to Eretz Yisrael. To bolster their case, they harvest the land’s outlandishly huge and bizarre fruit using them to instill fear and despair into the hearts of the people. These insightful teachings shed sweet light on the sour grapes of this infamous story.

Learn the profound connections between the weekly parsha and its related Haftorah.

Sometimes the spiritual demands that Judaism makes on us seem a tall order. We may not attain all the spiritual ideals of Torah, but each of us is capable of making significant strides.

Why the mitzvah of separating challah is integral to bringing G‑d into our lives.

An alternate reading into the Torah’s words related to the mitzvah of separating challah provides instruction on when to begin educating our youth in yiddishkeit.

The spies negatively reported that the land consumes its inhabitants. We must ensure to positively influence our surroundings and not the reverse.

When G-d wants to punish the people for believing the evil report of the spies, Moses pleads,"Now, please, let the strength of the Lord be increased." (Numbers 14:17) On a mystical level, Moses is asking that G-d express Himself through the Divine Name that is spelled aleph-daled-nun-yud and which represents the power of divinity that is hidden in nature.

Learn all about the tallit and tzitzit, its meaning and special significance.

The Talmud teaches us that each of the spies’ names offers a glimpse into their wayward conduct, yet only one of them has a fundamental lesson for each of us in our lives.

Rashi draws our attention to a nuance in the text that highlights why Moses could save the whole Jewish nation from G-d’s wrath, but not the twelve spies. A lesson in the importance of a Moshe figure. Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 13, Shelach (sicha 2)

Be careful what you say. With best intentions, too much talk can cause great damage.

What do you really want?

This class begins with a history of the three-week period of mourning for the Destruction of the Holy Temple and continues with an analysis of a prophecy of Jeremiah that hints to the future transformation of "bitterness into sweetness."

During the three weeks between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av, we mourn the loss of both Holy Temples in Jerusalem. The Torah tells us, however, that when we study the laws of the Temple’s construction, we are already rebuilding it.

In the first of the “Trilogy of Tribulations,” Jeremiah describes his inauguration as prophet. Although his first prophecy is one of impending doom, it contains within it a hidden message about the power to transform mourning into joy.

With destruction also comes the opportunity for renewal and growth. During this time, we can focus on the potential within our relationship with G-d, with others, and with our world.

The saddest period in the Jewish calendar, when we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple – amongst a litany of other national tragedies – is commonly referred to as 'The Three Weeks'. Yet, our Sages referred to this period as '21 Days'? The answer to this innocuous question reveals an astounding new depth to both the mourning period and its inevitable resolution. (Based on Sefer Hasichos 5750)

Why it is illogical to say that the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, and the subsequent exile, came about as a punishment for the Jewish people.

In the second haftorah of the “Trilogy of Tribulations” we learn how the prophet Jeremiah’s rebuke of his contemporaries can teach us today how to turn criticism into a powerful catalyst for change.

A preparation for prayer; a consciousness of a great presence.

Explore the special connection between Yaakov and the Third Holy Temple.

Jewish perspectives on how to stay positive amidst challenges and trying times.

The Sages of the Talmud differ as to the positioning of the Menorah in the Holy Temple, whether east to west (along the width of the temple) or north to south (along the temple’s length). This class reveals the spiritual underpinnings of this discussion and the relevance to our daily lives. (Based on Reshimas HaMenorah)

The teachings of chassidus look beyond the surface of the terrible destruction of the Holy Temple and the subsequent exile, which we mourn during the 3 weeks, and finds the hidden good embedded inside—offering insight into why they’ll ultimately be transformed into joyous holidays in the times of Moshiach.

Join the Jewish community in Montreal in this live webcast on Sunday July 30th, and learn powerful and relevant Torah insights from a line-up of rabbinic scholars—in merit of Israel’s safety.

Our sages teach that the Holy Temple was destroyed because of the baseless hatred that Jews harbored towards one another. It follows then, that rectifying that problem will be the catalyst for rebuilding it. And Speedily.

The three sections in the Holy Temple represent three levels of reality. Explore components of the Beit Hamikdash and their mirroring mystical attributes.

In analyzing Maimonides' description of the future transformation of the current fast days into days of celebration in the Messianic era, this class sheds new light on the nature of things to come. (Likutei Sichos volume 15, p. 412)

Learn the laws and customs for the mourning period of the “Three Weeks,” which begin with the fast of 17 Tammuz, and culminates with the fast of Tisha B’Av.

"Pinchas...has turned My anger away from the children of Israel by his zealously avenging Me... therefore I hereby give him My covenant of peace." (Numbers 25:11-12) In this verse, the letter 'vav' of the word 'shalom' (peace) is written like two separate letters, a 'yud' above and a small 'vav' below. What does this teach us about how to make true peace?

G-d tells Moses, “A thousand for each tribe, a thousand from each tribe, from all the tribes of Israel you shall send into the army [to battle the Midianites].” (Numbers 31:4) The Hebrew word for thousand is “elef,” which is spelled the same as “alef.” What is the connection between the battle against Midian, the letter alef, and the Three Weeks of mourning over the destruction of the Temple?

The mystical secrets hinted at by the numbers in the dates associated with the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem—the 17th day of Tammuz, the 9th day of Av, and the three weeks or twenty-one days between them.

The conclusion of tractate Tomid discusses the Levites' song in the Holy Temple.

The conclusion of tractate Tomid discusses the Levites' song in the Holy Temple.

Filmed during the Russia-Ukraine War's opening days, this documentary tells the story of how the woman and children of Chabad Odesa miraculously escaped the invasion to the safety of Berlin. The film features firsthand stories and footage from refugees, C

A live broadcast of the Chanukat HaBayit, the ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration of the new Chabad center in Bangkok, Thailand.

An evening of tribute to honor the two holy Torah Scrolls burned in a devastating fire at the Chabad campus in Tallahassee, Florida. Join in for this special event of inspiration, music, resilience and rebuilding.

The Rebbe recites the annulment of vows, traditionally done on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.

Q&A with Rabbi Simon Jacobson on the Jewish perspective on relationships and marriage, from an event hosted by [email protected], which educates and facilitates dating and marriage with Jewish values for young Jews.

One month into marriage, Rabbi Ariel Margulies was suffering from depression and anxiety. Today, he and his wife Chana have built a beautiful, strong marriage and authored a book together called, "Thank You For Being You." They share insights into their r

What must a Jew believe?

The maidens' Tu b'Av song

Glimpses into the lost world of Judeo-Arabic thought and literature.

Can a religious individual take a case to the secular courts?

The value of silence.

Meet Luiz Fernando and Amanda Chimanovitch: Though they don't consider themselves "religious", this couple wants to share the beauty of the mitzvah of mikvah.

Professor Schiffman showcases a variety of items that showcase the historical accuracy of the Hebrew Bible.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

Oftentimes, taking on more religious actions and worrying about reward and punishment fill the contemporary Jewish rhetoric. But there are fundamentals that run deeper and embolden our unique personal value, self-development, and loving bond with G-d. In

'It is I, and none other’ in the Haggadah text through the eyes of Rabbi Jacob Emden, Rabbi Schneur Zalman o Liadi, and Rabbi Shalom Dovber Schneersohn.

The Budapest House: A true story of a family caught up in the Hungarian Holocaust and the traumatic aftermath.

What is the status of an individual forcibly converted to Islam according to Maimonides?

As the daughter of Max Azria of the BCBG fashion empire, Joyce's life revolved around the pursuit of materialism until she began her own spiritual journey--to a life imbued with the beauty of Shabbat, mitzvot, and faith in G-d.