This class explores the challenges Jewish immigrants faced in balancing material success with spiritual fulfillment, highlighting the Lubavitcher Rebbe's vision and the impact of shluchim. Personal stories and blessings emphasize perseverance, community, and the value of Jewish outreach.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/004_reay/015

This class explores the Torah's dual expectation to act in ways that are both good in the eyes of Hashem and upright in the eyes of people. Drawing on Parshas Re'ei, Rashi, and Pirkei Avos, it highlights how balanced mitzvah observance brings lasting blessing for us and future generations.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/004_reay/009

This class explores the blessings and curses presented in Parshas Re'eh, focusing on the ceremony at Har Gerizim and Har Eval and the deeper meaning behind honoring one's parents. The discussion highlights how true respect involves both actions and emotional sensitivity.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/004_reay/021

This class explores why the Torah speaks of both blessings and curses, teaching that Hashem only sends blessings, but our actions determine how we experience them. Challenges are opportunities to earn closeness with Hashem, and even hardships conceal hidden kindnesses.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/004_reay/013

This class explores the Rambam's description of the Temple Mount's dimensions, its surrounding wall, and internal structures. It discusses halachic concerns about entering the area today, details about the roof, miracles at the altar, and how arches protected ritual purity.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/004_reay/002

This class explores the Torah's guidelines for bringing offerings on private altars, known as bamos, during periods when they were permitted. It clarifies which sacrifices were allowed, distinguishing between voluntary and obligatory offerings, and explains their deeper significance.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/004_reay/007

This class explores the Torah’s concept of blessing and curse, examining what it truly means to bless or curse another. Drawing on the Rebbe’s teachings, it explains how all that comes from Hashem is ultimately good, and our role is to become vessels for revealed blessings.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/004_reay/010

This class explores a story of two Polish rebbes debating the idea of the unique tzaddik in each generation, and connects it to Parshas Ekev’s message that redemption can come not only through merit but also for higher reasons. We learn how to pray even when feeling undeserving.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/003_eikev/003

This class explores the significance of Tu B'Av as a day of unity and joy, the life and legacy of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, and practical lessons from Parshas Eikev about expressing gratitude to both Hashem and others. It also addresses halachic questions about commemorations on Shabbos.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/003_eikev/009

This class explores the mitzvah of mezuzah as taught in Parshat Eikev, focusing on its unique protective power, the Torah’s explicit mention of reward, and the Rebbe’s teachings about intent in mitzvah observance. It clarifies how mezuzah’s protection is intrinsic to its fulfillment.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/005_devarim/003_eikev/008