Knowledge on the Deeper Side

Moses’s Double Standard

The Drawbacks of Authenticity

Sure, we’d all like to believe that we behave in private just as we do in public -- but oftentimes, that’s simply not the case. So, are we just bald-faced hypocrites? Should we make our public actions consistent with our private ones and let it all out? A sad story of Moses and the rock tells us a thing or two about this tension.

Sophisticated Animal?

The Total Is More than Just the Sum of the Parts

It’s an age-old question: Is man simply a sophisticated animal, or an entirely different species? Let the critics cluck and the cynics chuckle, but Moses has a message to deliver: It’s definitely the second option. Find out how his showdown with a rabble-rousing Korach centered on just this question.

Man of the People

How One Man Stemmed a Revolution and Won Over a Nation

It’s an angry scene. Future hopes nursed for generations have been shattered. A furious mob wants to oust the incumbent leader. People are wailing on the sidelines. The pressure cooker is about to burst. One man steps in and saves the day. Caleb was his name. What did he say and how did he do it? Find out in this exciting class.

At a special Gimmel Tammuz evening of inspiration at Chabad Intown, Atlanta, Rabbi Levy Wineberg speaks on "The Pebble and the Mountain: The Rebbe’s Minimalist and Maximalist Approach to Leadership." Recorded live on June 10, 2018.

At a special Gimmel Tammuz evening of inspiration at Chabad Intown, Atlanta, Rabbi Levy Wineberg speaks on "Brain and Soul Interface: Revisiting the Nature of Consciousness in Light of the Rebbe’s Teachings." Recorded live on June 10, 2018.

Are we bound by fate?

If G-d already knows what we will do tomorrow, is our “free choice” nothing more than an illusion? And with so many powerful influences outside of our control -- or even our awareness -- influencing our choices, how “free” could they possibly be?

Desiring Temptation

Is It Okay to Tempt Yourself?

Somewhere, in some distant land, there exists the perfect person who is not even tempted by evil. For the rest of us, we're stuck with the daily struggle of life. The good news is that struggles make us better and more committed people -- and it makes G-d proud, too. So, perhaps we should try to look for even more things with which to struggle? The miraculous story of raining quail in the desert tell us, "No!"

What is consciousness?

All injustice and strife, and even personal unhappiness, can be traced to selfishness. Yet self-esteem is essential for a healthy psyche and a productive life. To navigate this paradox, we first need to unravel the mystery of self-awareness: Where does our sense of self come from?

Strong as Samson

Watch What You Watch

The name Samson is synonymous with strength. Journey through the life of this colorful and mystifying character -- strongman, judge, leader of the people, Nazarite, and of course, a man of G-d. Along the way, discover the weak link of his story, and how to avoid it in your own.

Three is the Magic Number

Achieving Harmony in the Face of Controversy

There’s something extremely satisfying about settling a dispute between two parties. Of course, it would be nice if everyone agreed about everything, but that’s just not happening. Or would that even be preferred? Apparently, when G-d married heaven and earth in the present we called Torah, He taught us this: One is good, but to make two into one is even better. And that’s the magic of three.