If you want to know what's wrong with focusing solely on your own spiritual growth, just ask Pharaoh. A spiritual reading of Pharaoh insisting that Moshe and Aaron return to their own affairs.

If you want to know what's wrong with focusing solely on your own spiritual growth, just ask Pharaoh. A spiritual reading of Pharaoh insisting that Moshe and Aaron return to their own affairs.

The 18th of Elul is a special day on the Chassidic calendar and coincides with parshas Ki Savo. The shared theme is about truly arriving. Discover what it means that Chassidus brings Judaism to life, and Chabad infuses every aspect of Judaism with vitality.

Learn the difference between a Shul and the Beis HaMikdash for needing a fence around the roof. A lesson in the dangers of arrogance and the need for a guardrail when reaching out to others.

The unique gratitude we give when bringing bikkurim – the first fruits.

Torah isn't academic, it's Divine. Intelligence isn't the key to accessing true Torah. A powerful insight from Chanukah and the pit where Yosef was cast into.

G-d is a rational idea, but belief is super-rational. Analysis of the Rambam’s codification of the evolution of idolatry and the innovation of faith introduced by Avraham, sheds light on why Noach is excluded from the ‘generation of Avraham’ even though their years overlapped.

Learn two mystical explanations into the name Elul, which allude to the two aspects of this month—when we look back at the past year and prepare for the coming year.

The mitzvah of separating Challah, biblically has no specified amount, yet the Sages identify how much challah to give the Kohen. This all becomes clearer with understanding the deeper connection between taking Challah and rejecting idolatry.

The Alter Rebbe's passing on Motzei Shabbos Shemos offers a stunning insight into the power of Chassidus and the radical impact of Jewish commitment in the toughest times.