Letters For Our Time

By Shaul Wertheimer

Timeless messages in the correspondence of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; with Shaul Wertheimer.... more

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Letters For Our Time episodes:

August 19, 2020 Can Moshiach Come On Shabbos?
The gemora indicates that Moshiach can't come on Shabbos, but Rambam suggests that he can. So which one is it? Sources: Igros Kodesh vol.2, p.233; Rambam Hil. Nezirus 4:11; Eiruvin 43a.
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7min
July 30, 2020 Tisha B'Av Joy
In 1956, while embroiled in legal controversy with his shul, Baruch Litvin received an encouraging letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe with a Tisha B'Av message. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.12, p.296-7; Detroit Jewish News 6-12-1959.
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9min
July 14, 2020 The Religious Soldier
Hear the story of Rabbi Shmuel Blizinsky celebrating Shabbat with fellow soldiers. Based on Here's My Story #391 (published by JEM); Igros Kodesh vol.4, p.479.
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10min
July 03, 2020 Skipping During Davening
Should one skip parts of the prayers (as stated in Shluchan Aruch) in order to pray the Amidah with the minyan?
Based on Igros Kodesh vol.18, p.81; vol.1, p.229; vol.7, p.139; vol.15, p.170; Chassidishe Derher, Shevat 5779.
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15min
June 12, 2020 The Purpose of Shul
What is the purpose of a synagogue? What type of classes should a pulpit rabbi give? What did the Shelah HaKadosh learn from the travels of the Jews in the desert? Based on Igros Kodesh vol.17, p.171; Shelah HaKadosh, Torah She'Bichtav beha'alosecha; NY Times 1-20-1970.
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9min
June 09, 2020 13 Principles of Faith: To say or not to say?
The Lubavitcher Rebbe offers a number of explanations regarding why the Alter Rebbe did not include Rambam's 13 Principles of Faith in the Siddur. Join me as we explore the meaning and precision of prayer. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.12, p.18-20.
Here are some of the sources discussed: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/241019?editor=1
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9min
May 14, 2020 Dogs in Shul
Is a seeing eye dog allowed in shul? How important is it to daven with a minyan? Join me as I explore a fascinating halachic debate, featuring R. Moshe Feinstein, R. MM Kasher, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Sources: Igros Moshe O.C. vol.1, siman 45; Igros Kodesh vol.18, p.422 and 455; conversation with R. Shnayer Leiman (Flushing NY); and Rabbi Aaron Slonim (Binghamton NY).
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14min
May 01, 2020 Chabad & Breslov
What is the relationship between Chabad & Breslov? Was the Rebbe familiar with Likkutei Moharan?
Featuring a teaching from Likkutei Moharan on Pirkei Avos chapter 3, mishna 4.
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17min
April 24, 2020 Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi & Coronavirus
History, Pirkei Avos, Rambam, Gemora, Maharal, Lag BaOmer. Looking for meaning in the choices we are facing.
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21min
April 24, 2020 The Cormorant
What did Rav Yochanan say when he saw a cormorant? 🦅
Some thoughts on hashgocho protis from the writings of the Rebbe.
Based on Igros Kodesh vol.11, p.143-4; and vol.9, p.44
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6min

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The podcast currently has 170 episodes available.