Through the ages, many have claimed to have received a sign from Heaven, sometimes even on a piece of paper. Explore various claims -- including one that is mentioned in halacha -- and gain some insight into an obscure topic.

In memory of Reb Moshe Yehudah ben Reb Tzvi Yosef Kotlarsky, on his second yahrzeit, 27 Iyar.

How much money is one permitted to give to tzedakah? We usually say 20% -- but in one place, Rambam says it is false piety to give more than 20%, yet in another place he says you can! And the Alter Rebbe says you can give ALL your money to tzedakah!

Explore the halachic side of the coin with special guests Rabbi Yaakov Emden, the Chida & the Rebbe Rashab. Featuring a cherry on top with the spiritual lessons behind the 3 possible options of tzedakah giving.

Based on Likkutei Sichos vol.27 Bechukosai sicha 3

A class about what AI is demanding of us.

In Parshas Emor the Torah lists the yomim tovim in chronological order, and the mishna follows a similar pattern in Seder Moed. Yet in his Sefer Zenanim, Rambam switches the order. This shiur explores the reasons behind this change, visiting the great R. Yosef Engel and R. Yosef Rosen along the way, as illuminated by the Rebbe. Based on Likkutei Sichos vol.32 Emor sicha 1.

Family Purity & intimacy

Based on Likkutei Torah 35b

Parshas Kedoshim contains 51 Mitzvos (!). One of them is the prohibition to defraud with inaccurate weights and measures.

Explore a passage in the Rambam which is echoed in the Choshen Mishpat section of Shulchan Aruch— and discover a deeper life lesson within this mitzvah.

Sources: Gemora, Rambam, Tur Beis Yosef, Sefer Meiras Einayim, Prisha, Rabbeinu Bechaye, Sefer HaChinuch, Minchas Chinuch and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Based in Likkutei Sichos vol.27 Kedoshim Sicha 2.

Discussion of many laws and customs of the wedding.

Teaching from Sefer Yetzirah on the parsha and beyond

If someone owes you money and says, “I’ll pay you after Pesach,” how long is that? The day after? A week?

Uncover an unusual Halacha in the Shulchan Aruch which just doesn’t seem to belong. Explore the writings of Rabbi Yosef Karo, the Levush, Gra, Sefer Meiras Einayim, Shach & Rabbi Yaakov Emden.