What is Chabad? Why did the Alter Rebbe choose the access point of the brain vs. the heart? Today's Hayom Yom lets us in to the formula of Chabad's philosophy.

Ahavas Yisrael; a core principle in Yiddishkeit. In today's Hayom Yom, the Ba'al Shem Tov teaches us that it must extend even to a Yid whom you have never met before! What kind of mindset can make that happen?

In these days leading up to Yud-Tes Kislev, the "Rosh Hashana of Chassidus", the Hayom Yom gives us glimpses into the fundamental philosophies of Chassidus. Today's Hayom Yom tells us that Chassidus reveals the essence of the Yid. How does that change the way you view yourself?

Rashi in this week's Parsha tells us that the name "Naftali" means "connected". Based on that, Chassidus says, the word "Tefilah" (Davening) comes from the root word "connection", and this is, of course, because Davening is our connection to Hashem. Why Davening more than other Mitzvos?

The 10th of Kislev marks the redemption of the Mitteler Rebbe from prison in Czarist Russia in the year 5587. The redemption of the soul is hinted out as well, in the Pasuk in today's Tehillim, "Podoh Beshalom Nafshi". As Chassidus explains, this is referring to learning Torah. How does learning Torah strengthen your Neshama?

Today, Tes Kislev is the birthday and Yahrtzeit of the Mitteler Rebbe, Reb Dovber, the second Chabad Rebbe. Born in the year 5534 and passed away on the same day in the year 5588. The Mitteler Rebbe was known for his focus on learning - and living - Chassidus. Let us ponder, what is the central topic of Chassidus?

Today's Hayom Yom tells us to contemplate on the gift we have of being able to bring Hashem great pleasure. But how?

Based on today's Hayom Yom, we discuss the fundamental approach of Chassidus towards this physical world.

Before Davening, one must think about Hashem; to Whom one is about to begin speaking.

Welcome to this new podcast, where we give the boys food for thought in the form of a 2-3 minute discussion from Chassidus, followed by an open-ended question which the boys then think to themselves for an answer - ensuring the word "Hashem" is somewhere in that answer.

Parents can build on this activity by listening to the discussion and question of the day and following up with their son, continuing the discussion at home, thereby strengthening the home-school relationship as well.

Today's question is based on the Chumash of the day, as explained in Chassidus, focusing on the effect Davening has on the rest of our day.