Rabbi Tuvia Serber

This week we have two readings. Getting ready for Rosh Hashana we have two readings that are actually one. But the names represent opposite movements… Based on Likutey Sichot vol. 29, p. 173

In these challenging times, we need counsel to deal with depression. Here, a few ideas from the works of the Sages of Judaism. Sources:Pirkey Avot 1:6, 5:23Talmud Meguilla 6bTalmud Ketubot 67aTalmud Avoda Zara 3a

In this class we learn the deeper meaning of praises to God. We learn about a verse in Psalm 51 that sets the tone for praising His greatness.

This week’s reading starts with the Mitzvah of Bikkurim: the first fruits. This commandment offers a number of teachings, besides the specific laws of the practical Mitzvah. In this class, two teachings. Based on Likutei Sichot vol. 2, p. 390

In this class we explain the chassidic definition of pleasure: What is the highest level of pleasure that a human being can ever attain?

This is a chassidic discourse by the previous Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, of blessed memory, of the year 1930. In this discourse the Rebbe explains what is expected of a human being in regards to his behavior and his service to God.

In this week’s Torah reading we find lots of Mitzvoth (commandments). The opening verse already gives us an important lesson on how to serve God in the proper way.

This is a chassidic discourse by the previous Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, of blessed memory, of the year 1930. In this discourse the Rebbe explains what is expected of a human being in regards to his behavior and his service to God.

In this short class, I explain the main ideas and development of this book called Talmud, which is the main body of Jewish Learning.

This week’s Torah reading starts with a commandment regarding Judges and Policemen. Even though the Mitzvah might not apply in a physical sense, it still applies spiritually. What’s the meaning?