What am I here for? What is my mission? Chassidus addresses these core questions of existence by diving deep into the teachings of the Alter Rebbe. Using the Book of Tanya as a practical guide, we explore a framework for living with intention—fostering the love, fear, and motivation needed to serve G-d. Beyond just theory, Chassidus opens us up to a profound understanding of ourselves, the purpose of creation, and the entirety of reality.

Should bochurim drink alcohol? In this episode of Stump the Rabbi, Rabbi Noam Wagner shares the Rebbe’s clear approach: Chassidim don’t drink for the sake of drinking — they say “Lechaim.” The Rebbe emphasized that for those under forty, drinking should be extremely limited — no more than four small shot glasses, and never to the point of getting drunk. A farbrengen is about inspiration, and connection — not intoxication.

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We might hit a child to stop them from running into traffic but is that education? Or is it just force? Here is the critical distinction between protecting a child and teaching them.

Is there such a thing as a "non-Chassidish" question? Many of us hesitate to speak up at a farbrengen or a Q&A session because we’re afraid of how we might look to others. We worry that our doubts or curiosities might seem "unrefined."

In this episode, Rabbi Mendy Wolf challenges that mindset. he explains why hiding a question is actually the opposite of being Chassidish. If you care about your growth, you have to care enough to ask.

Stump the Rabbi - Rabbi Mendy Wolf

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What counts as bread in Jewish law? Believe it or not, some gluten-free options can still have the status of bread.

Stump the Rabbi - Rabbi Yoni Rappaport

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Stump The Rabbi — Rabbi Noam Wagner

Chof Beis Shevat marks the yartzeit of the Rebbe’s wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson.

More than just a date on the calendar, this day represents a monumental shift in Chabad and a new stage in the revelation of Moshiach. In this special 28-minute episode of Stump The Rabbi, we dive into the events of 1992, the Rebbe’s extraordinary response to the Rebbetzin’s passing, and the deep mystical lessons we can learn from her life.

How should a Chassid and every Jew commemorate this day? Join us as we explore how to bring the Rebbetzin’s legacy into our daily lives and prepare the world for the ultimate redemption.

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What are we actually doing when we say Yechi? Is it a holy proclamation of kingship, or has it just become another social slogan? Drawing a parallel to the prayer of Shema, Rabbi Yosef Katzman challenges us to move beyond the shouting and treat the crowning of Moshiach with the same reverence and dignity we afford our most sacred prayers. If saying Yechi is our way of declaring the King, then the way we say it—with respect, timing, and intentionality—matters just as much as the words themselves.

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If the Torah is the ultimate guide for the world, why wasn’t it there from Day One?

Creation begins, history unfolds, generations rise and fall and only later does the Torah appear. Was the world incomplete without it? Or was something happening beneath the surface?

Stump the Rabbi - Rabbi Shloma Majeski

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How should one ask the Rebbe for guidance?

Is writing to the Rebbe merely a custom — or is it something much deeper?

In this episode of Stump the Rabbi, Rabbi Noam Wagner explores the Chassidic foundation of writing to the Rebbe and explains why the Rebbe himself described it as “like Yechidus” — a private audience.

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In this episode of Stump the Rabbi, Rabbi Yosef Katzman explores a powerful and often misunderstood question: Are we allowed to “test” Hashem?

We’re often taught that giving tzedakah brings blessing, and many people quote the idea that Hashem will repay 10 times the amount that you gave. But is that really how it works? Can a person give charity with the expectation of receiving more in return or does that cross a line?