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Topics- SoulWords episodes

September 07 Pre-Selichos Farbrengen
Gathering near the Ohel ahead of the first Selichos, this farbrengen cuts through the traditional heaviness of Elul with a refreshing, empowering Chassidic truth: the path into the New Year is paved not with dread and rebuke, but with radical unity and clarity of purpose. Drawing from classic Chassidic stories—from Reb Shmuel Munkes confronting a fire-and-brimstone preacher to the Alter Rebbe’s pi
1 hr 48 min
August 03 His Father’s Shoes—20 Av Farbrengen
In accordance with the Rebbe’s request that gatherings be held on his father’s yahrzeit to study his teachings, this Chof Av farbrengen explores the life and Torah of Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson—from his heroic leadership under Soviet persecution to newly revealed documents surrounding a 1937 show trial. At its center is a remarkable letter thanking his son, the Rebbe, for a pair of shoes, whic
2 hr 5 min
May 18 Franz Kafka Yahrzeit
Live from the SoulWords House on Rosh Chodesh Sivan, Rabbi Shais Taub, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, and Bruce Backman come together for a raw and wide-ranging conversation honoring the yahrzeit of Franz Kafka. Why does Kafka continue to speak so powerfully to the Jewish soul? What is the spiritual root of alienation? Why do sensitive souls often feel like strangers in the world? And what happens when Ka
1 hr 13 min
March 26 Preparing for Pesach with Your Complex Kid
Pesach is supposed to be a time of freedom—but for many parents raising sensitive or easily overwhelmed children, it can feel like anything but.In this webinar, Rabbi Shais Taub and Dr. Ilyssa Bass address the real challenges of preparing for Pesach with a “complex child”—kids who feel things more intensely, struggle with transitions, and can become overwhelmed by the demands of Yom Tov.No unreali
1 hr 8 min
February 09 22 Shvat Farbrengen
Join of a 22 Shvat farbrengen in honor of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, livestreamed from the SoulWords House with Rabbi Shais Taub and special guest Rabbi Manis Friedman.
2 hr 56 min
February 03 In Memoriam: Lessons from My Mother
In this powerful lecture marking the shloshim (30-day memorial) of his mother, Rivkah bas Avraham obm, Rabbi Shais Taub weaves personal memory with Torah insight in a way that is both intimate and intellectually arresting. Drawing on his mother’s life as a speech pathologist, he explores what it truly means that the human being is defined by speech—how words emerge from the deepest levels of the s
1 hr 6 min
November 13, 2025 12 Pesukim for Parents: Torah Tzivah
12 Pesukim for Parents is a new series in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Twelve Pesukim. In this first class, we explore the opening verse—Torah Tziva Lanu Moshe—and the Rebbe’s vision behind teaching these verses to children. This class helps parents understand what Torah Tziva truly means: conveying to our children the preciousness of Torah.
Each video in this series will uncover another pasuk, offering insight into how parents can bring the Rebbe’s vision to life in their homes.
34 min
September 29, 2025 Chana's Prayer
In honor of Vov Tishrei, the yahrzeit of the Rebbe's mother, Rebbetzin Chana, this class delves into a profound teaching from Likkutei Sichos (Vol. 19, pp. 291-297). The Rebbe revolutionizes our understanding of prayer, drawing lessons from the prophetess Chana's example to reveal how asking for our needs can be the ultimate expression of our connection to the divine. Discover how this perspective
1 hr 50 min
August 15, 2025 The Extra Mile—20 Av Farbrengen
This special presentation on the Rebbe's father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, focuses on his teachings and the self-sacrifice to preserve his writings. Donate to Keren Levi Yitzchak: magbis.org/keren-levi-yitzchak
2 hr 10 min
August 07, 2025 Shidduchim: A Candid Conversation
An honest and compassionate discussion on the subject of shidduchim , led by Rabbi Shais Taub along with Tziporo Grodko of Stories of Hope . Recorded at a special Tu B'Av event at the Soul Words House, this video features a deep dive into tough questions submitted by the online community and live Q&A from the in-person audience. Partner with SoulWords by contributing at https://charidy.com/rst and
2 hr 3 min