This week's readings contain many commandments. One of them is called Orla, which refers to the fruits of the first three years of a new planted tree. A simple and powerful lesson can be learnt from it's details.Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 3, p. 993

The names of this week's Torah reading appear to be the opposite of their content. A closer look into the meaning of those names and the ideas on the readings reveals a deep connection. Also, a deep relationship between these two readings.Based on Likutei Sichot, vol. 22, p. 70

This week's Torah reading is called Shemini, which means Eighth. Clearly, the eight comes after the seven, however, in this case, the seven and seem to be disconnected: What does the eighth mean?Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 17, p. 92

This week's Torah reading talks, among other things, about the fire in the Altar of the Temple. The Torah is an instruction and lesson book for all times and places. What is the lesson of the fire in the Altar?Based on Likkutei Sichot vol. 1, p. 217

This week's Torah reading opens the book of the laws of the Temple and Tabernacle. One of the main services there was that of the offerings. What lessons can we extract from them?Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 1, p. 939

This week there are two readings. Each one of them represent, in their names and in their content, the idea of group vs. individuals, general vs. particular. What lesson can we learn from them?Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 21, p. 250

This is a free translation of a talk from the Rebbe of parashat Yitro, 1965. Printed in Likkutei Sichot, vol. 11, p. 74. 1. Regarding what is written in our Torah portion: “And Jethro said: Blessed be the L-rd who has delivered you” — our Sages of blessed memory said: “It is a disgrace for… Leer más »Parashat Yitro - Refining paganism

This week's Torah reading talks about the Kiyor, a big washing basin for the Kohanim (priests) to wash their hands and feet before starting the daily service in the Temple. The material used to build it and it's usage has an eternal lesson.

In this week's Torah reading we learn about the garments of the High Priest. Even from there, we can extract lessons for life. Based on Sefer HaSichot 5748, vol. 1, p. 314.

In this week's Torah reading we learn about the donations the Jewish people gave for the building of the Tabernacle (Mishkan). There were, actually, three types of donations with several differences: what do they represent in the spiritual realm? Based on Likkutei Sichot vol. 1, p. 162