Hakhel Is A Unique Mitzvah, And Shavuos is Hakhel on Steroids
Among the many mitzvahs of the Torah, few are as unique as Hakhel. What sets Hakhel apart from other mitzvahs? Its inclusivity.
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Weekly Dvar Torah: Torah and the Jewish Woman
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks into the question “What is it about the woman that makes her so central to Torah and the Jewish people?”
Weekly Dvar Torah: Rashbi and Blessings for Children
We all celebrated an amazing and inspiring Lag Baomer, when we had all the parades and rallies with and for the children. The Rebbe once said that the Rashbi comes to those parades and dances with the children, because this […]
SHAZAK: Behar/Bechukosai – Charity Ladder
Watch this weeks Shazak Parsha Production, with its spellbinding audiovisual storytelling of the parsha and Shazak style animations.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Born Anew
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into the saying that there are “three ‘Sheni’s”, three items that are called Sheni, and significance of what Sheni means.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Moshiach Alphabet
When the Rebbe spoke to us about the need to yearn for Moshiach with our whole truth, he gave us the best advice; start learning all about Moshiach. The Rebbe then listed several categories of texts, which to learn all about Moshiach. Que in the Moshiach Alphabet.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Eight Days of Passover, Now What?
For eight days we ate Matza, the food of faith and the food of healing. We absorbed faith by eating real physical food, and we benefited healing by eating the food of faith. Now we packed up the Pesach and we’re back to the mundane simple Chometz, just eating to survive. Will all this inspiration disappear?
Pre-Pesach Dvar Torah: A Joyful Seder Filled with Love
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells of the “Command” vs “Custum” controversy that permeates many of our seders
Weekly Dvar Torah: Happy Birthday Chassidim
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells of a Satmar Chossid that inspired him, and how he translated his words into action on how to be closer to the Rebbe.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Rebbe Rashab and Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells a story to illustrate the importance of a Tomim, bringing the meaning of a Tomim to life on the 103rd Yartzeit of the Rebbe Rashab.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Erecting the Tabernacle – the Mishkan
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman dissects the word Mishkan, providing context and meaning to this special and wonderful divine home.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Shine of the Jewish Woman
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into the greatness of the Jewish woman, highlighting their role with a special story of giving.
Videos: Taanis Esther with the Rebbe
We present the following two videos, courtesy of JEM, of the Rebbe reciting Selichos and the Haftorah on Taanis Esther at a Minyan in his home, where he davened during the mourning period following the Rebbetzin’s passing.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Why Did Haman Need Gallows 50 Cubits High?
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains the underlying significance of the gallows built 50 cubits high during the events of Purim.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Hashem Needs Your Donation, Otherwise He is Homeless
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman speaks about the Mishkan, and its importance for each and every one of us.
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Weekly Dvar Torah: Dealing with Our Donkey
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman uncovers the hidden meaning in the Hebrew word for donkey, our own physical bodies, and how a revolutionary concept is derived from it.
SHAZAK: Mishpatim – The Set Table
Watch this weeks Shazak Parsha Production, with its spellbinding audiovisual storytelling of the parsha and Shazak style animations.
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