Chabad.org to Launch “Tanya Summit” for Chai Elul 

In a new initiative to make the profound wisdom of Chabad Chassidus accessible to a global audience, Chabad.org has announced the upcoming “Tanya Summit,” a premier five-part online experience set to premiere on Chai Elul, Wednesday, September 10, 2026.

The summit, described as an “unforgettable Tanyatic journey,” will feature five leading scholars and educators unpacking central themes of the Tanya, the foundational text of Chabad Chassidus penned by the Alter Rebbe.

“From unleashing our deepest potential to overcoming our greatest challenges, the Tanya conveys G-dliness in a way that transforms all of the human experience,” the organizers stated.

Each of the five sessions—which will become available at 7:00 p.m. Eastern—will be presented by a different teacher, focusing on a unique aspect of Tanya’s practical philosophy:

Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson will address the theme of “A Tale of Two Souls,” exploring the inner tug-of-war between the divine and animal souls.

Rabbi Levi Dubov of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, will present “Self(less) Help,” guiding participants to transcend self-doubt and access their most authentic selves.

Mrs. Nechama Caplan of Tsfat, Israel, will tackle questions of purpose and meaning in “I’m In. Significant.”

Mrs. Rochel Schmukler, a teacher from Los Angeles, will delve into “Is Joy An Emoji?”—a session on accessing genuine joy in the modern age.

Rabbi Tzvi Freeman, a senior editor at Chabad.org, will conclude with “iTanya,” a personal exploration of how the text empowers an individual’s connection to Torah, Mitzvos, and G-d.

Each presentation is followed by a Q&A session with Chabad.org host Chana Weisberg, helping viewers assimilate what they learned and filling in gaps. 

The summit comes as excitement is building around the Chabad.org Tanya Project, which is reimagining the translation of Tanya with graphics, visuals, miniature essays and more.

Access to the summit is free, but registration is required at www.Chabad.org/Summit.