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The Chabad Research Unit (CRU) explores communicating the essence of Judaism in a world of change.

Communication begins with oneself; then one is able to transmit knowledge and inspiration to others. The Chabad Research Unit seeks to reveal the subtleties, depths and meaning of Jewish teaching and life. As well as Friday Night, some articles and other information, this website contains scores of audio files of talks, lectures and shiurim on Jewish teaching, particularly its inner Chassidic-Kabbalistic dimension. Enjoy!

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This Week

Parashat Toldot

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Alef Kaballah

VayizraYitzhak Toledot 5727

The Alef Kabbala Group (29 October 2013) studied a discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe taught in 1986 on the Shabbat of Toledot, which was later edited by the...

Isaac Planted Hundredfold Spiritual Planting Divine Growth
Friday Night

Rights And Responsibilities

The concept of the birthright through Jacob and Esau, connecting it to the unique rights and responsibilities of the Jewish people. The Jew has a unique qual...

Birthright Rights and Responsibilities Jewish Mission
Rebbe's Discourses

VeEleh Toledot Yitzhak Toledot

This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Parshat Toledot, Erev Rosh Chodesh Kislev, 5718 (1957). The opening verse 'These are the generations of ...

Avraham And Chesed Yitzhak And Gevurah Patriarchs In Service
Alef Kaballah

Veyiten Lecha 28

The Alef Kabbala Group (13 November 2012)explored an edited discourse taught by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1967, on Shabbat of Sedra Toledot. This discusses th...

Isaac Blessing Esau Why Bless Esau Esau's Potential
Friday Night

Jewish Marriage: A Dwelling For The Divine

The first intermarriage through Esau's Hittite wives and explores the concept of Jewish marriage as a dwelling for the Divine. The contrast between Isaac's c...

Jewish Marriage Divine Dwelling Intermarriage
Rebbe's Discourses

Descent In Order To Rise

This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Parshat Toledot, 5727 (1967). A key theme in Chassidic teaching is 'descent in order to rise', and the S...

Descent To Rise Planting And Growth Yitzhak's Blessing
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