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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 Korach

Alef Kaballah

Vayikach Korach 5727

The Alef Kabbala Group (17 June 2014) studied a discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe taught on Shabbat of Sedra Korach, 1967. Ethics of the Fathers terms the c...

Conflict for Heaven Hillel and Shamai Sacred Disagreement
Friday Night

Spiritual Seeker Or Rebel?

What distinguishes a rebel from an idealist, using Korach's story as a case study. The insight is that Korach's ideas about universal holiness were not wrong...

Rebel versus Idealist Korach's Ideas Method Matters
Rebbe's Discourses

Yehi Hashem Elokeinu Korach

This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Sedra Korach (Diaspora), 5728 (1968). On 3 Tammuz 1927, the Previous Rebbe delivered a discourse on the ...

From Mind To Heart Divine Radiance Wisdom And Understanding
Alef Kaballah

Hasam Nafshenu3Tammuz 5718

The Alef Kabbala Group (8 June 2010) explored an edited discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe said in 1958 on the Shabbat of Sedra Korach, which was on 3 Tammuz...

Staff of Aaron Firmament Division Unity vs Division
Friday Night

The Need For Distinctions

Korach's claim that 'everyone in the community is holy' in light of Chassidic teaching about the divine spark in all things. The insight is that while Chassi...

Need for Distinctions Universal Holiness Korach's Error
Rebbe's Discourses

Clearing The Path For Blessing

This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Sedra Korach, 5733 (1973). Following the challenge to Aaron's Priesthood, G-d instructed each Tribe to p...

Aaron's Staff Blessing Priesthood
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