Shabbat
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Noah 1990
The Alef Kabbala group explored a discourse on NOAH 1990, 24 Oct 06. This discourse "These are the Generations of Noah 5751" (mugah) was taught by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1990. The name Noah means...
The Effect of Shabbat and of Leadership
This discourse taught in 1962 starts by discussing the spiritual effect of Shabbat or a Festival. This is similar to a passage from the Zohar said on Friday night, beginning "Kegavna" ('Just As')....
Sedra Balak
A beautiful discussion of the nature of Shabbat, taught by the Rebbe in 1965.
To Shabbat and from Shabbat
The days of the week are a spiritual "building of the Sanctuary", actualized on Shabbat. Further, Shabbat empowers us to advance into the week ahead.
Two Aspects of Shabbat
In this discourse, taught for Sedra Vayakhel in 1965, the Rebbe explains two aspects of Shabbat: one as completion of our effort and the other as inspiration for the week ahead.
Shabbat as 'Great Love'
The Rebbe taught this discourse in 1965 on Shabbat Pekudei. It describes the process of daily Prayer in which one evokes heartfelt love for the Divine. The discourse explains...
Dimensions of Shabbat
This discourse, taught by the Rebbe in 1965 on Shabbat Sedra Behar, presents a deep analysis of three different dimensions of Shabbat: Friday night, Shabbat day, and the time of the 'third meal' and...
Rosh Hashana on Shabbat
This discourse, said by the Rebbe on the eve of Rosh Hashana in the autumn of 1972, discusses the rule that when Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat, one does not sound the Shofar. The Talmud says this is...
"Introduction to Kabbalah: 4. Shabbat and Marriage"
"Introduction to Kabbalah: 4. Shabbat and Marriage".
Beha'alotecha - Real People
Drawing on the Lubavitcher Rebbe's teaching (Likkutei Sichot vol. 4), this piece reflects on the Manna described in Sedra Beha'alotecha: a food "from Heaven" that nourished the Jewish people in the...
Day Of Repentance, Atonement And Joy
How repentance and joy can coexist on Yom Kippur, distinguishing between lower repentance rooted in regret and upper repentance rooted in love of G-d and characterised by joy. The fact that Yom...
Gathering Together
On the great gathering that opened the Vayakhel Sedra, when Moses assembled all the Jewish people the day after receiving the second Tablets. The connection between Shabbat, which Moses taught at...
The Power Of Torah
The transformative power of Torah study through the episode of the man gathering sticks on Shabbat after the nation's despair. Torah study transforms one's perspective and gives meaning and hope even...
The Silent Shofar
The inner meaning of the Shofar as a wordless surrender of self before G-d and how, in a year when Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat, the Shofar is not blown because Shabbat itself expresses the same...
Day of Rest - what about the Rest?
A talk by Rabbi Mendy Lew from the Inspire 2007 conference examining what Shabbat as a "day of rest" truly means in practice, and what aspects of life and spirit are nourished during this weekly...
Shabbat for a Healthy Body and Soul
A talk by Rabbi Yosi Asherov from the Inspire 2007 conference on the physical and spiritual health benefits of Shabbat observance. Drawing on Jewish sources and contemporary understanding, the talk...
The Secret of Shabbat
A talk by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz from the Inspire 2007 conference revealing the deeper spiritual meaning of Shabbat beyond its role as a day of rest. Drawing on kabbalistic and Chassidic sources, the...
Partner In Creation
This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Sedra Bereishit, 5725 (1964). The Talmud states that one who recites Vayechulu on Friday evening becomes a partner with G-d in Creation. The...