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This Discourse was said for Sedra Toledot in 1966. The Scriptural text states that Isaac 'planted' and the crops were a hundredfold more than expected, and G-d blessed him, and he became very great....
This discourse was taught by the Rebbe in 1964, for Shabbat Toledot. The Sedra begins 'And these are generations of Isaac the son of Abraham. Abraham begat Isaac.' The discourse explores this...
The Rebbe taught this discourse on Shabbat Toledot which was the eve of Rosh Chodesh (New Moon of) Kislev in 1953. On the eve of the New Moon, the moon is hidden. Then a thin sliver of moon is...
The Rebbe taught this discourse for Sedra Toledot in 1964. It uses the first verse of the Sedra to explain one's path in service of G-d and in Prayer
The Rebbe taught this discourse on Shabbat Toledot in 1964. It explains the opening verse as guidance in stages of love and awe of the Divine.
This discourse taught by the Rebbe on Shabbat Toledot in 1987, which was the eve of Rosh Chodesh, focuses on the special Haftorah (from I Sam.20:18 ff.) read on such a Sabbath. The discourse explores...
In this discourse of Parshat Toledot in 1964 the Rebbe describes how Lower Fear, Lower Love, Great Love and Exalted Fear form the different stages in meaningful prayer.
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 Rebbe. This explores the idea that...
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 the blessing which Isaac gave his son Jacob...
The Alef Kabbala Group (22 November 2011) studied a discourse for Sedra Toledot said in 1967 and published in edited form in 1989. This discusses Isaac's blessing to Jacob: 'May G-d (Elokim) grant...
The Alef Kabbala Group (2 November 2010) explored an unedited discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe said in 1957,on Shabbat of Toledot, on the opening verse which says "And these are the generations of...
The Alef Kabbala Group (17 November 09), New Moon of Kislev, explored a discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe said on Shabbat Toledot 1953 (5714)on the theme of the cycle of the moon. After being...
> The Alef Kabbala Group (25 November 08) explored a discourse taught by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1966 (and later edited) concerning Sedra Toledot. The discourse begins Vayizra Yitzhak, Isaac sowed...
The Alef Kabbala group (6 Nov 07) studied a discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe said on Shabbat Toledot 5728 (1967) on the verse "And G-d (Elokim) should give you", the blessing given by Isaac to...
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 quality among the nations but must strive to...
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 concern for proper marriage and Esau's...
A nuanced look at Esau, seeking the positive dimension in him and examining the question of whether a person is evil from birth or has free will to choose. The Lubavitcher Rebbe's positive...
Whether we have the power to change our own lives or whether we are entirely products of environment, using Rebecca as a model of strength of character. Despite coming from a thoroughly idolatrous...
The importance of the family as a uniquely human institution and examines the contrast between Jacob and Esau as sons of Isaac and Rebecca. The challenges faced by Jewish parents whose children take...
The first intermarriage in the Torah through Esau's Hittite wives, and the grief this caused Isaac and Rebecca. The contrast between Rebecca, who rose above her idol-worshipping family background,...
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 Yitzhak the son of Avraham, Avraham...
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 Sedra illustrates this through Yitzhak...
This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Parshat Toledot, 5725 (1965). The verse 'These are the generations of Isaac the son of Abraham, Abraham begat Isaac' contains apparent...