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Day 270: Negative Commandment 253

Second part in a series that takes a spiritual look at ethical dilemmas in Jewish thought. In this lecture, Rabbi Taub examines three concepts in depth: 1. The mitzvah to be "fruitful and multiply" as applied to non-Jews particularly in the Holy Land.2. A brief sketch of why the Torah view on abortion does not fit neatly into pro-choice or pro-life.3. When are we permitted to deviate from the truth?

Day 269: Negative Commandment 253

Day 268: Negative Commandment 251

Day 267: Negative Commandment 251

Day 266: Negative Commandment 250

Day 265: Negative Commandment 250

Day 264: Positive Commandment 245

The Divine energy that is referred to as "shem" (name) is hidden more deeply in creation than other kinds of Divine energy, however, it also reveals a deeper level of Divinity. The most deeply hidden G-dliness is closer to the actual Essence of the Creator than forms of creative energy that are more revealed. Chapters 6-7 of the discourse.

Day 263: Positive Commandment 245

A spiritual look at ethical dilemmas in Jewish thought. In this lecture, Rabbi Taub examines three concepts in depth: 1. What is the actual reason why one should not repeat someone else's ideas without attribution?2. Why is it preferred to slaughter an animal on Shabbos to feed a sick person even if non-kosher meat is available?3. Why are we forbidden from turning over an individual to be killed in order to save a group?

Day 262: Negative Commandment 299; Positive Commandment 202, 203; Negative Commandment 270

A meditation for generating a powerful love of G-d by redirecting feelings of love we already have for things of this world. This level of love is described in Ch. 43 of Tanya as "ahavas olam" (a love derived from the world.)

Day 261: Positive Commandment 181; Negative Commandment 309, 298; Positive Commandment 184

Having previously discussed the Divine creative energies known as ohr (light), chayus (life), and koach (power), we now introduce the category of shem (name) which refers to the idea that Hashem "speaks" the world into being. Chapter 5 of Basi LeGani 5744.

Day 260: Positive Commandment 247; Negative Commandment 293, 297; Positive Commandment 182

Day 259: Positive Commandment 225; Negative Commandment 296, 292

Day 258: Positive Commandment 236; Negative Commandment 289, 295

Day 257: Positive Commandment 236

Day 256: Positive Commandment 236

Based on Ch. 42 of Tanya, we examine the role of "da'as" in transforming abstract, spiritual ideas into experiential knowledge. Rabbi Taub presents a guided meditation on the power of G-d evident in a sunset. Third in a series on Tanya and meditation.

Day 255: Negative Commandment 269; Positive Commandment 204

Day 254: Positive Commandment 194

Day 253: Negative Commandment 266

Day 252: Negative Commandment 265

Since the time of their leaving Egypt, the mission of the Jewish people has been to refine the sparks of Divine energy that are hidden in this world. But is the Divine light really so concealed or is it in fact everywhere we look and in everything we see? This class covers Chapters 3-4 of the maamar.

Day 251: Negative Commandment 247

Day 250: Negative Commandment 245

Day 249: Negative Commandment 246, 243

Day 248: Positive Commandment 208; Negative Commandment 271, 272

The three levels of meditation (hisbonenus) are rungs on a ladder. Based on Hayom Yom 20 Tammuz. Meditation after study focuses on sensing the intellect of the concept; meditation before prayer focuses on sensing the vitality of the concept; and meditation during prayer focuses on sensing the G-dliness of the concept.

Day 247: Negative Commandment 244; Positive Commandment 239

Day 246: Positive Commandment 241

Day 245: Positive Commandment 241

Day 244: Positive Commandment 238

In this keynote address at the Kesher Nafshi shabbaton, Rabbi Shais Taub challenges the premise of "crisis chinuch" and argues that parents need to tap into not only the unconditional love but "unconditional pride" in every child. Rabbi Taub also discusses the importance of vulnerability, honesty, and authenticity in our families and community.

Day 243: Positive Commandment 240

Text-based study of the Rebbe's yearly 10 Shvat "Basi LeGani" maamar recited on the anniversary of the passing of his father-in-law and predecessor. The maamar from the year 5744 (1984) corresponds to the present year 5784 (2024.) This class covers Chapters 1-2 of the maamar.

Day 242: Positive Commandment 109, 237

A basic introduction to "hisbonenus," a Chabad chasidic meditative practice. The particular meditation that Rabbi Taub guides the class through is taken from Chapter 41 of Tanya and is a meditation specifically designed to foster feelings of awe of G-d.

Day 241: Positive Commandment 109

Day 240: Positive Commandment 109

Day 239: Positive Commandment 109

Day 238: Positive Commandment 109

Day 237: Positive Commandment 96

Christopher Hitchens once formulated a compelling argument that widespread atheism was an inevitability. It helped me better understand my faith.

Day 236: Positive Commandment 104

This advice is so simple it hardly deserves to be considered a life hack except for the fact that the vast majority of people will not be willing to do it. It's the difference between exhausting yourself trying to gain acceptance and being appreciated for who you truly are.

Day 235: Positive Commandment 106

Day 234: Positive Commandment 100