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In this part of the maamar, the Rebbe explains how the "king in the field" analogy does not depict an "arousal from Above" inasmuch as it only reveals that which the people had inside of them all along—namely, a desire to be close to the king. Furthermore, the response of the people causes an elevation in the king himself. We study Chapter 6 and the beginning of chapter 7.

The Rebbe gives a novel interpretation of the reason for the king's smile in the Alter Rebbe's famous parable of the King in the Field. Chapters 4 and 5.

Having explained in chapters 1-7 how Hashem is the only true existence and that the worlds are not something "other" than Him, we now turn our attention to the oneness of Hashem in terms of Himself. Hashem is a simple oneness, not a composite of attributes.

Day 295: Positive Commandment 197; Negative Commandment 234

Day 294: Positive Commandment 242

Day 293: Positive Commandment 244

Day 292: Negative Commandment 219; Positive Commandment 244

Symbols of cultural identity that inspired Jewish boomers are not meaningful to Gen Z. Is this the end of Judaism or a new beginning? Rabbi Shais Taub suggests that the only thing left is to explain the mystical truth about the uniqueness of this physical world. Recorded in front of a group of college students from Aish UK on a trip to NYC.

The name Purim refers to the "pur" or the lottery cast by Haman to choose the month in which to carry out his evil plan. Why is the name of the holiday connected with attempted tool of destruction? We begin to explain that the idea of a lottery, which features both on Purim as well as Yom Kippur, refers to a level beyond the normal framework. Chapters 1-2 of the discourse.

Day 291: Negative Commandment 267, 268

Join Rabbi Shais Taub in a guided meditation based on Chapter 44 of Tanya, which helps one to cultivate a deep love for Hashem by contemplating His role as the source of our life. This is the meditation known as "My Soul, I desire You."

Day 290: Positive Commandment 201

Day 289: Positive Commandment 200; Negative Commandment 238

How does the concept of Bitachon (trust in G-d) apply to earning a living? Rabbi Shais Taub speaks about the spiritual principles of financial success without distraction or worry.

Day 288: Positive Commandment 243

Day 287: Positive Commandment 235; Negative Commandment 254, 255

Day 286: Positive Commandment 196; Negative Commandment 233; Positive Commandment 234, 233; Negative Commandment 261

Day 285: Positive Commandment 232; Negative Commandment 258, 259, 257, 260

Day 284: Positive Commandment 245

Day 283: Positive Commandment 245

Day 282: Positive Commandment 245

Day 281: Positive Commandment 245

Day 280: Positive Commandment 236

Day 279: Positive Commandment 236

Drawing on the mystical teachings of Chassidus and Kabbalah, Rabbi Shais Taub explores masculine and feminine paradigms in marriage and relationships. This enlightening talk offers practical insights and a clear understanding of gender dynamics rooted in Jewish spirituality which will bring clarity to those seeking to deepen their insights into male-female interactions.

Day 278: Positive Commandment 236

Day 277: Positive Commandment 236

Day 276: Positive Commandment 245

Day 275: Positive Commandment 245

Day 274: Positive Commandment 245

Day 273: Positive Commandment 245

Day 272: Negative Commandment 252

Day 271: Negative Commandment 252

In this class, we give a review of the main themes covered so far in the previews chapters and we study the final chapter which explains the paradox of how the levels we have learned about called "ohr" (light) and "shem" (name) can coexist. We discuss two main ways in which we can perceive Hashem's presence in creation: Hashem as He gives life to the world and Hashem as He gives existence to the world something from nothing. Chapter 8 of the discourse.

Day 270: Negative Commandment 253

This maamar of the Rebbe is based on a maamar of the Alter Rebbe in Likkutei Torah which describes how to instill in oneself the feeling that the Torah is truly new everyday. Chapters 1-3 of the maamar.

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?

The second session of the all-day workshop on Judaism and recovery begins with a guided meditation on acceptance followed by a round of Q&A. This video is PART 2 of an intensive all-day workshop entitled "Practicing Acceptance in our Lives and in the Steps" which was conducted in London, UK on July 4, 2024.

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