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801
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 43, Part 4. 2nd of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 43, Part 4. 2nd of Iyar for a Regular Year
Apr 30, 2025
12:14
Story of Apta Rav and Goiel Yisroel
802
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 44, Part 2. 3rd of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 44, Part 2. 3rd of Iyar for a Regular Year
May 1, 2025
8:09
Story of R Chaim and Zanz
803
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 44, Part 3. 4th of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 44, Part 3. 4th of Iyar for a Regular Year
May 2, 2025
9:46
Story of R Aizik and the cemetery
804
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 45, Part 1. 7th of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 45, Part 1. 7th of Iyar for a Regular Year
May 5, 2025
9:50
Story of Koznitz Maggid and bed of bricks
805
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 45, Part 2. 8th of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 45, Part 2. 8th of Iyar for a Regular Year
May 6, 2025
12:21
Story of Apta Rav and honoring Shabbos
806
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 46, Part 1. 9th of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 46, Part 1. 9th of Iyar for a Regular Year
May 7, 2025
13:58
Story of the Apta Rav discovering Chassidus
807
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 46, Part 2. 10th of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 46, Part 2. 10th of Iyar for a Regular Year
May 8, 2025
12:00
Story of Kotzker and money
808
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 46, Part 3. 11th of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 46, Part 3. 11th of Iyar for a Regular Year
May 9, 2025
13:27
Story of R Elimelech of Dinov and Pesach Seder
809
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 48, Part 1. 14th of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 48, Part 1. 14th of Iyar for a Regular Year
May 12, 2025
11:30
Story of Baal Shem Tov and losing the world to come
810
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 48, Part 2. 15th of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 48, Part 2. 15th of Iyar for a Regular Year
May 13, 2025
13:32
Story of the Baal Shem Tov as a BaHelfer
811
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 49, Part 1. 18th of Iyar for a Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 1, Lekutei Amorim, Chapter 49, Part 1. 18th of Iyar for a Regular Year
May 16, 2025
12:02
Story of R Sholom of Belz and disappearing
812
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemunah, Chapter 6, P 1. 16th Sivan for Regular Yea
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemunah, Chapter 6, P 1. 16th Sivan for Regular Yea
Jun 12, 2025
7:19
Story of Shpoleh Zeida and matzos for Pesach
813
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 6, P 2. 17th Sivan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 6, P 2. 17th Sivan for Regular Year
Jun 13, 2025
13:04
Story of the Previous Rebbe and the Beineni Niggun
814
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 7, P 2. 20th Sivan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 7, P 2. 20th Sivan for Regular Year
Jun 16, 2025
10:55
Story of the Alter Rebbe hiring a tutor for the Mittler Rebbe
815
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 7, P 3. 21st Sivan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 7, P 3. 21st Sivan for Regular Year
Jun 17, 2025
6:50
Story of Previous Rebbe as a child thinking Chassidus
816
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 7, P 4. 22nd Sivan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 7, P 4. 22nd Sivan for Regular Year
Jun 18, 2025
10:34
Story of Rebbe Rashab and wish for Previous Rebbe
817
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 7, P 5. 23rd Sivan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 7, P 5. 23rd Sivan for Regular Year
Jun 19, 2025
12:27
Story of R Zalman of Velozin and his doctor
818
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 9, P 1. 28th Sivan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Shaar Hayichud Vehaemuna, Chapter 9, P 1. 28th Sivan for Regular Year
Jun 24, 2025
8:51
Baal Shem Tov and the Nodeh BeYehudah
819
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 1, P 1. 7th Tammuz for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 1, P 1. 7th Tammuz for Regular Year
Jul 3, 2025
15:33
Story of R Mordechai of Chernobyl and the early waker
820
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 1, P 2. 8th Tammuz for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 1, P 2. 8th Tammuz for Regular Year
Jul 4, 2025
16:38
Story of R Yisroel Charif and joining the Baal Shem Tov
821
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 3, P 2. 11th Tammuz for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 3, P 2. 11th Tammuz for Regular Year
Jul 7, 2025
9:46
Story of R Yisroel Gutman and the desperate divorce
822
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 3, P 3. 12th Tammuz for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 3, P 3. 12th Tammuz for Regular Year
Jul 8, 2025
11:58
Story of Ramban and his mother gravestone
823
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 4, P 1. 13th Tammuz for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 4, P 1. 13th Tammuz for Regular Year
Jul 9, 2025
12:01
Story of R Yaakov of Lisa and the Speech
824
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 4, P 3. 14th Tammuz for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Book 2, Igeress HaTeshuvah, Chapter 4, P 3. 14th Tammuz for Regular Year
Jul 11, 2025
15:17
Story of the Taz and going into Golus
825
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 2, P 1. 6th Av for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 2, P 1. 6th Av for Regular Year
Jul 31, 2025
11:58
Story of the Baal Shem Tov and finding a new Rebbe
826
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 13, P 1. 12 the Elul for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 13, P 1. 12 the Elul for Regular Year
Sep 5, 2025
10:22
Story of R Elimelech and sleeping at night
827
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 14, P 2. 16 the Elul for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 14, P 2. 16 the Elul for Regular Year
Sep 9, 2025
8:44
Story of R Yisroel of Ruzhin and crying during Rosh Hashanah
828
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 15, P 1. 17th Elul for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 15, P 1. 17th Elul for Regular Year
Sep 10, 2025
12:12
Story of the teacher of R Yisroel of Ruzhin
829
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 16, P 1. 22th Elul for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 16, P 1. 22th Elul for Regular Year
Sep 15, 2025
9:12
Story of R Yisroel of Ruzhin and drinking after davening
830
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 27, P 1. 12 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 27, P 1. 12 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Nov 3, 2025
13:11
Story of the Burial site of R Elimelech of Luzensk
831
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 27, P 2. 13 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 27, P 2. 13 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Nov 4, 2025
8:50
Story of R Yitzchak Meir of Ger and remembering his Tosofos
832
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 27, P 3. 14 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 27, P 3. 14 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Nov 5, 2025
6:13
Story of the Maggid listening to the frogs
833
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 27, P 4. 15 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 27, P 4. 15 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Nov 6, 2025
16:43
Story of Yismach Moshe in Lublin
834
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 27, P 5. 16 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 27, P 5. 16 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Nov 7, 2025
11:26
Story of R Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and Atah Hoiresah
835
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 29, P 1. 19 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 29, P 1. 19 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Nov 10, 2025
17:28
R Zushe and his supporter
836
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 29, P 3. 21 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 29, P 3. 21 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Nov 12, 2025
16:51
Story of the Baal Shem Tov and the slaughterer
837
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 29, P 2. 20 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 29, P 2. 20 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Nov 12, 2025
14:59
Story of Rebbitzin Rivka and eating before davening
838
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 32, P 1. 26 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Igeress HaKodesh, Chapter 32, P 1. 26 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Nov 17, 2025
14:06
The Baal Shem Tov and swimming
839
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 3, P 1. 29 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 3, P 1. 29 of Cheshvan for Regular Year
Nov 20, 2025
13:16
Story of R Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and the Oxen merchant
840
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 3, P 4. 4 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 3, P 4. 4 of Kislev for Regular Year
Nov 24, 2025
9:20
Story of the Rebbe Maharash and thinking Chassidus in the street
841
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 3, P 5. 5 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 3, P 5. 5 of Kislev for Regular Year
Nov 25, 2025
13:33
Story of R Yitzchak of Vorki and speech
842
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 3, P 6. 6 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 3, P 6. 6 of Kislev for Regular Year
Nov 26, 2025
8:33
Story of the Baal Shem Tov and the reincarnation
843
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 6, P 2. 15 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 6, P 2. 15 of Kislev for Regular Year
Dec 5, 2025
12:59
Story of Vilna Goan and Tefillin
844
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 9, P 1. 18 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Kuntes Achron, Chapter 9, P 1. 18 of Kislev for Regular Year
Dec 8, 2025
13:41
Story of Maggid becoming a Chossid of Baal Shem Tov
845
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Intro. 19 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Intro. 19 of Kislev for Regular Year
Dec 10, 2025
15:17
Story of Alter Rebbe and visits in jail by Baal Shem Tov
846
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Intro, P2. 19 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Intro, P2. 19 of Kislev for Regular Year
Dec 11, 2025
14:52
Story of Mittler Rebbe and the scientific discovery
847
Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen at Magen Israel, Great Neck
Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen at Magen Israel, Great Neck
Dec 12, 2025
1:52:19
Recording at Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen at Magen Israel Center 2025.
848
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 1, Part 1. 22 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 1, Part 1. 22 of Kislev for Regular Year
Dec 12, 2025
15:13
Story of Bnei Yisaschar and Chanukah
849
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 3, Part 1. 25 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 3, Part 1. 25 of Kislev for Regular Year
Dec 15, 2025
9:26
Story of the Chozeh of Lublin and Chanukah Candles
850
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 3, Part 2. 26 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 3, Part 2. 26 of Kislev for Regular Year
Dec 16, 2025
14:04
Story of R Hillel of Paritz and keeping Shabbos
851
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 4, Part 1. 27 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 4, Part 1. 27 of Kislev for Regular Year
Dec 17, 2025
12:19
Story of the Baal Shem Tov praying
852
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 4, Part 2. 28 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 4, Part 2. 28 of Kislev for Regular Year
Dec 18, 2025
13:22
Story of Gerrer Rebbe and the insulted attendant
853
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 4, Part 3. 29 of Kislev for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 4, Part 3. 29 of Kislev for Regular Year
Dec 19, 2025
11:01
Story of R Dovid of Lelpv and selling beer
854
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 6, Part 1. 2 of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 6, Part 1. 2 of Teves for Regular Year
Dec 22, 2025
14:14
R Sholom of Belz and building his Shul
855
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 6, Part 2. 3rd of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 6, Part 2. 3rd of Teves for Regular Year
Dec 23, 2025
12:28
Story of Rebbe Maharash and attendant
856
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 7, Part 1. 4th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 7, Part 1. 4th of Teves for Regular Year
Dec 24, 2025
11:28
Story of the humility of R Elimelech of Luzensk
857
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 7, Part 2. 5th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 7, Part 2. 5th of Teves for Regular Year
Dec 25, 2025
13:05
Story of R Osher of Stolin and showing ones negative traits to the Rebbe
858
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 7, Part 3. 6th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 7, Part 3. 6th of Teves for Regular Year
Dec 26, 2025
14:36
Story of Tzemach Tzedek and the wagon driver
859
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 8, Part 2. 8th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 8, Part 2. 8th of Teves for Regular Year
Dec 28, 2025
13:53
Story of Oppressing R Nachman of Breslov
860
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 9, Part 1. 9th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 9, Part 1. 9th of Teves for Regular Year
Dec 29, 2025
11:37
Story of Rebbe Maharash and a simple Jew in Jerusalem
861
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 9, Part 2. 10th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 9, Part 2. 10th of Teves for Regular Year
Dec 30, 2025
17:25
Story of Alter Rebbe and falling on his hand
862
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 10, Part 1. 11th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 10, Part 1. 11th of Teves for Regular Year
Dec 31, 2025
17:59
Story of the Alter Rebbe and magicians next door
863
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 10, Part 2. 12th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 10, Part 2. 12th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 1, 2026
13:50
Story of R Uri of Sterlisk and donating miztvas for the impoverished chossid
864
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 11, Part 1. 13th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 11, Part 1. 13th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 2, 2026
16:31
Story of R Hillel of Paritch and davening before davening
865
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 12, Part 3. 16th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 12, Part 3. 16th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 5, 2026
8:14
Story of R Yisrael of Ruzhin and the Yetzer Harah
866
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 12, Part 4. 17th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 12, Part 4. 17th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 6, 2026
11:44
Story of the Chossid who was passed over as Rebbe
867
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 13, Part 1. 18th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 13, Part 1. 18th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 7, 2026
14:11
Story of R Yitzchak of Vorki and the graffiti
868
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 13, Part 2. 19th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 13, Part 2. 19th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 8, 2026
11:30
Story of Maggid and Koznitz and a successful speech
869
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 13, Part 3. 20th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 13, Part 3. 20th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 9, 2026
10:39
Story of Rebbe and Menachem HaKohen
870
Yeshaya Hanavi. Isaiah the Prophet (Part 1)
Yeshaya Hanavi. Isaiah the Prophet (Part 1)
Dec 11, 2022
49:14
The Untold Story of Yeshaya Hanavi Join us as we delve into the fascinating life of Yeshaya Hanavi, one of the most influential prophets in Jewish history. Born into the royal family of King David, Yeshaya’s ancestry set the stage for a life of spiritual significance. In this episode, we explore his early years, from his birth and childhood to the moment he received his first divine prophecy. Discover the unique style of Yeshaya’s prophecies—messages that offered warnings and profound visions of redemption. We unpack his first major prophecy, reflecting on its importance and lasting impact. As the author of the Book of Yeshaya, he gave us some of the most vivid descriptions of what the world will look like when Moshiach comes and also the iconic vision of the Throne of Hashem. Finally, we examine his role in the political landscape of his time, particularly his interactions with King Achaz and the Assyrian Empire, and how these events shaped the upcoming wars, prophecies, and future Kings. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Yeshaya's Ancestry 06:24 Yeshaya's Birth and Childhood 09:24 Story of Yeshaya Receiving First Prophecy 19:02 The Style of Yeshaya's Prophecies 23:59 The End of Yeshaya's First Prophecy 26:46 The Book of Yeshaya, Moshiach, and Throne of Hashem 37:29 Yeshaya, King Achaz, and the Assyrians
871
Yeshaya Hanavi (Part 2)
Yeshaya Hanavi (Part 2)
Jan 1, 2023
55:16
Continued from part 1. The Story of Yeshaya Hanavi (Isaiah the Prophet) Part 6 - King Chizkiyahu’s Movement of Teshuvah Part 7 - King Chizkiyahu and Strengthening his Position Part 8 - King Chizkiyaku’s War against Sancheriv and Yeshaya's Prophecies of Salvation Part 9 - Chizkiyahu’s Illness and Yeshaya's Prophecy of Doom and Recovery
872
Yeshaya Hanavi (Part 3)
Yeshaya Hanavi (Part 3)
Jan 8, 2023
47:11
Story of King Chizkiyahu and Yeshaya Hanavi, Babylonian Envoy, Passing of King Chizkiyahu, King Menasheh and the passing of Yeshaya Hanavi.
873
Kalev Ben Yefuneh (Part 1)
Kalev Ben Yefuneh (Part 1)
Jan 15, 2023
48:51
Story of Kalev Ben Yefuneh. Early Life and Ancestry, Marriage to Miriam, Miriam and Kalev’s Children, Chur and the Battle Against Amalek, The Murder of Chur, The Building of the Mishkan by Betzalel, Calev: The Successful Spy for Moshe, Detouring at Chevron, and Spies vs Kalev and Yehoshua.
874
Kalev Ben Yefuneh (Part 2)
Kalev Ben Yefuneh (Part 2)
Jan 22, 2023
44:22
Continued from previous class. In this section we discuss the second Spying for Moshe and the Spying Expedition for Yehoshua (Yehoshua’s Instructions, The Mission, Rachav Saving the Spies).
875
Kalev Ben Yefuneh (Part 3)
Kalev Ben Yefuneh (Part 3)
Feb 12, 2023
45:54
Part 3 of the Story of Calev (Caleb) Ben Yefuneh: Conquering of Chevron, Conquering of Devir, Achsa and Osniel Ben Kenaz, and the Gilgul and second marriage of Kalev.
876
The Early Life of Moshe (Part 1)
The Early Life of Moshe (Part 1)
Apr 23, 2023
38:05
This episode traces the early life of Moshe Rabbeinu, beginning with Pharaoh's decree to drown all newborn boys and Amram’s decision to remarry Yocheved, leading to Moshe’s birth. It follows Moshe as he is adopted by Basya, grows up in the palace, and begins to connect with his enslaved brethren. The episode ends with Moshe’s escape from arrest, his journey to the Kingdom of Kush, and his surprising rise to kingship. 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Drowning the Boys in the Nile 02:17 - Amram Remarries Yocheved 04:23 - Moshe is Born 10:01 - Basya Adopts Moshe 19:43 - Moshe Visits the Enslaved Jews 25:12 - Moshe is Arrested and Escapes 26:47 - Moshe Goes to the Kingdom of Kush 31:50 - Moshe Becomes King What happened to Moshe (Moses) between his escape from Egypt and his return to be the Jewish Leader. Moshe left Egypt at age 12 or 18 and returned at the age of 80? What happened during that time? Moshe used a staff during Egypt and in the desert. Where did it come from? What did it look like? Why did Balaam hate Moshe so much and why was Bilaam so threatened by him? Moshe’s Birth - Drowning in the Nile - Moshe Growing up in the Palace - King of Ethiopia
877
The Early Life of Moshe (Part 2)
The Early Life of Moshe (Part 2)
Apr 30, 2023
47:04
This episode continues the story of Moshe's early years, beginning with a plot to overthrow him as king in Kush and his escape to Midian. It covers his heroic rescue of Yisro’s daughters, his imprisonment and miraculous survival, and his discovery of the sapphire staff. The episode concludes with Moshe’s marriage to Tzippora and the birth of their two sons. 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - The Plot Against Moshe Reign in Kush 05:29 - Moshe Goes to Midian 06:44 - Moshe Saves Yisro's Daughters 22:53 - Moshe Meets Yisro 29:14 - Moshe is Imprisoned 34:36 - Moshe is Freed and the Sapphire Staff 37:50 - Moshe gets Married to Tzippora 41:32 - Moshe and Tzippora have two sons Continued from Part 1 of the Early Life of Moshe. King of Ethiopia, Honorable Discharge, Midian and Tziporah, and Yisro, Moshe’s Children
878
The Story of Yonah the Prophet (Part 3)
The Story of Yonah the Prophet (Part 3)
May 22, 2023
43:50
Yonah Runs away and the Storm Aboard the Ship, 1) Why did Yonah run? 2) How did Yonah think that he could run from Hashem? 3) Why wasn’t Yonah punished for running away and suppressing his prophecy?, Yonah Inside the Fish (not the whale), Second Ninveh Prophecy
879
The Story of Yonah the Prophet (Part 4)
The Story of Yonah the Prophet (Part 4)
Jun 5, 2023
46:10
Final Instalment of Jonah the Prophet: Second Ninveh Prophecy and Ninveh’s Teshuvah, The Teshuvah of Nineveh, The Aftermath and Yonah Watching the City, The Lesson of the Kikoyon, Ninveh’s Downfall, The Segulah of Maftir Yonah, The Rebbe Explains Yonah and Simchas Beis Hasha’eva
880
Achitophel. The Wisdom and Betrayal of the High Justice. (Part 1)
Achitophel. The Wisdom and Betrayal of the High Justice. (Part 1)
Jun 12, 2023
46:06
The Rise and Fall of Achitophel Q: Who was Achitophel? How was it possible for such a Torah Scholar to fall so badly? What was his motives for betraying King David? Why did Achitophel commit suicide? Analyzing the meaning of his strange suicide letter? 1. Birth and Origin 2. The Wisdom of Achitophel 3. Bringing Aron to Yerushalayim 4. Building Foundations of Beis Hamikdash
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Achitophel. The Wisdom and Betrayal of the High Justice. (Part 2)
Achitophel. The Wisdom and Betrayal of the High Justice. (Part 2)
Jul 3, 2023
58:07
1. Avshalom’s Assassination of Amnon, Escape and Return 2. Avshalom’s Cunning and Flattery 3. Avshalom’s Crowning in Chevron 4. Inviting Achitophel into the Coup 5. Dovid Hamelech’s Escape and the Plan with Chushai 6. Avsholom and Achitophel’s First Advice 7. Avsholom and Achitophel’s Second Advice
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Achitophel. The Wisdom and Betrayal of the High Justice. (Part 3)
Achitophel. The Wisdom and Betrayal of the High Justice. (Part 3)
Jul 10, 2023
34:46
How did the Jews feel confident to attack Dovid Hamelech?, Sending Scouts with Chushai’s Warning, Chushai’s Message, Escaping Avsholom’s Conquered City, Ending to the Story, Last Will and Testament and Death, Lubavitcher Rebbe's Explanation on his Final Letter, Achitophel and Afterlife and Moshiach According to Gemara
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Yiftach. The Forgiving Judge (Part 1)
Yiftach. The Forgiving Judge (Part 1)
Jul 23, 2023
40:07
In this episode, we explore the early life of one of the most complex leaders in the era of the Judges. The story begins with Yiftach’s ancestry and the controversy surrounding his mother, which leads to him being rejected by his family and driven out of his community. Forced into exile, Yiftach flees to the land of Tov, where he builds a new life among outcasts. Despite the shame and rejection he endures, Yiftach’s character begins to emerge as resilient and principled, setting the stage for his future role in Israel’s salvation. The focus then shifts to the broader spiritual state of the Jewish people. We learn of their repeated sins against Hashem and the inevitable consequences that follow. After experiencing suffering and oppression, the nation finally turns back in repentance, acknowledging their failures and begging for deliverance. With their enemies closing in, the people urgently seek a new leader. That moment of desperation paves the way for Yiftach’s dramatic return, hinting at the powerful and emotional events that lie ahead. 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Yiftach's Ancestry 03:08 - Yiftach's Mother 06:53 - Yiftach is Chased Away 09:35 - Yiftach Goes to Tov 19:44 - Jewish People Sin Towards Hashem 23:11 - Punishment and Repentance 35:48 - Needing a New Judge
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Yiftach. A Debating Judge . (Part 2)
Yiftach. A Debating Judge . (Part 2)
Aug 6, 2023
48:09
In Yiftach: The Forgiving Judge (Part 2), the story picks up with the elders of Israel urgently begging Yiftach to return and lead them in battle against the Ammonites. Despite their earlier rejection of him, Yiftach agrees—under the condition that he will be made their official leader. After being accepted, he turns to Hashem in heartfelt prayer at Mitzpah, showing his sincerity and spiritual depth before stepping into his new role. Rather than rushing into war, Yiftach first tries diplomacy, sending messages to the king of Amon to explain Israel’s rightful claim to the Land. His response is firm, logical, and deeply rooted in Jewish history and faith. But when negotiations fail, Yiftach leads the nation into battle—and succeeds. Yet at the height of this victory, tragedy strikes: Yiftach makes a devastating oath that casts a dark shadow over his triumph and reveals the painful complexity of leadership during the time of the Judges. 00:00 - Intro and Recap 01:12 - Begging Yiftach to Become Commander 09:02 - Yiftach Agrees to Become Leader of Jewish People 11:07 - Yiftach Prays in Mitzpah 14:22 - Yiftach Tries to Negotiate with Amon 21:02 - Yiftach Defends Jewish Right to Land of Israel 38:44 - Yiftach Goes to War 42:09 - A Tragic Oath
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Yiftach. The Forgiving Judge. (Part 3)
Yiftach. The Forgiving Judge. (Part 3)
Aug 21, 2023
47:08
In Yiftach: The Forgiving Judge (Part 3), the episode opens with a recap before delving into Yiftach’s infamous vow—a promise that would become one of the most tragic moments in the Book of Judges. The discussion explores why Yiftach may have made such a vow in the first place. Two different versions of the story are then presented, each offering its own perspective on how the vow played out and the heartbreaking consequences that followed. The narrative also touches on the tradition of the “four days a year,” a national observance connected to the vow’s outcome. The focus then shifts to the later years of Yiftach’s life, including a civil war that erupted within Israel and the role of the High Priest Pinchas in the unfolding drama. The episode examines the tensions between leadership and missed opportunities for reconciliation. Finally, we reach the end of Yiftach’s reign, with reflections on his spiritual legacy and even traditions about his reincarnations. 00:00 - Intro and Recap00:37 - Overview of the Vow03:17 - Why did Yiftach Make a Vow?05:54 - Version One of Yiftach's Story21:19 - Version Two of Yiftach's Story25:40 - The 4 Days a Year29:05 - The Civil War39:13 - Pinchas's Role in Story41:57 - End of Yiftach's Reign and Reincarnations
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Prince Yehonasan. Unconditional Friendship. (Part 4)
Prince Yehonasan. Unconditional Friendship. (Part 4)
Jan 14, 2024
55:46
The Story of Machar Chodesh. Convincing Yehonasan of the Danger. Dovid’s plan to Test King Shauls Heart Yehonasan’s Plan to Reveal the Results to Dovid The Rosh Chodesh Feast Warning Dovid of the Danger Dovid’s escape to Nov (Without Food) The Final Meeting Between Dovid and Yehonasan The War of Gilboa
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Devorah the Prophetess (Part 1)
Devorah the Prophetess (Part 1)
Feb 5, 2024
50:10
Story of Devorah Devorah was the 4th Judge of the Jewish People. 2654 - 2694. Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of Shoftim. The Scene in Israel at the time. King Yavin’s Rise to Power. Devorah and Barack - Marriage and Gilgulim. Devorah the Judge. Devorah’s Teshuvah Movement. Preparing for War (Who was Barak?)
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Devorah the Prophetess (Part 2)
Devorah the Prophetess (Part 2)
Feb 21, 2024
54:43
The War of Sisra, Who was Sisrah?, The Jews who joined the Battle, The War, Sisrah and Yael, History of Yael, Chever and the Keinim, Who was Yael?, Sisrah Seeking Hiding, Killing Sisrah, Sisrah’s Mother, Shiras Devorah, Devorah after the War
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Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 1)
Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 1)
May 5, 2024
46:28
Expanded Story of Shimshon Hagibor. Shamgar ben Anas, Plishti Rise in Power, Tzelalphonis and the First Visit of the Malach, Status of Nazirus of Shimshon, Tzelalphonis Telling Monoach the Message, Manoach’s Distress.
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Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 2)
Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 2)
May 19, 2024
35:22
Manoach and the Malach, The Angel’s Revelation, Manoach bringing the Korban, The Malach bringing the fire, The Malach leaves, Manoach’s panic from the experience, and Tzalalphonis’s Response
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Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 3)
Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 3)
Jun 23, 2024
45:16
Yaakov’s Prediction of Shimshon Shimshon and Moshiach Moshe’s prophecy of Shimshon Birth of Shimshon Meaning Behind the Name: Shimshon Shimshon’s Ruach Hashem What is Ruach HaKodesh? Shimshon Sees his Wife from Timnah And Shimshon went down… Shimshon’s Motive Did the Woman from Timnah convert before? Parents Objections to Shimshon’s Marriage The Fight with the Lion and Meeting His Wife Returning to the Lion’s Carcass
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Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 4)
Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 4)
Jul 22, 2024
44:42
Rabbi Aber introduces Untold Stories of the Torah, continuing the story of Shimshon in part four. The focus is on Shimshon’s miraculous killing of a lion, and how this event, though kept secret from his parents, sets the stage for key moments in the wedding and riddle challenge. Recap of Shimshon’s Lion EncounterShimshon’s encounter with the lion and later discovery of honey in its carcass becomes a central theme. The Wedding Feast and CompanionsShimshon’s father arranges a wedding feast as was customary, and the Philistines assign Shimshon thirty companions due to his isolation. Debate Over Wedding Feast DurationThere is a debate about whether the wedding celebration lasted seven or fourteen days. Shimshon’s Riddle ChallengeShimshon challenges his thirty companions with the famous riddle: Out of the eater came something to eat, and out of the strong came something sweet. Companions Fail to Solve the RiddleFor three days, the companions are unable to solve the riddle. Desperate, they pressure Shimshon’s wife to extract the answer from him, threatening to burn her and her father’s household if she refuses. Shimshon’s Wife Betrays HimShimshon’s wife, fearing for her life, pleads with Shimshon to tell her the answer. After days of her nagging, Shimshon finally reveals the solution. She immediately betrays him by telling the companions the answer. The Companions Solve the RiddleOn the seventh day, just before sunset, the companions approach Shimshon with the solution: What is sweeter than honey? What is stronger than a lion? Realizing they cheated by coercing his wife, Shimshon angrily declares, Had you not plowed with my heifer, you would not have solved my riddle. Wedding Feasts and TimelineRabbi Aber discusses the various interpretations of how the wedding celebrations unfolded. Some believe the riddle was proposed during the seven pre-wedding days, while others argue it was posed after the wedding. The Threat to Shimshon’s WifeThe class explores the deeper implications of the threat made to Shimshon’s wife by the Philistine companions, who were willing to burn her and her father’s house to the ground if she didn’t provide the answer. Shimshon’s SuspicionsShimshon’s cryptic accusation—Had you not plowed with my heifer—hints at a deeper suspicion of betrayal, possibly even that his wife was unfaithful to him. The Aftermath of the RiddleAfter the riddle is solved and Shimshon kills the thirty men to pay off his companions, he leaves in anger. His wife’s father, assuming the marriage is over, gives her to another man, one of Shimshon’s companions. Shimshon’s Revenge BeginsLearning of his wife’s remarriage, Shimshon’s anger reignites, leading him to take violent revenge on the Philistines, setting the stage for his ongoing battle against them. This is one of the most famous episodes in Shimshon’s story, where his unpredictable and extreme tactics instill fear in his enemies. Divine Providence in Shimshon’s ActionsThe timing of Shimshon’s return and his violent actions align with divine providence, amplifying the devastation he unleashes on the Philistines. This becomes a recurring theme as Shimshon continues his mission to confront the Philistines. 41:30 – Shimshon’s Legacy and Ongoing ConflictThe class concludes by examining the legacy of Shimshon’s actions, which initiated a long and bloody conflict with the Philistines. 00:00 – Introduction 00:20 – Recap of Shimshon’s Lion Encounter 01:17 – The Wedding Feast and Companions 02:50 – Debate Over Wedding Feast Duration 05:25 – Shimshon’s Riddle Challenge 06:32 – Companions Fail to Solve the Riddle 07:04 – Shimshon’s Wife Betrays Him 07:40 – The Companions Solve the Riddle 11:45 – Wedding Feasts and Timeline 20:00 – The Threat to Shimshon’s Wife 21:34 – Shimshon’s Suspicions 25:00 – The Aftermath of the Riddle 34:28 – Shimshon’s Revenge Begins 36:00 – Divine Providence in Shimshon’s Actions 41:30 – Shimshon’s Legacy and Ongoing Conflict
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Avigail. Wife and Prophetess (Part 2)
Avigail. Wife and Prophetess (Part 2)
Feb 9, 2025
44:40
Avigail, Part 2 continues to explore the life and legacy of one of the Torah's most fascinating women. This episode examines her connection to King Dovid, tracing key events in his timeline. It also delves into the story of Naval, his betrayal of Dovid, and the judgment that follows. The narrative highlights Avigail's wisdom and decisive actions during this critical moment in Biblical history. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Recap 01:10 - Avigail Meets Dovid Hamelech 14:26 - Dovid Hamelech's Gratitude to Avigail 17:24 - Naval's Death 28:37 - Dovid and Avigail Get Married 30:50 - Avigail's Capture 35:47 - Kilaev, Son of Avigail 43:04 - Final Note
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Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 15, Part 1. 23rd of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 15, Part 1. 23rd of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 12, 2026
14:54
Story of R Boruch of Medzibuz
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Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 15, Part 2. 24th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 15, Part 2. 24th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 13, 2026
10:05
Story of R Leib Sarah's and the perfect money
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Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 16, Part 1. 25th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 16, Part 1. 25th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 14, 2026
16:35
Story of Chozeh and disrespecting the Ketzos
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Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 16, Part 2. 26th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 16, Part 2. 26th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 15, 2026
12:55
Story of R Dovid of Lelov and his son falling sick
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Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 17, Part 1. 27th of Teves for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 17, Part 1. 27th of Teves for Regular Year
Jan 16, 2026
10:20
Story of the Chozeh of Lublin and his crowd
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Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 18, Part 2. 1st of Shevat for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 18, Part 2. 1st of Shevat for Regular Year
Jan 19, 2026
15:06
Story of Alter Rebbe and 3 debates
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Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 19, Part 1. 2nd of Shevat for Regular Year
Tanya and Story for Lekutei Amarim, Chapter 19, Part 1. 2nd of Shevat for Regular Year
Jan 20, 2026
11:48
Story of the blessing of the Baal Shem Tov to the Aguna