Living Chassidus Podcast

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SAI Kislev 5782: From Learning to Living with Michal Weiss

Nov 25, 2021

1:02:06

Michal farbrengs with Living Chassidus in honor of 20 Kislev. Recorded November 24, 2021.

502

Tanu Rabanan Mitzvas Ner Chanuka 5738: How Can I be Consistent in my Avodah? Class 7

Nov 25, 2021

16:52

Rabbi Weiss explains how we can access our yechida so that we are always working towards serving Hashem beyond reason. Recorded November 25, 2021.

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Tanu Rabanan Mitzvas Ner Chanuka 5738: What is Mesiras Nefesh? Class 6

Nov 24, 2021

15:46

Rabbi Weiss talks about the attitude we should have when fighting the Greeks. Learning in zechus of a refuah shleimah for Elka Rochel bas aleeza, Chaim David Refael Ben Sarah, Bentzion Ben Sarah, Chaim Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther and haRav Shimon Ben Leah.

504

Tanu Rabanan Mitzvas Ner Chanuka 5738: How do We Win the Greeks? Class 5

Nov 24, 2021

10:44

In chapter 6 Rabbi Weiss talks about the connection of the story of Chanukah to the different soul levels and how we can win the spiritual war. Learning in merit of a refuah shleima for chaim david refael ben sarah, bentzion ben sarah, chaim baruch eliezer ben raisa esther, elka rochel bas aleeza, and rabbi shimon halevi ben leah. Recorded November 23, 2021.

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Tanu Rabanan Mitzvas Ner Chanuka 5738: Can I be a Jew at Heart? Class 4

Nov 22, 2021

18:05

In chapter 4, Rabbi Weiss talks about mitzvos that have known reasons. This shiur sponsored by anonymous in honor of brachos of revealed good for all. Learning in zechus of a refuah shleimah for Elka Rochel bas aleeza, Chaim David Refael Ben Sarah, Bentzion Ben Sarah, Chaim Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther. Happy birthday to Yehudis Hecht. Thank you to Shelby Arenson for sponsoring the microphone. Recorded November 22, 2021.

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Tanu Rabanan Mitzvas Ner Chanuka 5738: Why Do We Do Mitzvos? Class 3

Nov 19, 2021

15:21

Rabbi Weiss discusses three types of mitzvos related to the Chanukah story. Learning in zechus of a refuah shleimah for Elka Rochel bas aleeza, Chaim David Refael Ben Sarah, Bentzion Ben Sarah, Chaim Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther and haRav Shimon Ben Leah. Happy birthday to Menachem Mendel Ben Yosefa Avrahma and Malka Solomon. Recorded November 19, 2021.

507

Tanu Rabbanan Mitzvas Ner Chanukah 5738: What was the Goal of the Yavanim? Class 2

Nov 19, 2021

16:02

Rabbi Weiss discusses the story and starts explaining the meaning of oil. Learning in zechus of a refuah shleimah for Elka Rochel bas aleeza, Chaim David Refael Ben Sarah, Bentzion Ben Sarah, and Chaim Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther. Recorded November 18, 2021.

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Tanu Rabanan Mitzvas Ner Chanukah 5738: How is Chanukah Like Sukkos? Class 1

Nov 17, 2021

15:06

The maamer starts off with a few questions about how we observe Chanukah. Learning in zechus of a refuah shleimah for Elka Rochel bas aleeza, Chaim David Refael Ben Sarah, Bentzion Ben Sarah, and Chaim Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther. Recorded November 17, 2021.

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SAI Kislev 5782: A Taste of Life with Rabbi Walters

Nov 16, 2021

59:32

Rabbi Walters teaches a maamer of the Mitteler Rebbe in honor of 9 and 10 Kislev. Please contact [email protected] for copies of the maamer. Recorded November 13, 2021.

510

Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: What is the Rebbe’s Goal? Class 17

Nov 10, 2021

16:09

In the final class Rabbi Weiss connects Moshiach and Chassidus. This shiur is in zechus of a refuah shleima for Chaim David Refael Ben Sarah, Bentzion Ben Sarah and Chaim Baruch Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther. Recorded November 8, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: What Belongs to Me? Class 16

Nov 8, 2021

18:24

Rabbi Weiss explains how Chassidus is necessary to learn Halacha. Learning in merit of a refuah shleimah for Chaim David Refael Ben Sarah, Bentzion Ben Sarah, Chaim Baruch Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther. Recorded November 8, 2021.

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SAI Kislev 5782: Kickoff Farbrengen with Rabbi Glick

Nov 8, 2021

1:01:24

Rabbi Glick kicks off this year's SAI program with a farbrengen about the purpose of a Rebbe. Recorded November 7, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: Where Does My Strength Come From? Episode 15

Nov 5, 2021

16:37

In chapter 19, Rabbi Weiss explains the greatest expression of Torah. This show sponsored in honor of Rivkah bas Miriam Leah to find her shidduch now. Recorded November 4, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: Does Chassidus Apply to My Life? Episode 14

Nov 4, 2021

18:36

In chapter 17, Rabbi Weiss explains how Chassidus is practical. This class is sponsored by Chana Simcha bas Tzivia in honor of her birthday and the growth of Living Chassidus. Learning in merit of a refuah shleima for Chaim David Refael ben Sarah, Bentzion ben Sarah, and Chaim Baruch Eliezer ben Raisa Esther

515

Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: Do I Live a Dual Life? Episode 13

Nov 3, 2021

18:52

In chapter 16, Rabbi Weiss explains how all of the above mentioned ideas are interconnected. Recorded November 3, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: How Do I Live in the Moment? Class 12

Nov 2, 2021

15:31

In chapter 15, Rabbi Weiss explains the level of Kabbalah according to Chassidus. Learning sponsored by Levik Wilhelm in honor of the bar Mitzvah of his son Gavriel Noach Wilhelm. Learning in zechus of a refuah shleimah for Chaim David Refael Ben Sarah and Bentzion Ben Sarah and Chaim Baruch Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther. Recorded November 2, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: what is the Point of a Mitzvah? Class 11

Nov 1, 2021

18:41

In this class Rabbi Weiss explains the explanation drush according to Chassidus. Sponsored by Devorah Lieberman for her grandfather’s yahrtzeit - Yechiel Michel Ben Menashe Tzvi. A refuah shleima for Refael Eliyahu Ben Chana Leah and Chaim David Refael Ben Sarah. Recorded November 1, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: Why is Modeh Ani Said in the Morning? Class 10

Oct 29, 2021

16:21

In chapter 13, Rabbi Weiss goes through explanation of the four levels of Modeh Ani according to Chassidus. Recorded October 29, 2021.

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Inyanah Shel Toras haChassidus: What’s the Significance of Being a Yid? Class 9

Oct 28, 2021

15:46

In chapter 12, Rabbi Weiss gives over the fifth explanation of Modeh Ani according to Chassidus. This class sponsored by Chana Leah Bleznick and Tichel My Fancy. Recorded October 28, 2021.

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Shaar HaBitachon - How Should I React to Challenges? - Class 11

Oct 28, 2021

56:32

In chapter two, we learn a lesson in bitachon from Iyov. This shiur is sponsored by the Zuckerman family. Learning lezchus refuah shleima for kaila zohar bas Miriam yocheved. Recorded October 27, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: Why is Modeh Ani the Rebbes Favorite Part of Davening? Class 8

Oct 27, 2021

13:23

Rabbi Weiss begins Chapter 11 which talks about the explanation of Modeh Ani according to Chassidus. Lezchus refuah shleimah for Chaim David Rafael Ben Sarah, Tzion ben Sarah, Chaim Baruch Eliezer Ben Raiza Esther. Recorded October 27, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: What’s the Difference Between Modeh Ani and Elokai Nashema? Class 7

Oct 26, 2021

15:24

Rabbi Weiss begins chapter 10 in which he describes the 5 ways of understanding modeh ani. Lezchus refuah shleima for Chaim Baruch Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther, Chaim David Refael Ben Sarah, Bracha bas Zissel, Tzion Ben Sarah. Lilui nishmas Liba bas Amram. Recorded October 26, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: How Do I Add Chayus to my Life? - Episode 6

Oct 25, 2021

14:57

Rabbi Weiss finishes chapter 8 and starts chapter 9 in which he explains how Chassidus impacts all levels of life. Lezchus refuah shleima for Chaim Baruch Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther. Recorded October 25, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: How Do I Apply Chassidus? Class 5

Oct 22, 2021

16:00

Rabbi Weiss teaches Chapter 7 and 8 about how Chassidus is like oil. Lezchus refuah shleima for Chaim Baruch Eliezer Ben Raisa Esther. Recorded October 22, 2021.

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Inyanah shel Toras haChassidus: What is the Essence of Parenting? Class 4

Oct 21, 2021

16:51

Rabbi Weiss finishes chapter 5 and starts chapter 6. He gives two more examples to explain the difference between essence and manifestation. Lezchus refuah shleimah Chaim Baruch Eliezer ben Raisa Esther. L’ilui nishmas Tzipporah bas Chaim Yitzchak.

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Shaar HaBitachon - Who Can I Trust and How Can Others Trust Me? - Class 10

Oct 21, 2021

55:38

Michal begins the second chapter, explaining the seven qualities that make a person trustworthy. Recorded October 21, 2021.

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Inyanah Shel Toras haChassidus: Do My Actions Really Have An Effect? Class 3

Oct 20, 2021

16:01

In this episode, Rabbi Weiss explains that the essence of something is not the same as the impact that it has on the world. Recorded October 20, 2021.

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Inyanah Shel Toras haChassidus: Why Do I Need to Learn Chassidus? Class 2

Oct 19, 2021

19:26

Rabbi Weiss starts chapter 2, in which we state that Chassidus accomplishes one thing, the drawing down of kesser into this world. This impacts all of the other ideas mentioned last class. Recorder October 19, 2021.

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Inyanah Shel Toras haChassidus: What Do People Think Chassidus Is? - Class 1

Oct 18, 2021

14:00

In the first class, Rabbi Weiss gives an introduction and overview of the maamer. Recorded October 18, 2021.

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Mayim Rabim 5738: How Do I Get Over the Post Holiday Letdown? Class 5

Oct 11, 2021

12:50

Rabbi Weiss concludes the maamer with a timely message about the work after Tishrei. Recorded October 11, 2021.

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Mayim Rabim 5738: How Can I Become a Baal Teshuvah? Class 4

Oct 10, 2021

17:06

In chapter five, Rabbi Weiss explains that we were capable of overcoming challenges before Hashem sent us down here, but only through doing it does it become revealed. Recorded October 8, 2021. 

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Mayim Rabim 5738: How Can I Add in My Love of Hashem? Class 3

Oct 10, 2021

16:00

In chapter four, Rabbi Weiss talks about how challenges not only do not prevent us from serving Hashem, but they actually bring us to a higher level. Recorded October 7, 2021.

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SAI Tishrei 5782: Reaping the Fruits of Tishrei with Rochi Pinson

Oct 7, 2021

1:02:30

Mrs. Rochi Pinson farbrengs with Living Chassidus about the important avodah of Cheshvan. Recorded October 6, 2021.

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Mayim Rabim 5738: How Do I Stop Stress From Affecting Me? Class 2

Oct 6, 2021

14:09

Rabbi Weiss teaches chapter three which talks about the spiritual source of stressors. Recorded October 6, 2021.

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Mayim Rabim 5738: Where Does My Passion Lie? Class 1

Oct 5, 2021

19:46

Rabbi Weiss begins teaching the maamer Mayim Rabim 5738 of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The Rebbe emphasizes changing our frame of reference when it comes to thinking about work and Torah learning. Recorded October 5, 2021.

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SAI Tishrei: Erev Simchas Torah Farbrengen with Rabbi Glick

Sep 30, 2021

1:15:52

Recorded September 26, 2021.

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SAI Tishrei: Vov Tishrei Farbrengen with Miriam Swerdlov

Sep 13, 2021

1:12:17

Mrs. Swerdlov recounts her memories of Rebbetzin Chana and lessons learned. Recorded September 12, 2021. 

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SAI Tishrei: Erev Rosh Hashana With Rabbi Weiss

Sep 6, 2021

1:25:01

Recorded September 5,  2021.

539

Life Skills: Family Style Tishrei with Michal Weiss

Aug 26, 2021

33:31

Michal Weiss, wife and mother, gives tips and tricks to prepare for the yomim tovim. Recorded September 17, 2019.

540

Shaar HaBitachon - What is Trust? - Class 9

Aug 26, 2021

1:05:42

Michal begins the first chapter, explaining seven matters pertaining to Bitachon. Recorded August 25, 2021.

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SAI Tishrei: Do You Have A Right to be Happy? With Robert Kremnizer

Aug 22, 2021

1:06:20

An Elul farbengen with author, artist and former lawyer Robert Kremnizer on the foundation of our belief system. Recorded August 21, 2021.

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Shaar HaBitachon - Is It ok to Ask For the Impossible? - Class 8

Aug 19, 2021

1:12:29

Michal continues the introduction, focusing on the material benefits of Bitachon. Lezchus Aidel bas Yishai alav hashalom and Yehuda Leib ben Ettel. Recorded August 18, 2021.

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Ani leDodi veDodi Li: How Do I Hold onto Inspiration? Class 8

Aug 19, 2021

16:14

In this class Rabbi Weiss finishes the maamer. Recorded August 18, 2021.

544

Ani leDodi veDodi Li: What If I Don't Feel The Need to Change? Class 7

Aug 18, 2021

15:27

In this class Rabbi Weiss details the third solution to an inspiring Elul. Recorded August 17, 2021.

545

Ani leDodi veDodi Li: How Do I Find My Connection to my G-dly Soul? Class 6

Aug 16, 2021

14:27

In this class Rabbi Weiss provides a road map for someone to get excited for Elul. Recorded August 16, 2021.

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Ani leDodi veDodi Li: Do I Want to be There? Class 5

Aug 13, 2021

15:56

In this class Rabbi Weiss identifies the importance of knowing where one's thoughts are coming from. Learning in zechus for a refuah shleimah for Shneur Zalman ben Sarah Chana, Tzion ben Sarah, Akiva ben Feiga Leah, and Yosef Yitzchak ben Sarah masha. Recorded August 13, 2021.

547

Ani leDodi veDodi Li: How Do I Bring Hashem Into My Life? Class 4

Aug 12, 2021

16:53

In this class, Rabbi Weiss begins chapter two . Recorded August 12, 2021.

548

Ani leDodi veDodi Li: What Principle Should Rule my Decisions? Class 3

Aug 12, 2021

14:43

In this class, Rabbi Weiss explains the concept of yisroel. Recorded August 11, 2021.

549

Ani leDodi veDodi Li: How Do I Harness the Opportunities in Elul? Class 2

Aug 11, 2021

15:26

In this class, Rabbi Weiss explains the advantage of Elul over Tishrei. Learning in Zechus for a refuah shleima for Schneur Zalman ben Sarah Chana. Recorded August 10, 2021.

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Ani leDodi veDodi Li: How Should I Prepare for Tishrei? Class 1

Aug 11, 2021

15:28

Join Rabbi Weiss in learning how to prepare for the New Year. Recorded August 9, 2021.