Bassie Garelik shares about growing up in a Chassidic home in Pittsburgh and putting down roots with her Soviet-raised husband in far-off Italy, a task in which the Rebbe guided them every step of the way.

The Aftereffect of Sin: What makes some sins worse than others?

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 1 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

All Jews should unite through Torah, by studying the same subject in Torah at the same time. Since Torah's practical laws are relevant and comprehensible by Jews of all backgrounds, we suggested a cycle of daily study of Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah.

The Rambam was the first to provide a bird’s eye view of the entire body of Torah law. Join the campaign to study his works and celebrate Jewish unity.

A virtuous heroine. A wicked villain. It’s the ancient, true story of Queen Esther, brought vividly to life in a delightfully educational way.

Experience the miraculous exodus of the Jewish people out of the mighty Egyptian empire—in a unique, fun-filled (and educational) style!

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Sarah and Avi, with help from Mitzvah Bird, return a little lost challah to his home.

Rabbi Yisrael Deren and his wife Vivi have faced the unimaginable—the loss of four of their eight children. Instead of retreating into grief, they chose to transform their pain into purpose, becoming a source of strength and comfort for others walking through darkness. Rabbi Deren shares deeply personal stories and with honesty and faith, he reflects on how each loss reshaped their lives. This is not only a story about grief, but about resilience, community, and the eternal bond between parent and child. Rabbi Deren offers hard-won wisdom on finding G-d in life’s darkest corners, transforming loneliness into connection, and discovering meaning even in the depths of pain.

Eli and Ezzy wonder what life would be like if they were still slaves in Egypt.

Rabbi B sings about the seven special fruits and grains that the Land of Israel is blessed with: Wheat, barley, grapes, figs, dates, pomegranates and olives. (The chorus is based on the verse in Deuteronomy 8:8.)

Take an exciting trip back in time to the court of King Ahasuerus and his beautiful Jewish wife Queen Esther as you watch the dramatic story of the Jewish victory over Persian persecution. (Please be advised this video may be too graphic for younger kids.)

Gratitude is more than positive thinking — it is a spiritual lens that changes everything it touches. Explore the Chassidic approach to gratitude and how daily appreciation elevates the small, the ordinary, and even the challenging. Learn how practicing gratitude increases joy, strengthens relationships, and opens your life to abundance.

Feel the rhythm…hear the beat….and let your spirit get you jumping on your feet! Get ready to sing, dance and exercise together with Mendy and his friends in this exhilarating animated workout video for the whole family.

Want to know what Judaism is? Start with this fun video.

Join the fun as we sing and dance our way through the holiday of Purim.

Experience the story of Chanukah as it comes alive in this real life presentation. This production from the Jewish Children’s Museum was performed live on Chanukah in 2006.

Is wrong because it's wrong or because of the consequence?

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

There’s a lot we can learn from the order and sequence of stories in the Torah. In this week’s Torah portion, we begin with the story of Jethro and go on to read about the Ten Commandments, encompassing all the fundamentals of the Torah.

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As Author of the Torah, as well as Author of the universe, G-d has the ultimate Authority on all matters great and small. And yet does this mean that human beings can never speak with authority? Are we just silent pawns in a divine chess game?

The double miracle at Mount Sinai tells us when to aim upwards and when to bring it down.

The Bible is the world’s best-seller, providing practical guidance to living a higher life. Here are 10 nuggets of wisdom that can change your life.

The fourth of the Ten Commandments is to honor and observe the Shabbat, the holy Sabbath. “Six days you shall labor…. and on the seventh day you shall rest,” why are we commanded to work?

Topics include: Jethro as a reincarnation of Cain, how we draw the Ten Commandments of Torah into the Ten Utterances of Creation, and why the revelation at Sinai is the basis for our belief in Moses.

The Torah records that at the giving of the Torah at Sinai the people saw the sounds and heard the sights. G-d wasn’t simply trying to impress with a spectacular production.

Before G-d gave the Torah to the Jewish people, He instructed Moses to first speak to the women and then to the men. Moreover, Scripture indicates that the messages were not the same. This class explores its significance, addressing the uniqueness of feminine spirituality.

Jethro, father in law to Moses, advised Moses to create a judicial hierarchy to adjudicate the Children of Israel, for otherwise the burden of being the peoples' sole judge would clearly 'wear you out'. With G-d's consent the system was indeed put in place. But how could Moses himself not see the obvious need for these measures?! This class delves into the unique relationship that Moses has with his people. (Likutei Sichos vol. 16)

The difference between “remembering” and “keeping” the Shabbat.

The Torah we received at Sinai is the true cure for all that ails us. This is alluded to in the very first word of the Ten Commandments.

The first of the Ten Commandments reads “I am the L-rd, your G-d, who took you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage” (Exodus 20:2) What does the reference of the Exodus add to this fundamental mitzvah to believe in one G-d?

The "taamim" (cantillation notes) used for reading the Ten Commandments differ when read alone than when read communally in the synagogue. What is the meaning of this special version of musical notes?

When G-d instructed Moses to prepare the people to receive the Torah at Sinai, He said: "Speak to the house of Jacob, and tell the sons of Israel" (Exodus 19:3). The "house of Jacob," our sages explain, are the women; "the sons of Israel," the men.

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

How do we perform the commandment of "remembering" Shabbat? Maimonides explains that it is by marking the beginning of Shabbat by reciting Kiddush and marking the end of Shabbat by reciting Havdallah.

The parsha of Yitro contains 72 verses and the mnemonic for is the word ‘yonadav’ (descendant of Yisro). Explore the coded message in the mnemonic and its connection to the general themes of the parshah.

The Torah’s narrative detailing Mass Revelation at Mount Sinai and the momentous giving of the Torah to the entire Jewish people demonstrates the unique relationship between Jewish women and our holy Torah. Discover the secret story behind the instructions Moses received about engaging the Jewish women before the Jewish men, and see how that impacts Judaism today. You’ll also learn the mysterious story of a special gold necklace worn by our matriarch Leah!

The central theme of the parsha is Matan Torah; the momentous mass revelation our people experienced at Mount Sinai. Discover scintillating secrets of this unparalleled event in this incredible exposé on the proverbial Sinai Shofar sounding that, quite literally, blew the Israelite nation away.

The giving of the Torah was the greatest Divine revelation in history. Rashi reveals how the Torah’s very specific description helps us appreciate exactly how close G-d was during that one-time event.

The gateway to tolerance is humility; but humility must be tempered with healthy and guarded self-assurance.

Have fun watching an exciting puppet show for children and learn the parsha of the week with Rabbi Wagshul.

Join the fun as we sing and dance our way through the holiday of Purim.

Why does the Megillah describe the extravagance of Achashveirosh’s feast in such great detail, which is irrelevant to the miracles or themes of Purim?

Experience the entire story of Purim in this interactive narrated slideshow that takes you through the story as it is written in the Megillah

The story, the customs and the fun!

The holiday of Purim in the eyes of Rabbi Kadoozy, Jono and friends.

Purim is super-Kabbalistic. After all, Purim is all about disguise, secrets and intrigue. And there’s no greater secret than who you really are. Actually, there is. It’s the secret of who is Feivel.

A deeper look at how we relate to our Jewish identity.

Jono talks about the miracle of Jewish survival and the four special mitzvot of Purim.

Mordechai’s and Esther’s different roles in the Purim story, and their influence on the way in which the megillah was ultimately written and canonized as part of the Bible.

There are some who believe that by hiding their Jewishness they will be protected from anti-Semitism. The Megillah teaches us a lesson: When Haman persuaded King Achashverosh to issue the decree against the Jewish people, he argued that...

Purim usually coincides with the week in which we read the Torah portion of Tetzave. To find the hidden connection between Purim and Tetzave, we examine the five times the word "Purim" is written in the Megillah and ask why three of those five times it is missing the letter vav.

One of the four special mitzvot to observe on the day of Purim is giving gifts to the poor. Why is this practice termed "gifts" (matanot) to the poor and not "charity" (tzedakah) as we might expect?

What is the difference between Purim, which is celebrated on the 14th day of the month, and Passover and Sukkot which are celebrated on the 15th day of their respective months? The answer lies in the fact that the number fourteen in Hebrew is represented by the letters yud (10) and daled (4), which spell the word "yad" which means "hand."

Portions of the scroll of Esther, read as it is read in the synagogue on Purim. Translated and explained in English. (This video contains highlights from the full-length version available from the producers, DiDan Studio.)

In this portion, we read G-d's Thirteen Attributes of Mercy: "G-d, G-d, compassionate G-d and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in kindness and truth, preserver of kindness for two thousand generations. " In the word "notzar" (preserver of kindness) the letter nun is unusually large. Later in the portion, G-d prohibits the Jews from serving "another god." The letter reish in the word "acher" (other) is also unusually large. What is the meaning of these large letters?

Prepare for Purim with a quick overview of a) the practical laws (halacha) of Purim, b) the Megillah story, and c) insights into the deeper meaning of the holiday.

This class deeply analyzes various passages where Maimonides describes the parameters for observing three of the special Purim mitzvahs: rejoicing at a feast, sending food gifts to friends, and giving monetary gifts to the poor. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 16, pp. 365-372)

The name Purim means "lotteries." The first letter of this word is the letter peh which also means "mouth." The entire story of Purim is really about the various "mouths" that spoke up at various times.

The meaning of the public fast (Fast of Esther) observed on the day before Purim.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 68 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

The Scroll of Antiochus is an account of the Chanukah story written originally in Aramaic. What can we learn about Chanukah by comparing the Scroll of Antiochus to the Purim story written in the Scroll of Esther?

The four special mitzvahs of Purim all start with the letter “mem”: 1) Megillah, 2) Mishloach manot (sending food gifts to friends), 3) Matanot la’evyonim (charity to the poor), and 4) Mishteh (a festive meal). What is the deeper significance of this connection?

A virtuous heroine. A wicked villain. It’s the ancient, true story of Queen Esther, brought vividly to life in a delightfully educational way.

The Megillah recounts how Haman’s evil decree was reversed. Here is how it happened.

What makes Purim unique from all other Jewish holidays?

Study the Purim story from its original text, the Book of Esther, together with the classic commentaries.

The festival of Purim is named after the lots that the wicked Haman casted to determine the “best” date to carry out his evil scheme. In the end, however, the date proved to be propitious for the Jews. What is the connection between a lottery and Jewish survival?

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 69 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

V’atah Tetzaveh is the last maamar the Rebbe edited and personally distributed to chassidim. The discourse explains how the Jewish leader assists the Jew in strengthening, nurturing and internalizing the soul’s essential faith.

Why the constant focus on joy, and how do we increase in our joy during the month of Adar? Comparing and contrasting the holidays of Purim and Pesach sheds light on how to serve
G-d with greater joy.

The sin of the Golden Calf is from the greatest tragedies in Jewish history. Examining the status of gold in the Torah serves as a model for the proper approach to new discoveries in technology.

Prior to the Giving of the Torah, Hashem tells Moshe to tell the women before the men, but in a different way. Learn how women resonate with the essence of Torah more than men.

Are we responsible to teach the world the Sheva Mitzvos?

Jewish unity is embedded in the core of our being and is accessed via the Tzaddik. This we learn from the unity expressed at the song at the sea led by Moshe.

What is so novel in Yitro’s seemingly obvious idea for Moses to create a hierarchy of leadership, hence a system of delegation, which Moses didn’t initiate on his own?

Bassie Garelik shares about growing up in a Chassidic home in Pittsburgh and putting down roots with her Soviet-raised husband in far-off Italy, a task in which the Rebbe guided them every step of the way.

The four kinds we take on Sukkos represent Jewish unity, which is all about connecting to even the disaffected Jew.

Pesach has three names, to represent the three key stages of revolutionary spiritual growth.

A fascinating pilpul about the status of a child who turns bar-mitzvah between Pesach and Pesach Sheini.

Making a Jewish calendar is the first mitzvah we were given because it encapsulates everything Judaism is about.

There are three views on how the people joined Moshe in song at the splitting of the sea. Learn how these differing opinions correspond to three levels of unity.

After the Torah finishes describing the manna, it details its specific measure. Learn the significance of its precise quantity, and why the Jews were spoon-fed for 40 years in the desert.

Discover the symbolism of the Ten Plagues, and how it can serve as a template for leaving our own Egypt.

A candid and enlightening interview with the author of the book “Your Unique Purpose”.

Rabbi Yisrael Deren and his wife Vivi have faced the unimaginable—the loss of four of their eight children. Instead of retreating into grief, they chose to transform their pain into purpose, becoming a source of strength and comfort for others walking thr

To leave Egypt spiritually is a daily journey. Learn the deeper meaning of Exodus and 15 spiritual steps for personal growth.

Thirty days on, Chabad of Bondi and the Sydney community come together to pause, remember, and stand united as we commemorate the 30 days of mourning for the Kedoshim, holy martyrs, who were murdered sanctifying G-d’s name. We also pray for the injured, s

There are two steps in the liberation of our people from Egypt, represented by the three matzahs and the four cups of wine at the seder.

At the Seder we have four cups of wine due to the four expressions of Redemption, but only three matzahs. Learn the secret of the two stages of Redemption.

The Yahrtzeit of the Alter Rebbe is connected to parshas Va’eira.

When Moshe wanted to know how to identify Hashem to the Jewish People, Hashem shared a vital insight into His essence.

Why Moshe's birth is powerful enough to neutralize Haman's decree centuries later.

Did Yaakov not trust Yosef with his last will and testament to be buried in the Holy Land? If yes, why was the protective measure of an oath necessary?

Jacob was adamant to be buried in Israel, unlike Joseph who remained in Egypt with his people. They embody two different methods of influence.

The Fast of the Tenth of Teves commemorates the siege of Yerushalayim, ultimately leading to destruction and exile. Yet, learn how Hashem forced us to experience the antidote to Golus before He sent us into it.

A mystical reading of the haftorah about the unification of the kingdoms of Yehuda and Yosef. Discover how to achieve radical unity (it's unlike anything anyone usually does).

Examine why our nation is named specifically after Yosef during exile. Learn from Yosef and you can thrive in Golus.

Faith is the courage to carry on, even without all the answers.