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America's Top RebbetzinsRebbetzin Tzipah Wertheimer-Finding Strength and Purpose to Move Forward After 3 Pregnancy Losses"When was the last time you felt the baby move? There is no heartbeat." Those were the words that Rebbetzin Tzipah Wertheimer's doctor told her when she went in for an appointment at 9 months pregnant.Rebbetzin Tzipah bravely shares about the loss of her baby at full term. The sadness and disappointment; the way she handled coming home from the hospital without the baby, and how she was able to move forward. She talks about the mentors from whom she sought advice, and the strength she gained from her Chabad on Campus of Queens. Rebbetzin Tzipah, and...2025-06-2653 min
Letters For Our TimeSukkah DecorationsDecorating the Sukkah is a time-honored tradition for many, yet Chabad minhag is not to decorate the Sukkah. In this episode, I explore a letter and Farbrengen where the Rebbe offered insight into this unique custom. Based on: 7 Cheshvan 5715; Simchas Torah 5730.2020-10-0200 minLetters For Our TimeMotzei Shabbos SelichosWhat was bothering the Rebbe on Motzei Shabbos Selichos 1967? Hear the story of the yeshiva student who went to Toronto but felt like he didn't accomplish as much as he could have. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.24, p.396; Hiskashrus #1362, p.11.2020-09-0809 minLetters For Our TimeThe Tel Aviv PharmacistDo you ever feel like your efforts are in vain? That you are not successful? Hear what the Rebbe told a pharmacist in Tel Aviv. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.14, p.287; conversation with Rabbi Asher Federman (U.S. Virgin Islands).2020-08-2804 min
Letters For Our TimeCan Moshiach Come On Shabbos?The gemora indicates that Moshiach can't come on Shabbos, but Rambam suggests that he can. So which one is it? Sources: Igros Kodesh vol.2, p.233; Rambam Hil. Nezirus 4:11; Eiruvin 43a.2020-08-1906 minLetters For Our TimeTisha B'Av JoyIn 1956, while embroiled in legal controversy with his shul, Baruch Litvin received an encouraging letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe with a Tisha B'Av message. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.12, p.296-7; Detroit Jewish News 6-12-1959.2020-07-3008 minLetters For Our TimeThe Religious SoldierHear the story of Rabbi Shmuel Blizinsky celebrating Shabbat with fellow soldiers. Based on Here's My Story #391 (published by JEM); Igros Kodesh vol.4, p.479.2020-07-1409 min
Letters For Our TimeSkipping During DaveningShould one skip parts of the prayers (as stated in Shluchan Aruch) in order to pray the Amidah with the minyan?
Based on Igros Kodesh vol.18, p.81; vol.1, p.229; vol.7, p.139; vol.15, p.170; Chassidishe Derher, Shevat 5779.2020-07-0314 minLetters For Our TimeThe Purpose of ShulWhat is the purpose of a synagogue? What type of classes should a pulpit rabbi give? What did the Shelah HaKadosh learn from the travels of the Jews in the desert? Based on Igros Kodesh vol.17, p.171; Shelah HaKadosh, Torah She'Bichtav beha'alosecha; NY Times 1-20-1970.2020-06-1208 minLetters For Our Time13 Principles of Faith: To say or not to say?The Lubavitcher Rebbe offers a number of explanations regarding why the Alter Rebbe did not include Rambam's 13 Principles of Faith in the Siddur. Join me as we explore the meaning and precision of prayer. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.12, p.18-20.
Here are some of the sources discussed: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/241019?editor=12020-06-0908 min
Letters For Our TimeDogs in ShulIs a seeing eye dog allowed in shul? How important is it to daven with a minyan? Join me as I explore a fascinating halachic debate, featuring R. Moshe Feinstein, R. MM Kasher, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Sources: Igros Moshe O.C. vol.1, siman 45; Igros Kodesh vol.18, p.422 and 455; conversation with R. Shnayer Leiman (Flushing NY); and Rabbi Aaron Slonim (Binghamton NY).2020-05-1413 min
Letters For Our TimeChabad & BreslovWhat is the relationship between Chabad & Breslov? Was the Rebbe familiar with Likkutei Moharan?
Featuring a teaching from Likkutei Moharan on Pirkei Avos chapter 3, mishna 4.2020-05-0116 min
Letters For Our TimeRabbi Yehudah HaNasi & CoronavirusHistory, Pirkei Avos, Rambam, Gemora, Maharal, Lag BaOmer. Looking for meaning in the choices we are facing.2020-04-2420 min
Letters For Our TimeThe CormorantWhat did Rav Yochanan say when he saw a cormorant? 🦅
Some thoughts on hashgocho protis from the writings of the Rebbe.
Based on Igros Kodesh vol.11, p.143-4; and vol.9, p.442020-04-2405 min