Every seven years, on the holiday of Sukkot, every single Jew would gather in Jerusalem and listen to the king read from the Torah. Why was this so special and how is it relevant today?

Nomi Freeman has been studying Near Death Experiences (NDEs) for more than a decade and has interviewed countless individuals about their personal experience.

The parsha of Vayelech contains 70 verses (though really only 30) and the mnemonic is the name Adoniyah. Explore the coded message in the mnemonic and its connection to the general themes of the parshah.

Chazan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz masterfully presents the classic cantorial rendition of Kol Nidrei, the opening prayer of Yom Kippur.

Teshuva requires that a person make an honest assessment of his spiritual standing. To do this, it would seem ideal to isolate oneself from all distractions, to focus on one’s past deeds. Why do we see, that on Yom Kippur – the main day for Teshuvah of the whole year – we spend the entire day in a public place, in synagogue, together with so many others?

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

The Rebbe distributes the traditional lekach - sweet honey cake for a sweet year

Get past the guilt and start flying

A look at the remarkable and heroic life of the mother of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory.

Why being on good terms with other people is a prerequisite to being on good terms with G-d.

Explore the five levels of the soul and discover how we access the deepest level on this holiest day of the entire year.

What is Yom Kippur all about? Unpack layers of meaning embedded in the requirement that we neither eat nor drink for the duration of this most holy and solemn of days.

How to perform the havdalah ceremony at the conclusion of Shabbat and festivals.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 136 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Giving charity is the quickest, simplest way to have an impact on the world. Most people think tzedakah is the Hebrew word for charity, but there’s a big difference. Learn what Judaism says about tzedakah.

What's Yom Kippur all about? Why do we not eat and drink? Learn about Yom Kippur with Rebbetzin Tap!

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting of a Tzedakah Pushkah (charity box).

It is a commandment incumbent on every man and woman to write a scroll of the Torah. How does a "regular Jew" fulfill this mitzvah?

When Roy employs his friend Marvin to help strike the set of Parshah report in anticipation of the approaching last episode, Jono stages a sit-in. By sitting. In a box.

Sarah and Avi find a letter “mem,” and help him find a mitzvah that starts with the letter “mem.”

Too cute for words. Watch a group of 5 year-olds re-enact this drama of struggle and redemption, the story of Chanukah.

The year following the Shemittah year is marked as Hakhel, where all Jews would gather together at the Holy Temple to hear the king read from the Torah, in essence reliving the Sinai experience. Discover the deeper meaning of Hakhel and its powerful relevance today.

What is Yom Kippur all about? Unpack layers of meaning embedded in the requirement that we neither eat nor drink for the duration of this most holy and solemn of days.

Ari discovers that multiple connections have their limitations—especially when attempting to achieve at-oneness.

Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the calendar, is a day of atonement which is observed chiefly through fasting.

No one is perfect, so when Yom Kippur comes and we are told that we can atone for all our sins and start again with a clean slate, it seems like a pretty good deal.

Understanding the mitzvah of teshuvah, more than just repentance, rather returning to G-d, explained on five levels.

During Temple times, atonement on Yom Kippur was achieved through the once-a-year unique ritual of the offerings of the identical goats. However, each individual was obligated to personally repent for the sacrifices to be effective. In addition, Maimonides rules that the very day of Yom Kippur affords – then and now – atonement with the provision that the individual 'returns'. This class will explain all four components: 1) the sacrifice, 2) repentance, 3) the contribution of Yom Kippur and, 4) the meaning of 'return'. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 27)

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 50 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

The highlight of Yom Kippur in Temple times was the High Priest’s service in the “Holy of Holies.” What does this holiest day of the year mean to us today even in diaspora?

The Torah describes Yom Kippur as the Sabbath of Sabbaths. Discover the double dimension of this most holy day on the Jewish calendar.

The purpose of fasting on Yom Kippur is to induce a contrite and humbled heart before the Supreme Judge. If so, why if one falls weak fasting and cannot properly repent and pray, is he to nevertheless complete the fast, even if it entails sleeping through Neilah?! This class will reveal the essence of Yom Kippur, resolving this and other paradoxes of the holiest day of the year. (Based on Likutei Sichos volumes 3, 29 and 32.)

One of the emotional peaks of the Yom Kippur prayer service is a description of the ceremony performed by the High Priest in the Holy Temple.

In our prayers, the verse “Shema Yisrael” is followed by a verse that appears nowhere in the Torah. What is its origin? Why do we whisper it all year long, and why do we say it out loud on Yom Kippur?

Watch these inspiring Yom Kippur and High Holidays videos and learn its traditions and meaning.

Why the rabbi praised the man who was drunk on Yom Kippur.

Why read about the Jewish people’s enemy on Yom Kippur; a day that represents the intimate bond between the Jewish soul and G-d?

On Yom Kippur we can experience a spiritual high and transcendent inspiration, but how do we avoid the disappointing crash that may follow this extraordinary high? What can we do to keep the inspiration going for the rest of the year?

Explore the five levels of the soul and discover how we access the deepest level on this holiest day of the entire year.

The unity of all Jews derives from the fact that every Jewish soul is “an actual part of G-d Above.” Therefore, “Jewish unity” is not limited to Jews who are alive, but includes those who have passed on, as well.

On Yom Kippur and the 15th of Av the maidens of Jerusalem would go out to its vineyards where young men had gathered, like them, to find their partner in marriage. There the maidens would dance wearing borrowed white gowns. This class addresses the spiritual dimensions of this sublime encounter.

The inner principle of celibacy is self-removal from the temptations and distractions of mundane daily life for the sake of a pursuit of holiness. According to the Torah, however, the holiest of holy possibilities is to be found precisely in the most mundane aspect of existence.

In life, we all experience a contradiction; times of confusion, and times of clarity and beauty. Although complete perfection is not possible, we can learn tools to help us experience more happiness and strength. Choosing what to focus on can change our lives.

The Torah prohibits constructing the Temple with wood; only stone and brick are admissible. Yet the high priest's chamber, located in the Temple proper, was made of wood. This class will present an analysis of the subject from both halachic and spiritual viewpoints. (Likutei Sichos vol 28, Parshas Massei)

At the very beginning of Yom Kippur, before Kol Nidrei, we declare: “With the sanction of the Omnipresent, and with the sanction of the congregation, by authority of the Heavenly Court, and by authority of the earthly court, we hereby grant permission to pray with those who have transgressed.” All agree that on this day, there are no differences between Jews; they all stand united as one in the presence of G-d.

The prophet Isaiah declares: “Seek G‑d when He can be found, call to Him when He is near.” The Talmud explains: “This refers to the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.”

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the ten days in between are a time of "teshuvah" (returning to G-d.) Third in a 3-part series about the High Holidays.

This series examines three major themes of the days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: 1) the coronation of G-d, 2) a time of judgment, and 3) a time for repentance.

What is the purpose of the Ten Days of Repentance? Is it a time of solemn introspection or a time of rejoicing? Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 25)

A deeper look at the meaning of this sacred tradition.

This chassidic melody is sung to the words of the Yom Kippur prayer Yaaleh Tachanuneinu. Yosef Peysin and Mordy Kurtz of Rogers Park Band perform this traditional tune with a fresh modern sound (The meditation was adapted from the works of Tzvi Freeman. H

Every seven years, on the holiday of Sukkot, every single Jew would gather in Jerusalem and listen to the king read from the Torah. Why was this so special and how is it relevant today?

What is the source of this vivid metaphor?

The importance of joy and meaning in the service of G-d.

Each of us is here with a unique mission; how do we master it? A perplexing statement of R. Yochanan ben Zakai shortly before his passing, offers direction in how to live every day to the fullest. (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 16 Mishpatim)

After sheltering in bunkers and displacement, thousands of Jewish schoolchildren are returning to school—notwithstanding the difficult circumstances.

A discourse of the second Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Dov Ber Schneuri, published in 1816.

The moral psychology of R. Meir Simcha of Dvinsk.

A glimpse into the Rebbe’s positive outlook toward every Jew.

How do we generate kindness for someone we don’t like? How do we forgive the unforgivable? In this lesson, we learn about the power of compassion and how we can maintain respect in any situation. Judaism gives us the tools to operate with empathy, respect

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting for Chanukah with a menorah, donuts and dreidels.

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting of the bedtime Shema prayer.

Nomi Freeman has been studying Near Death Experiences (NDEs) for more than a decade and has interviewed countless individuals about their personal experience.

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting of a fruit tree for the New Year of Trees.

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting of Modeh Ani and a morning sunrise.

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting for Rosh Hashanah with a shofar, apple and honey.

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting of Kosher fish with fins and scales.

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting of the Kotel (the Western Wall) in Jerusalem.

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting of a Sefer Torah (a Torah scroll).

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting of a Havdalah set—the candle, cup of wine and spices.

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting of a Shabbat set of candlesticks, challah and a cup of wine.

Watch an art video showing how to make a beautiful painting of a Mezuzah.