Having known the Rebbe and Rebbetzin from her childhood, Esther Sternberg had a unique view of the regal woman so few ever met.

Join us as we sit down with Rebbetzin Miriam Lipskier, the co-founder and co-director of the Chabad Student Center at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Miriam is passionate about inspiring genuine, happy, and healthy relationships. Hear her address some of the core themes, challenges, and ideas when it comes to meeting and choosing one's partner.

Positive Emotions: Why happiness is a foundational Jewish value

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

Over many centuries changing political and economic realities brought several distinct waves of Jewish emigrants to China, their impact was international and their history reverberates until today.

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

This week’s Itche Kadoozy show is about the civil laws presented in Parshat Mishpatim. Or at least it would be if it wasn’t interrupted by a commercial for Larry Goldstein’s Law Firm.

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

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.)

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

My life was collapsing and I was at the edge… Here's how it all turned around for the better.

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

“Thank you to those who have begun new projects and institutions in the Rebbetzin’s memory…The Rebbetzin was educated by her father, the Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn. She merited that many Jewish girls carry her name and are educated in her spirit and by her example.”

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 329 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

A brief biography of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of righteous memory, wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory.

Four women share how the Rebbetzin reached out to them with care, understanding, acceptance and love. This short tribute video was shown at the Kinus HaShluchos.

The portion of Mishpatim starts with practical laws and teaches us how to apply the inspiration of revelation to every day living. This coincides this year with the yahrztzeit of the Rebbetzin, who through her private life taught us how to strengthen our inner values and become world leaders.

The portion of Mishpatim contains many mitzvahs and details related to civil law. The first law, which is about the Jewish servant, conveys a profound teaching in attaining true freedom.

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.

Topics include: the kabbalistic meaning of “an eye for an eye,” the prohibition against cooking a calf in its mother’s milk as a precaution against spiritual narcissism, and why the Torah describes G‑d as a “consuming fire.”

Who says puppets are just for kids? Learn the Purim story, plus a life-lesson from an adorable team of animated puppets.

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.

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.

Last week’s parshah describes the majesty of the giving of the Torah, a spiritually life-transforming experience. Why is it followed by the laws of negligent damages?

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

This week’s Itche Kadoozy show is about the civil laws presented in Parshat Mishpatim. Or at least it would be if it wasn’t interrupted by a commercial for Larry Goldstein’s Law Firm.

Cruelty towards animals is strictly forbidden by the Torah. For two distinct reasons: one intrinsic to the life of the animal itself; the other extrinsic, yet no less important ... indeed, perhaps even more important.

Last week’s parshah describes the majesty of the giving of the Torah, a spiritually life-transforming experience. Why is it followed by the laws of negligent damages?

Topics include: the kabbalistic meaning of “an eye for an eye,” the prohibition against cooking a calf in its mother’s milk as a precaution against spiritual narcissism, and why the Torah describes G‑d as a “consuming fire.”

Jewish criminal and civil law are discussed in a triad of tractates named Bava Kama (First Gate), Bava Metziah (Middle Gate), and Bava Batra (Final Gate). This class reveals the spiritual dimension of these laws as an illuminating roadmap to self-refinement.

The very first law the Torah records after the account of the giving of the Torah is the law of the Jewish bondsman. This is most puzzling for a number of reasons including the fact that the Torah discourages the ‘acquisition’ of servants, and in fact historically it was an unusual occurrence. Why then would this subject be the Torah’s first choice? This talk offers a compelling answer, relevant to all. (Likutei Sichos vol.16)

How does a convert finish the conversion process? In the times when the Holy Temple stood, it was necessary to bring a sacrificial offering. What do we do now, after the Temple was destroyed? We look closely at the opinion of Maimonides that a convert requires “circumcision, immersion in a mikvah, and when the Temple will be rebuilt, the bringing of an offering.” (Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 26, p. 160.)

The strict prohibition against two Jewish litigants taking their case to secular courts.

The portion of Mishpatim contains many mitzvahs and details related to civil law. The first law, which is about the Jewish servant, conveys a profound teaching in attaining true freedom.

In middle of the many logical mitzvahs – most dealing with civil law – that are enumerated in the parshah of Mishpatim, the Torah mentions the super-rational prohibition of cooking milk and meat (Genesis.23:19); what’s the significance?

The Torah describes the unfortunate situation (Exodus 21:8) of a destitute man who sells his daughter as an indentured servant. The word "lo" in this verse is written lamed-aleph meaning that the man for whom the girl works "did not betroth her as a wife" but it is read as if it were spelled lamed-vav meaning the man for whom the girl works "should have betrothed her as a wife." On a spiritual level, the verse can describe two kinds of relationships that we have with G-d.

Exodus 23:2 teaches us, among many other important legal principles, that we must follow the majority in a dispute between judges. What other axioms of Jewish law do we learn from this verse?

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

The parsha of Mishpatim contains 118 verses and the mnemonic are the names Uziel and Chanani. Explore the coded message in the mnemonic and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

The wide range of mitzvot found in Parshat Mishpatim includes an admonition to treat foreigners preferentially, for “you yourself were foreigners in Egypt.” But why should personal refugee history be the reason to treat a stranger appropriately? Shouldn’t the right thing be done regardless of past experiences? Join us for this profound and timely teaching that seeks to solve a biblical mystery while introducing inspiring secrets about righteous converts, and the ancient sacred souls they successfully lay claim to.

A penetrating presentation on the ethical practice of medicine, ultimately addressing questions like: if G-d is the ultimate Healer, why are we permitted to heal, and is the practice of medicine a moral obligation? The entire lecture is ultimately based on a fuller and proper understanding of but two words of Scripture, which speak to us in the context of the obligation to indemnify victims of assault and battery. Many profound insights, fascinating historical tidbits and sacred traditions are mixed to provide an authentic Torah perspective on the science of healing.

All the rules and restrictions of Torah seem to present a challenge in imparting to our kids an excitement for Judaism. Explore useful ideas and techniques based on teachings from the parsha.

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)

Unquestioning acceptance of G‑d’s commandments does not mean that we are to perform them with mindless obedience.

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

The Torah prohibits speaking falsehood and bearing false witness in court. The codifiers list this as just one of Judaism’s 365 negative commandments. Yet Maimonides singles out the offense as one of the most disgraceful in Torah.

Tractate Bava Basra concludes with a discussion of which type of guarantor must make an official "kinyan" obligating himself at the time of the loan. In this class, we will analyze a dispute between the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmuds plus the deeper, spiritual meaning behind this legal concept. Based on Likkutei Sichos, vol. 26, p.145.

A deeper look at Torah’s enigmatic prohibition of mixing meat and milk sheds new light on life in the womb and after birth as a metaphor for the arduous journey towards personal and collective redemption. (Based on the Maamar Va’eira 5724 and other sources.)

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

By creating Adam alone, G-d teaches us that every individual is like a whole world. But this is only half the story. When the Torah requires a donation from every single Jew to connect us all as one to the work of the Holy Temple, it tells each to bring precisely a half-Shekel.

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!

Mordechai and Esther are the heroes of Purim, yet the Megillah is named only after Esther. And the initiative that the Megillah be included among the books of the Bible came specifically from Esther. Why is Esther given the spotlight, when her success depended on Mordechai’s plan?

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

An address to children: Thousands of years ago there lived the wicked Haman, who wanted to do bad to the Jewish People. But they were not afraid, and they remained loyal to Judaism, to Mordechai and Esther, and to their teachers who showed them how a Jew should live his daily life. What connection does Haman have to a Jewish child today?

"On that night the king's sleep was disturbed…" Taken literally this verse refers to King Achashverosh. But the Midrash explains a deeper dimension: "The sleep of the King of the universe was disturbed" - G-d Himself "woke up."

How Purim emphasizes the feminine aspect of Torah, which was missing until then.

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...

Rabbi Shmuel Chefer, director of the Beis Rivkah Teachers’ Seminary in Kfar Chabad, Israel, recounts a heartwarming story about what it truly means to be “close” to the Rebbe (1968).

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.

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.

Having known the Rebbe and Rebbetzin from her childhood, Esther Sternberg had a unique view of the regal woman so few ever met.

Learn Rashi’s commentary on the beginning of the ‘Ten Commandments’ where Hashem says that He took us out of Egypt. We’ll see how this tells us to have absolute commitment to Hashem.

The first step in Judaism is to know Hashem well. Learn why Rambam says that the first mitzvah in the “Ten Commandments” is to know Hashem, and not simply to believe in G-d.

My life was collapsing and I was at the edge… Here's how it all turned around for the better.

In the desert, the Jews needed to live with absolute trust in Hashem that He would provide for them Manna from heaven each day. How can we emulate that trust on a daily basis?

Why we have to prioritize connecting Jews who feel disconnected from their Judaism. We learn this from how the Torah relates that at the Exodus, Moshe took Yosef’s remains with them.

Marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz

Timeout isn't enough, we need meaningful breaks. Discover the secret to self-care from the Torah’s directive of Shabbat rest and freedom at Exodus.

Rabbi Dovid Vigler, director at Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens, brings years of experience guiding couples to a meaningful Jewish marriage. Rabbi Vigler is passionate about sharing the beauty and depth of Judaism in a clear and down-to-earth manner. Tune in

Unpacking the powerful message of the monumental Chassidic discourse ‘Basi LeGani’, with a focus on the 15th chapter, which is widely being studied this year in preparation for the 10th of Shevat.

The Rebbe conveyed a life lesson to the famed Chassidic artist Hendel Lieberman: the primary talent of an artist is to see past the externalities of something and capture its inner life—exposing the essence of the thing being portrayed.

At the Exodus, we didn’t just leave Egyption bondage, but we became inherently free people. This we learn from how the Rambam connects this to remembering Shabbos. Sometimes, you have to break the old you to grow.

Examining a Talmudic debate about relatives as witnesses for sighting the new moon, illustrates two spiritual mechanisms we use to radically transform our world.

Emotional Unresponsiveness: When Tanya prescribes the bitter pill of ego crushing

Why a tzadik's life is more about impact than inspiration.

Are good deeds worthwhile if we have inappropriate intentions? What drove Pharaoh to enslave the Jewish people? The clue to this, as well as to why we needed to suffer so much in Egypt, lies in this week’s Haftorah.

How a group of frogs brought down ancient Egypt.

A brief documentary on the tiny Mongolian Jewish community and their quest to honor the victims of a little-known mass murder of the country's Jews.

Are we here to change the world or elevate ourselves?

A closer look at Rashi’s commentary that Yosef help raise his great grandchildren, offers insight into whether we are responsible to teach Torah to our great grandchildren.

A deeper understanding of who among Yaakov’s children carried his coffin for burial in Israel and how it sheds light on the two dynamics of the Jews being enslaved and also transcending the Egyptian exile.

What do you do if you run out of oil in the middle of Chanukah? A fascinating analysis of the reasoning behind the views of how we should light the Chanukah menorah.

A textual exploration of the idea that we are G-d's firstborn child.

Why was it so important for the Jewish slaves to ask their Egyptian overlords for wealth before the Exodus?

How the first women and mother of humanity is integral to Redemption and the world perfected. This class on the 19th of Kislev, a monumental day on the Chassidic calendar, reveals the significance of the number nineteen.

Living as a Jew in a modern world: bridging two realities.

Join for an inspirational program filled with reflections and uplifting thoughts to prepare for the special moment of praying at the Rebbe’s resting place. This is the climax of a special Shabbaton with CYP Encounter Weekend.

Tevet 10 is a fast day marking the siege of Jerusalem, which ultimately led to the destruction of the Holy Temple.