Understanding is required to fulfill one's obligation in studying the Oral Torah, but exceptions apply if comprehension is beyond one's control.

Lighting up another means helping to ignite his latent abilities by appreciating his unique role and mission in this world.

Devorah Goldberg shares the story of her ectopic pregnancy loss and how her commitment to the laws of family purity played a pivotal role in detection and ultimately saved her.

Simple-to-follow instructions on how to light the Shabbat candles.

With the help of the all new Intellicompute parshah-cam, Jono gives us an edgy, fast paced review... er... rejew of this week's Torah portion

What the menorah teaches us about igniting our own inner light and living an inspired life.

Extreme humility is sometimes confused with low self-esteem. For Moses, these were as different as day and night.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 48 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

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

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

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.)

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

Watch these kids re-enact the story of Chanukah in 5 minutes! (Performed by students at the Orlando Jewish Day School and the Chai Preschool)

Join Benny and Zaidy for the thrilling adventure of the Chanukah story! Go back to a time of danger, drama and triumph! Laugh, thrill and cheer as the adventure of Chanukah unfolds in this animated production.

Live coverage of the breaking news story of Chanukah as it unfolds minute by minute.

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

"So it was, whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, Arise, O Lord, may Your enemies be scattered and may those who hate You flee from You. And when it came to rest he would say, Repose O Lord, among the myriads of thousands of Israel." (Numbers 10:35-36) These two verses are surrounded by an inverted letter "nun" at the beginning and end. Nowhere else in the Torah does the inverted nun appear. What is its meaning?

What are we to make of this ancient Jewish ritual and what do they mean to us today?

How to light up the life of another.

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.

Lighting up another means helping to ignite his latent abilities by appreciating his unique role and mission in this world.

With the help of the all new Intellicompute parshah-cam, Jono gives us an edgy, fast paced review... er... rejew of this week's Torah portion

Extreme humility is sometimes confused with low self-esteem. For Moses, these were as different as day and night.

How often do we will away time, counting down till vacation and fuming while caught in traffic? Here’s an alternate perspective.

How to light up the life of another.

Declares G-d, "My flame – the Torah – is in your hands, and your flame – the soul – is in Mine. If you guard Mine, I shall guard yours" (Midrash Devarim 4:4). But is not the soul too "G-d's flame"? In addressing this question, this class offers new insight into why the Divine soul, which is naturally drawn and connected to G-d, requires Torah altogether? (Maamar Bahaalotecha 5729)

"So it was, whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, 'Arise, O Lord, may Your enemies be scattered and may those who hate You flee from You." What is the difference between "Your enemies" and "those who hate You"? An analysis of Rashi's commentary on Numbers 10:35. (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 23, p. 73.)

Torah views meat-eating as a luxury, not a right. When is it appropriate -- and inappropriate -- to use animals for food?

Joshua's reaction to a perceived threat to the honor of his beloved teacher, Moses.

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

The parshah of Behaalotecha contains 136 verses and the mnemonic for it is the word Mehalael. Explore the coded message in this Masoretic note and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

An intriguing overview of the biblical account of the Sinai desert journeys led by the Ark of G-d segues into two of the most famous yet least understood verses in the entire Chumash. It was with this formula that Moses prayerfully petitioned G-d for our protection, and tucked into its folds are the profoundest answer to the tragic yet historic pernicious anti-Semitism that has persisted for millennia. The timely and burning question: “Why do they hate us?” is frankly and candidly approached from an entirely new perspective. Discover a Torah-true take, and find out why identifying real haters empowers us to defeat them.

Discover the secret story of the Mosaic Trumpets signaling Sinai sojourns.

Learn the profound connections between the weekly parsha and its related Haftorah.

When it came to the Menorah in the Holy Temple, the commandment was to light it anew every day; and to light it, as Rashi says, “until the flame could rise up on its own.”

The Torah calls the Jewish people “a kingdom of priests.” Here is what it means to you…

Mystical insights on the following topics: the kindling of the Menorah, the story behind the Second Passover, and the episode of the people craving for meat.

Why do we pray for livelihood when opening the ark to read from the Torah?

This class explores three levels of humility: Level one is a ‘considerate humility’. Level two is an ‘essential humility’. Level three and the highest of all is a ‘vulnerable humility’. (Based on Likutei Sichos, vol. 38 Behaalotecha)

“Aaron did so; he lit the lamps toward the face of the menorah” (Numbers 8:3). We contrast a chassidic and a non-chassidic interpretation of this verse in order to highlight the revolution that chassidic teachings have brought to our understanding of G-d, Torah and our fellow Jew.

"So it was, whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, Arise, O Lord, may Your enemies be scattered and may those who hate You flee from You. And when it came to rest he would say, Repose O Lord, among the myriads of thousands of Israel." (Numbers 10:35-36) These two verses are surrounded by an inverted letter "nun" at the beginning and end. Nowhere else in the Torah does the inverted nun appear. What is its meaning?

Long before the Maccabees, there was the original menorah that was lit in the Holy Temple as part of the daily ritual officiated by the priests. How was the menorah lit? What purpose did it serve?

Twelve leaders bring sacrifices to inaugurate the Sanctuary in the desert. Aaron feels overlooked. How did G-d not only placate him, but illustrate how uniquely powerful his role was?

This class begins with a history of the three-week period of mourning for the Destruction of the Holy Temple and continues with an analysis of a prophecy of Jeremiah that hints to the future transformation of "bitterness into sweetness."

With destruction also comes the opportunity for renewal and growth. During this time, we can focus on the potential within our relationship with G-d, with others, and with our world.

The saddest period in the Jewish calendar, when we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple – amongst a litany of other national tragedies – is commonly referred to as 'The Three Weeks'. Yet, our Sages referred to this period as '21 Days'? The answer to this innocuous question reveals an astounding new depth to both the mourning period and its inevitable resolution. (Based on Sefer Hasichos 5750)

During the three weeks between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av, we mourn the loss of both Holy Temples in Jerusalem. The Torah tells us, however, that when we study the laws of the Temple’s construction, we are already rebuilding it.

Why it is illogical to say that the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, and the subsequent exile, came about as a punishment for the Jewish people.

In the second haftorah of the “Trilogy of Tribulations” we learn how the prophet Jeremiah’s rebuke of his contemporaries can teach us today how to turn criticism into a powerful catalyst for change.

In the first of the “Trilogy of Tribulations,” Jeremiah describes his inauguration as prophet. Although his first prophecy is one of impending doom, it contains within it a hidden message about the power to transform mourning into joy.

Join the Jewish community in Montreal in this live webcast on Sunday July 30th, and learn powerful and relevant Torah insights from a line-up of rabbinic scholars—in merit of Israel’s safety.

The three sections in the Holy Temple represent three levels of reality. Explore components of the Beit Hamikdash and their mirroring mystical attributes.

Our sages teach that the Holy Temple was destroyed because of the baseless hatred that Jews harbored towards one another. It follows then, that rectifying that problem will be the catalyst for rebuilding it. And Speedily.

A preparation for prayer; a consciousness of a great presence.

The Sages of the Talmud differ as to the positioning of the Menorah in the Holy Temple, whether east to west (along the width of the temple) or north to south (along the temple’s length). This class reveals the spiritual underpinnings of this discussion and the relevance to our daily lives. (Based on Reshimas HaMenorah)

Explore the special connection between Yaakov and the Third Holy Temple.

Jewish perspectives on how to stay positive amidst challenges and trying times.

Learn the laws and customs for the mourning period of the “Three Weeks,” which begin with the fast of 17 Tammuz, and culminates with the fast of Tisha B’Av.

In analyzing Maimonides' description of the future transformation of the current fast days into days of celebration in the Messianic era, this class sheds new light on the nature of things to come. (Likutei Sichos volume 15, p. 412)

The teachings of chassidus look beyond the surface of the terrible destruction of the Holy Temple and the subsequent exile, which we mourn during the 3 weeks, and finds the hidden good embedded inside—offering insight into why they’ll ultimately be transformed into joyous holidays in the times of Moshiach.

G-d tells Moses, “A thousand for each tribe, a thousand from each tribe, from all the tribes of Israel you shall send into the army [to battle the Midianites].” (Numbers 31:4) The Hebrew word for thousand is “elef,” which is spelled the same as “alef.” What is the connection between the battle against Midian, the letter alef, and the Three Weeks of mourning over the destruction of the Temple?

"Pinchas...has turned My anger away from the children of Israel by his zealously avenging Me... therefore I hereby give him My covenant of peace." (Numbers 25:11-12) In this verse, the letter 'vav' of the word 'shalom' (peace) is written like two separate letters, a 'yud' above and a small 'vav' below. What does this teach us about how to make true peace?

The mystical secrets hinted at by the numbers in the dates associated with the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem—the 17th day of Tammuz, the 9th day of Av, and the three weeks or twenty-one days between them.

A Jew’s ability to perceive joy through tears is his hallmark and motivates him to transform Tisha B’Av.

The conclusion of tractate Tomid discusses the Levites' song in the Holy Temple.

The conclusion of tractate Tomid discusses the Levites' song in the Holy Temple.

Eicha: 1:18, Zion publicly acknowledges spiritual shortcomings, moral failures and rebelliousness. In accepting G-d’s judgment upon herself, she faithfully confesses her guilt in bringing destruction upon herself. Yet in the latter half of the verse, mournful wailing continues. This class addresses the seemingly disparate reflexes expressed in this verse, and in doing so reconciles the implicit tension between maintaining absolute faith while expressing emotional angst of sorrow in the face of tragedy. The notion of “accepting Hashem’s judgement” is presented in the broader sweep of our biblical tradition, and we encounter the tragic end of Judea’s supremely righteous last real monarch.

If everything is about love, who needs fear? Watch a candid discussion between love and fear, each arguing their virtue, and ultimately discovering how they can work in tandem. (Video produced by JLI’s Rosh Chodesh Society)

What are the limits to autonomy from a Jewish point of view?

What is the attitude of Jewish Law to immunization?

Rashi tells us that the Torah’s narrative regarding the Pesach offering observed in the desert the year following the Exodus, does not follow chronological order. Learn how the reason behind this chronology change, which is the negative aspersion the narr

What the menorah teaches us about igniting our own inner light and living an inspired life.

Health Deterioration can rob people of their happiness and impair their ability to enjoy accumulated wealth and material possessions, for money can’t buy health. Trusting in Hashem’s goodness grants a purposeful perspective on sickness and suffering that

Explore the spiritual difference between the first and second Pesach, as we examine three perspectives on Pesach Sheni and their corresponding form of Teshuvah.

The inaugural sacrifices of the Nesi'im (leaders of the tribes) illustrate how Judaism shifted exponentially when the Torah was given.

Learn the symbolism in the 3 names of the holiday, which relate to the giving of the Torah, the weeks of counting the Omer, and the new harvest.

How a gentile woman from a despised nation becomes the paradigm of virtue.

Master educator, Rabbi Nochum Kaplan talks about his new book, The Education Imperative, sharing insightful guidance to parents and educators from the Rebbe.

Each of us has unique qualities and that is what makes our nation whole—as illustrated in the tribal leaders’ role in the greater community.

Why don't we all write our own Torah scrolls as mandated by the Torah?

Three people who empower us to live as Jews should—unconstrained by the struggles of life.

Why the best person to advise you about life is someone fully immersed in Torah study.

Why G-d created the original tongs—a lesson in spiritual growth.

The Jewish people may be called the People of the Book; but why do Jewish homes have so many Torah books? And what makes a book a holy Sefer?

How a person can unravel spiritually and what we can do to help them.

Analysis of the way the Rambam describes the special joy on Sukkos accentuates how doing Judaism with joy is a big deal.

From the mishnah stating to run to do a mitzvah we learn three levels of enthusiasm for mitzvahs we should all aspire to.

Join this live broadcast of the grand Lag B’Omer parade at Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in New York, where thousands of Jewish children are gathering for this special event.

Prayer and counting the Omer share the unique power to change reality.

Can you really love every Jew like yourself? Explore two similar statements on Ahavat Yisrael by Rabbi Akiva and Hillel.

Why spiritually advanced people have to learn not to "devour" their fellow Jews.