While discussing the laws of the Red Heifer, Maimonides goes on to detail by whom each of them were ministered. Maimonides writes that the tenth and final Red Heifer will be ministered by Moshiach, “may he be revealed speedily – Amen, so may it be God’s will.”

A quick and cute introduction to lighting Shabbat candles.

The tapestry of Rabbi Sholom and Roni Pasternak's journey includes a miraculous encounter with the Rebbe, a stilted music career, a "chance" encounter in a street mall, and now a center of Jewish learning in the mystical city of Tzfat.

Action vs. Feeling: Kuntres Acharon, the 5th part of Tanya

When Mitzvah Boat doesn’t know where to bring all of his passengers, it’s up to Sarah, Avi, Mitzvah Bird and you to find out where they go.

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

Hebron, one of the four “holy cities” in Israel, lies at the center of Biblical Judea. Learn more about “The City of the Patriarchs.”

Everyone inherits something. Not everyone adds to it. In two stories from Tractate Chagigah, students engage with the same mystical wisdom and trigger miraculous reactions, yet one earns dramatically more praise than the other. This lesson explores why, examining the difference between faithfully passing on what you've received and building something new from it. The real question isn't whether the greatest sages could contribute something original to Torah. It's whether you can.

Learn the inner reasons, historical context, and basic how-to instructions for lighting Shabbat candles.

Topics include: The lesson of Sarah's dying of shock, why Abraham paid full price for the Cave of Machpelah, the deeper meaning of getting white hair.

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

Did Abraham and Sarah live on the Lower East Side down the street from Jono's favorite Pizza Stand? Find out in this exciting episode of the Parshah Report!

Do we justify our failings by laying the blame on our circumstances? Our matriarch, Rivka, teaches how to thrive despite adversity.

A brief video explaining this important milestone, when a 12-year-old Jewish girl becomes a woman in Judaism.

Abraham’s response to the loss of his wife, Sarah, teaches us how to properly honor those who have passed on.

The Torah details the first plot of land Abraham purchases in the land of Israel, which was the Cave of Machpelah area in Chevron. Discover fascinating facts about this cave and its amazing background story.

The inside story of the horror and pain felt by Chasidim after the Rebbe's heart attack on Shemini Atzeret, and the jubilant joy at his miraculous recovery and finally returning home on Rosh Chodesh Kislev. This presentation lets you experience the timeline of this fascinating story as it took place.

The Torah definition of Hatzlacha is well beyond the conventional understanding of success. An insight from the narrative of Eliezer going to find a match for his master.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 278 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

We know the facts on why we celebrate Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. But is that all? Could it be that the inner meaning of the holiday has been hidden from plain sight?

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

Is a bowl of lentil soup worth selling your birthright for? Find out in this really funny video some guys made!

Topics include: Rebecca’s pregnancy, Jacob and Esau as reincarnations of Cain and Abel, why Jacob carried the fragrance of the Garden of Eden.

The relationship between Abraham and Isaac as embodiments of love and fear teaches us the proper emotional balance in our relationship with G-d. Presenter: Rabbi Levenger

The seemingly repetitious verse "Isaac was the son of Abraham; Abraham begat Isaac" contains a secret for Jewish survival.

Discover why Eisav was compared to a swine.

Parents and children should both have nachas and Jewish joy from each other.

Why is it so important to perform all the details of halachah in such an exacting manner? Should not the focus merely be about our sense of devotion and love and care for one another? A deeper look into the genetic makeup and rivalry of the identical twins Yaakov and Eisav offers insight into this matter. (A lecture at the Jewish Women’s Retreat in Toronto in 2015)

When Yitzchak bestows the blessing of the first-born, rather than invoking the name of G-d associated with mercy and benevolence, he invokes the name of G-d associated with judgment and severity. This class will explain this oddity and offers an encouraging message for our times.

The very name Yitzchok (Isaac) means joy. Yet Yitzchok is classically described as personifying the properties of discipline, awe and strict justice. How are we to reconcile these contrasting attributes and what is the lesson for our personal lives? (Likutei Sichos vol. 30)

Jacob and Esau wrestled with each-other while yet in their mother's womb. Their struggle, explain our Sages, was over possession of both this world – the physical, and the hereafter – the spiritual. But why the battle over both worlds?! Jacob desires the world of holiness and spirituality and Esau the sensual, material world. So what's to fight about? Each to his own! (Likutei Sichos vol 20)

Esau married his uncle Ishmael's daughter Machalat. Was Machalat righteous or wicked? Scripture gives us evidence to argue both ways.

Emulating our forefather Isaac's financial success and how he apportioned his wealth to tzedakah—charity.

This portion begins with the verse, “These (Jacob and Esau) are the offspring of Yitzchak" but the Hebrew word for offspring (toldot) is missing a letter vav. Also, when it says that Rebecca is pregnant with twins, the Hebrew word for twins (te'omim) is missing a letter aleph.

The Torah records minute details about Rebecca’s first and only pregnancy. Did her twin sons, Jacob and Esau, have free choice to become who they wanted to be or were their personalities predestined from the womb?

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

The parsha of Toldot contains 106 verses and the mnemonic for it is the word ‘ulo’ (yoke). Explore the coded message in the mnemonic and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

The birth and development of Yaakov and Eisav was rife with inexplicable tension and conflict. Explore the genome, nature and nurture of these wrestling twins in the womb, and how their phenomenal twin birth may correlate with modern science.

The story of Yaakov deceiving his father and stealing the blessings from his brother Eisav is full of mystery. One peculiar detail is Eisav’s special garment that Yaakov wears for the scheme.

Erudite elucidation of the Parsha’s opening establishes its primary narrative; leading into cryptic and conflicting traditions about the terrestrial years our Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob spent in unison. Exploring diverse meanings of these cherished teachings leads us into a profound new understanding and appreciation of foundational Torah commentary. The emerging enlightenment ultimately provides incredible insight for the possibility of Jewish unity in these stormy times!

Why would Isaac want to bless the wayward son Eisav, instead of the righteous Jacob? Discover the backstory of our people and how Rebbeca ultimately shapes our destiny.

A child shouldn’t be expected to be a miniature replica of his parent. Individual character traits need to be honed and channeled.

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

We learn so much from a seed. One tiny seed can yield a tree overflowing with fruit. True abundance comes from a special kind of planting, with a certain kind of attitude. Learn how to invest in a way that will yield abundance and blessing.

Are you the ultimate uninhibited extrovert? Or perhaps you are a definitive introvert? No need to conform. Cultivate your own unique path in your service of our Creator!

A closer look at the opening narrative in the Torah portion of Toldot about Isaac and his offspring—examining the differencing approaches in the commentaries, with special emphasis on Rash’s interpretation through the lens of the manuscripts.

Watch a reenactment of the Chanukah (Hanukkah) story, visit a candle making factory, learn how to fry latkes and so much more…

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

Rabbi Kadoozy and friends are ready for the menorah lighting. But when Jono decides to become a super hero, they may be in for the funniest Chanukah ever...

The Chanukah battle and victory were immortalized by the Sages. The candles evoke the memory of the small group of Jews who fought those who had opposed the Torah. Today, we each battle our own evil inclination as well. Our victories, as well, will be eternally remembered. Our current mission and battle is for the coming of Moshiach, as we request three times a day during prayer. Although we only request his coming three times a day, we yearn for him “all day”!

A morning sun rises in fiery splendor; a newborn baby enters the world. We witness miracles everyday and may sometimes take them for granted.

A brief review of the story and practices of the festival of Chanukah

Jono enters a donut eating contest, Gefilte Fish orders two thousand plastic dreidels from China and Rabbi Kadoozy gets a permit for a menorah lighting.

A rabbi, a college student, and a gefilte fish share their feelings about chanukah.

Rabbi Kadoozy works on finding a way out of prison, Jono trains for his donut eating contest, and Gefilte Fish tries to sell his exploding dreidels to the government.

The action packed conclusion of the Itche Kadoozy Show Chanukah Mini-Series! Hilarity Ensues.

A little light chases away a lot of darkness.

Discover the importance of the menorah and how, when and where to light it.

A short overview of the story of Chanukah and its special traditions.

When a Jew celebrates Chanukah, he may be confronted: “You Jews are so few compared to the nations of the world. Yet you hold fast to your customs and commandments, ignoring what the billions of non-Jews around you think and do… Wherein lies your strength to stand in the face of such odds?”

The story of the stubborn little flame that refused to be extinguished. And the story of you and I . . .

It was the phrase that kept our hopes alive during history's harshest times...

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

Inspirational speaker, Charlie Harary, shares his personal take on one of the lessons to be learned from the story of Chanukah.

Chanukah reminds every Jew that it is G-d’s eternal mandate to carry the torch of His “Mitzvah-candle and Torah-light.” With most Mitzvos, the “candle” and “light” are not physically visible. But with the Chanukah candles we see how fulfilling the Mitzvah creates actual physical light that illuminates all one’s surroundings.

Simple-to-follow instructions on how to do the mitzvah of lighting the menorah on Chanukah.

The name Chanukah itself contains many hints to the deeper meaning of the festival.

The Jews' devotion to maintaining their spiritual freedom can only be described as supernatural. What gives us this miraculous strength?

How rabbinical commandments -- like lighting the Chanukah menorah -- derive their power from the Biblical injunction (Deuteronomy 17:11) "According to the law they [the Sages] instruct you... you shall not divert... either right or left."

In the verse "Pharaoh dreamed..." (Genesis 41:1) the word "dreamed" (cholem) can also be read as the name of the Hebrew vowel cholem or rearranged to spell the word "salt" (melach). What is the connection between dreams and Chanukah?

The House of Shammai says: “On the first day of Chanukah, one lights eight lights; from here on, one progressively decreases.” The House of Hillel says: “On the first day, one lights a single light; from here on, one progressively increases.” (Talmud, Shabbat 21b)

The first letter of the word Chanukah is the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet "chet." What secrets are contained within the shape and numerical value of the letter "chet" that can teach us about the meaning of Chanukah?

Children participate in a hands-on demonstration of how to make olive oil to light the menorah on Chanukah. A workshop by Rabbi Michoel Albukerk from Tzivos Hashem Crafts Workshops

Among the early Talmudic commentaries, there are two opinions about the chronology of events commemorated on Chanukah. One says that the war was won on the 24th of Kislev and that the first day of Chanukah, the 25th of Kislev, is the anniversary of the first day of peace. The other says that on one day, the 25th of Kislev, the Maccabees both won the war and rededicated the Temple.

Joanne Zagnoev is a clinical psychologist whose life was transformed by Chassidic teachings.

A quick and cute introduction to lighting Shabbat candles.

The Jewish right to the Land of Israel involves two legal processes, which helps explain the purchase of the Cave of Machpelah and Avraham’s covenant with the children of Ches.

Linking the haftorah to the parsha offers insight into the kingship of Dovid and Shlomo.

When purchasing the Cave of the Machpelah from the people of Ches, Avraham agrees to take an oath that his children won’t posses their city of Yevus. Learn how this puzzling oath fits with Hashem’s covenant, as well as with King David’s conquest of the c

Why a bris has to be when the child has no idea what's happening.

If you're Jewish you know you have these characteristics. Learn two approaches from the Jerusalem and Babylonian Talmud.

Dr. Sandman reads a piece of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's discourse titled "I am to my beloved," which discusses the advantages of lower awe over upper awe.

Hundreds of Jewish students outside of the Rebbe’s house, singing Ani Ma’amin--a song of unwavering faith, to a tune composed by a Jew on the way to the gas chambers.

Avraham built three altars to create a template for three levels of dedication to Hashem.

The ultimate spiritual state is far away from the spiritual hub of the Beis Hamikdash.

Noach needed to be told to leave the ark after the flood was over. The Rebbe uncovers great insight from this on our responsibility to impact the world, and also on how we need to have more children.

Why don't we celebrate Simchas Torah at the time the Torah was given? Where do we see the special message of Simchas Torah in the parsha of VeZos HaBerachah?

Did Hashem create the world with wicked people in mind? Examine the Mishnah on why the world was created with ten utterances.

Did Hashem create the world complete or are we meant to perfect it. There are two conflicting Midrashim on this question, learn a profound insight that beautifully reconciles them.

Chabad chassidim are very careful in observing mitzvahs and even customs, as evident with eating in the sukkah, yet we don’t sleep in a sukkah.

A cute overview of the holiday of Sukkot, a joyous festival where we sit in the Sukkah and take the Lulav and Etrog.

A cute overview of the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

Does Yom Kippur require teshuvah to achieve atonement? Explore Rambam’s distinction between the goat sent to Azazel and the 'essence of the day.

Five days after Yom Kippur, we shift gear and go outside to be in a flimsy hut called a sukkah—characterized by a state of complete joy. Learn all about the holiday of Sukkot.

If you feel spiritually inadequate, the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah are for you.

How seeing a vision of the Beis Hamikdash before Tisha B'Av can fundamentally change how we connect to Hashem. A closer look at the metaphor of a garment to represent the home of Hashem.

Anyone who chooses can attain the crown of Torah. Analyze the words of Rambam on the superiority of the crown of Torah to discover what it’s really about.

Once a year, Jews stop everything: no eating, no drinking, no work and no worldly distractions. The day can feel very serious, and yet, Yom Kippur has an element of joy. Learn all about this holy Jewish holiday.

Uncovering the story behind Moshe’s special donkey, the same one used by Avraham and eventually Moshiach himself.

To understand the secret of prayer, we must take a close look at the Tefillah of Chanah. The power of prayer is that it creates radically new realities.