Chassidus Morning Class by Rabbi YY Jacobson
Chassidus Morning Class by Rabbi YY Jacobson is a daily podcast that delves into the teachings of Chassidus, offering spiritual insights and guidance for personal growth. Each episode explores profound concepts from Jewish mysticism, making them accessible and relevant to modern life. The podcast aims to inspire listeners to deepen their connection to their faith and to apply these timeless lessons in their daily routines.
Episodes
Thursday: Likkutei Torah Ani Hashem #4 - Torah Contains the Bliss; Mitzvos Are the Bliss Itself
I Woke Up with Anxiety... Then I Did ThisThis class is the fourth in a series on a Maamar (discourse) by the Alter Rebbe, "Ani Hashem Elokeichem," said on Shabbos Parshas Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5570, June 30, 1810, published in Likkutei Torah Shlach.
It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, Parshas Pinchas, 17 Tammuz, 5786, July 2, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Sour
Wednesday Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Ani Hashem #3 - The Soul’s Elastic Tether: Further Detachment, Fiercer Reconnection
When Hashem is a Vendor, You're Just a CustomerThis class is the third in a series on a Maamar (discourse) by the Alter Rebbe, "Ani Hashem Elokeichem," which he said on Shabbos Parshas Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5570, June 30, 1810, published in Likkutei Torah Shlach.
It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Wednesday, Parshas Pinchas, 16 Tammuz, 5786, July 1, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monse
Likkutei Torah Ani Hashem #2 - The ONLY Class on Judaism You’ll Ever Need
You're the Best Thing that Ever Happened to G-d: How We Let Go and Open Our Hearts to JoyThis class is the second in a series on a Maamar (discourse) by the Alter Rebbe, "Ani Hashem Elokeichem," said on Shabbos Parshas Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5570, June 30, 1810, published in Likkutei Torah Shlach. It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, Parshas Chukas - Balak, 10 Tammuz, 5786, June 25,
Likkutei Torah Ani Hashem #1 - "Laugh with the Sinners or Cry with the Saints:” Are Religious people Miserable?
Why There Is Bliss in Everything; It's G-d's love letter to usThis text-based class is the first in a series on a Maamar (discourse) by the Alter Rebbe, "Ani Hashem Elokeichem," said on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5570, June 30, 1810, published in Likkutei Torah Shlach. It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, Parshas Balak, 7 Tammuz, 5786, June 22, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey,
Likkutei Torah V'atah Yigdal #5 - "May Hashem Find His Power!" Moshe Gives a Pep Talk to G-d?!
How Do You Heal Someone Who Fell So Low? You Go Much HigherThis is the fifth and final class in a series on the discourse "V'atah Yigdal Na Koach Adnai," presented by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5566, June 14, 1806, published in Likkutei Torah Shlach.
This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, Parshas Korach, 30 Sivan, 5786, June 15, 2
Likkutei Torah V'atah Yigdal #4 - The Source of ALL Anxiety—and How to Heal It
When Life Throws You a Curveball, Surrender Becomes a LifelineThis is the fourth class in a series on the discourse "V'atah Yigdal Na Koach Adnai," presented by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5566, June 14, 1806, published in Likkutei Torah Shlach.
This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, Parshas Shlach, 26 Sivan, 5786, June 11, 2026,
Likkutei Torah V'atah Yigdal #3 - A MUST for Educators: Why Do Young People Feel That if Judaism Isn't Miserable It’s Not Real?!
Have We Deprived a Generation of EXPERIENCING Yiddishkeit & Chassidus?This is the third class in a series on the discourse "V'atah Yigdal Na Koach Adnai," presented by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5566, June 14, 1806, published in Likkutei Torah Shlach.
Rabbi YY Jacobson gave the class on Monday, Parshas Shlach, 23 Sivan, 5786, June 8, 2026, at Bais
Likkutei Torah V'atah Yigdal #2 - How Do You Know When Your Healing Journeys Are Going Off Track?
Have We Distorted Torah and Chassidus to Make Ourselves Feel Better?This is the second class in a series on the discourse "V'atah Yigdal Na Koach Adnai," presented by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5566, June 14, 1806, published in Likkutei Torah Parshas Shlach.
Rabbi YY Jacobson gave the class on Thursday, Parshas Behaaloscha 19 Sivan, 5786, Jun
Likkutei Torah V'atah Yigdal #1 - When We Discuss G-d's Infinity, It's Not (Only) About Him; It’s About YOU
Compassion for the Distance Between Who I Am and Who I Think I AmThis is the first class in a series on the discourse "V'atah Yigdal Na Koach Adnai," presented by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5566, June 14, 1806, published in Likkutei Torah Parshas Shlach.
Rabbi YY Jacobson gave the class on Monday, Parshas Behaaloscha 16 Sivan, 5786, June 1, 2
Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu 5713 #5 - The Highest Form of Self-Love Is Showing Up for Your True Self When You Least Feel Like It
G-d Isn't Afraid of Your Bad Moods; Neither Should You Be: The Secret of the Mountain Over Our HeadThis is a text-based class, the fifth and final class in a five-part series on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos pre-dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953.
Rabbi YY presented this class on 12 Sivan, 5786, May 28, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Sourc
Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu 5713 #4 - Can I Let Go of the Need to “Reach Levels” and Accept All My Broken Parts?
The Muted Dove -- So Distant, Yet So CloseThis is a text-based class, the fourth in a five-part series on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos pre-dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953. Rabbi YY presented this class on 9 Sivan, 5786, May 25, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9923
Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu 5713 #3 - In the Beginning, Don’t Try to Figure Yourself Out; Just Trust Your Infinity
As You Climb Your Way to Source, Don’t Use the Stairs, Only the RampThis is a text-based class, the third in a four-part series on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos pre-dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953. Rabbi YY presented this class on 4 Sivan, 5786, May 20, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/sour
Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu 5713 #2 - In That Simple Act of Saying No, You've Touched Ego Death
The three stages of Leving Your Egypt: Escape, Transform, SurrenderThis is a text-based class, the second in a four-part series on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos pre-dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953. Rabbi YY presented this class on 2 Sivan, 5786, May 18, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/sour
Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu 5713 #1 - When Silence Speaks: The Untold Truth About Mental Struggle
Silence Goes Unspoken, Until Its Absence Is All That RemainsThis is the first class in a four-part series of a text-based class on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu 5713, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos before dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953. Rabbi YY presented this class on 20 Iyar, 5786, May 7, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.
Likutei Torah Ki Bayom #6 - Can You Look G-d in the Eye? The Alter Rebbe’s Manual for Authentic Bliss
Chassidus Came to Teach Us How to Enjoy This World, Not Only the NextThis text-based class is the sixth and last in a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Acherei Mos.
Rabbi YY Jacobson presented this
Likutei Torah Ki Bayom #5 - Above All, Your Spouse Wants to Feel Understood
See Me, Don't Just Serve Me: How Can the Sages Say that “All Mitzvos Don’t Compare to One Word of Torah?!”
This text-based class is the fifth in a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Acherei Mos.
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Likutei Torah Ki Bayom #4 - Can I Learn to Trust Again? Healing My Relationship with Hashem
Hello Anxiety My Old Friend… And Now Can We Let Go?This class is the fourth of a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Achrei Mos.
Rabbi YY Jacobson presented this class as a "farbrengen," a vulnerable conver
Likutei Torah Ki Bayom #3 - And What If YOU Were G-d?
The Most Important Question in Life: What Is More Real—My Finiteness or My Infinity?This text-based class is the third of a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Acherei Mos.
Rabbi YY Jacobson taught this cla
Likutei Torah Ki Bayom #2 - Why Are We "Obsessed" with Studying Torah?
How Every Word and Idea in Torah Transmits the Frequency of OnenessThis text-based class is the second of a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Acherei Mos. Rabbi YY Jacobson taught this class on Thursday,
Likutei Torah Ki Bayom #1 - “You Are Not a Drop in the Ocean; You're the Entire Ocean In a Drop”
The Wave Only Feels Broken when it Crashes Because It Forgets Its True IdentityThis text-based class is the first of a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Acherei Mos. Rabbi YY Jacobson taught this class on Monday, Par
Maamar V'nacha 5736 #2 - It’s Not Complicated: You Crave Simple Attachment. Can You Accept That?
The Spiritual Antidote to Islamic Shahids: What Healthy, Holy Surrender Looks LikeThis class, the second and last in a series, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Sunday, 11 Nissan, 5786, March 29, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9897
Maamar V'nacha 5736 #1 - Understanding the Exiles of Edom and Yishmael
Why Does Every Jew Pray that He Should Be Moshiach?This is the first of a series on the Maamar "V'nacha Aluv Ruach Hashem," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 50 years ago, on the last day of Pesach 5736, April 22, 1976. Presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 8 Nissan, 5786, March 26, 2026.
The class explores why every Jew prays that he should experience the consciousness that will be conferred on
Maamar V'avarti 5719 #3 - Tuning in Every Moment to the Bliss of Life Itself
True Self Love Is Divine Love; But Then I Realize that Too Is Limiting MeThis text-based class is the third and last of a three-part series on the Maamar "V'avarti Balayla Hazeh," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the second night of Pesach 5719 (April 24, 1959), after the Pesach Seder. It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 5 Nissan, 5786, March 23, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Mon
Maamar V'avarti 5719 #2 - My Mind FOOLED Me: I Used to Think My Self-Control was a Sign of Growth
5 Minutes of Experiencing Hashem’s Oneness Trumps 50 Years of Brilliant KnowledgeThis text-based class is the Second of a three-part series on the Maamar "V'avarti Balayla Hazeh," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the second night of Pesach 5719 (April 24, 1959), after the Pesach Seder. It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Friday, 2 Nissan, 5786, March 20, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Mon
Maamar V'avarti 5719 #1 - How Do I Get from the Mind to the Heart?
The Journey from Mind to Heart, Heart to Mind, Mind to Unconscious Mind, Travels through the UnknownThis text-based class is the first of a three-part series on the Maamar "V'avarti Balayla Hazeh," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the second night of Pesach 5719 (April 24, 1959), after the Pesach Seder. It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 27 Adar, 5786, March 16, 2026, at Bais Medrash
Maamar Purim 5720 #6 - "My beloved Thrust His Hand through the Hole and My Heart Began to Pound for Him:" The Love that Refuses to Die
The Moment You Discover How Loving and Deep Your Heart Really Is, and You Let Go of All the StoriesThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 13 Adar, 5786, March 2, 2026, Parshas Ki Sisa, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9878
Maamar Purim 5720 #5 - My Sister, My Shepherd, My Dove, My Twin -- Four States in the Consciousness of Alignment
Let's Just Gaze at Each Other: The Science of Divine BlissThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Sunday, 12 Adar, 5786, March 1, 2026, Parshas Ki Sisa, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9874
Maamar Purim 5720 #4 - “I Don’t Want to Be an Animal:” How to Speak So That Your Animal Soul Listens
All We Really Really Want Is Oneness With HashemThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Friday, 10 Adar, 5786, February 27, 2026, Parshas Tetzaveh, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9877
Maamar Purim 5720 #3 - The Point of the Needle: I Won’t Crack Open if I Don’t Surrender Every Last Thing
The Sound of My Beloved Knocking: I Just Want to Be With YouThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 9 Adar, 5786, February 26, 2026, Parshas Tetzaveh, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9875
Maamar Purim 5720 #2 - Did You Ever Experience the Feeling of Being Truly Loved?
The Baal Shem Tov's Revolution: Every Time You Get Excited by Love — It’s an Echo of the “Big Bang”This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 2 Adar, 5786, February 19, 2026, Parshas Terumah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9871
Maamar Purim 5720 #1 - “The Night that Hashem Could Not Sleep” — You Mean G-d Goes to Sleep?
"I May Have Been Asleep, but My Inner Heart Was Always Awake:" The Inner Knowing that Can't Be ManipulatedThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Wednesday, 1 Adar, 5786, February 18, 2026, Parshas Terumah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9873
Torah Or Moshe Yedaber #4 - Who Would You Be Without Your Pain? When Trauma Becomes an Addiction
Every Time You Sit Down to Kearn, You Can Fuse the Two Frequencies of RealityThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 29 Shevat, 5786, February 16, 2026, Parshas Terumah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9870
Torah Or Moshe Yedaber #3 - What Does (the Real) Hell Look Like?
So Many Lies Have Attached Themselves to Me—Time to Let Them All GoThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Sunday, 21 Shevat, 5786, February 8, 2026, Parshas Mishpatim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9868
Torah Or Moshe Yedaber #2 - What Is Reality? Shift Your Paradigm and Set Your Mind Free
How Do We Make Peace with Our Inauthentic Lives?This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Friday, 19 Shevat, 5786, February 6, 2026, Parshas Yisro, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9867
Torah Or Moshe Yedaber #1 - The Revolution of Avraham: We Can Embody Oneness
The First Jew Understood That Creation Is the Desire for the Fusion of the Infinite with the FiniteThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 15 Shevat, 5786, February 2, 2026, Parshas Yisro, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9866
Basi L'Gani 5726 #9 - Deeper than His Infinity is His Bliss in You: The Snake, the Tree, and how we Heal Cosmic Shame
If There Was One Thing You Can Give Your Child, What Would It Be? What Our Generation Needs MostThis text-based class is the ninth and last one in a series on the Maamar (discourse) Basi Legani, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of 10 Shvat 5726, January 31, 1966. This class was presented on Thursday, 4 Shevat, 5786, January 22, 2026, Parshas Bo, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Mon
Basi L'Gani 5726 #8 - In the Deepest Bliss, Experience Ceases, You Become Source. Welcome to Our World
What Can You Give Your Loved Ones? Your Self, Your Bliss; That's the Meaning of Creation.This text-based class is the eighth in a series on the Maamar (discourse) Basi Legani, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of 10 Shvat 5726, January 31, 1966. This class was presented on Wednesday, 3 Shevat, 5786, January 21, 2026, Parshas Bo, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Sourc
Basi L'Gani 5726 #7 - I’m All In: The Revolution of the Baal Shem Tov and the Great Maggid
Can You Trust the Core of Your Child? It’s In the Distance when I Discover Who I Really AmThis text-based class is the seventh in a series on the Maamar (discourse) Basi Legani, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of 10 Shvat 5726, January 31, 1966. This class was presented on Monday, 1 Shevat, 5786, January 19, 2026, Parshas Bo, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
In this cl
Basi L'Gani 5726 #6 - Why G-d Loves Stories: If I Want to Share Insights, I'll Teach You; If I Want to Share Myself, I’ll Tell You a Story
Why Is the Torah One Long Story? Why Do We Never Get Bored of the Stories?This text-based class is the sixth in a series on the Maamar (discourse) Basi Legani, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of 10 Shvat 5726, January 31, 1966. This class was presented on Friday, 27 Teves, 5786, January 16, 2026, Parshas Vaera, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
The class explores the se
Basi L'Gani 5726 #5 - How Our Generation Will Heal Our Abandonment Wound with Ourselves, Our Parents, and Hashem
To Disconnect from Source Is the Ultimate Pain - Until I Realize...I Am SourceThis text-based class is the fifth in a series on the Maamar (discourse) Basi Legani, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of 10 Shvat 5726, January 31, 1966. This class was presented on Thursday, 26 Teves, 5786, January 15, 2026, Parshas Vaera, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets:
Basi L'Gani 5726 #4 - Your True Destiny Cannot Be Created in Consciousness; It Is Rooted in Your Inaccessible Mystery
Why the Words “I Want” Can Be Sacred: What So Many Couples and Parents Don't Grasp About DesireThis text-based class is the fourth in a series on the Maamar (discourse) Basi Legani, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of 10 Shvat 5726, January 31, 1966. This class was presented on Monday, 23 Teves, 5786, January 12, 2026, Parshas Vaera, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
In
Basi L'Gani 5726 #3 - The Basi Legani Revolution: How Do We Heal the Pain of Our Loneliness?
To Be a Real Student is Most Amazing. But What If You Are the Rebbe?This text-based class is the third in a series on the Maamar (discourse) Basi Legani, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of 10 Shvat 5726, January 31, 1966. This class was presented on Friday, 20 Teves, 5786, January 9, 2026, Parshas Shemos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://port
Basi L'Gani 5726 #2 - Husband and Wife Argue: Ramak or Arizal? In Walks the Alter Rebbe
My Identity Is that I Have No Identity: The Revolution of Light in Physics, Kabbalah & ChassidusThis text-based class is the second in a series on the Maamar (discourse) Basi Legani, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of 10 Shvat 5726, January 31, 1966. This class was presented on Wednesday, 18 Teves, 5786, January 7, 2026, Parshas Shemos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Basi L'Gani 5726 #1 - The Treasures have been Splurged; We Can All Find Redemption
Why Everything is Put on the Line for the Sake of Real VictoryThis text-based class is the first in a series on the Maamar (discourse) Basi Legani, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of 10 Shvat 5726, January 31, 1966. The class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 16 Teves, 5786, January 5, 2026, Parshas Shemos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets
Torah Or Yehuda Atah - I Am So Close, I Am So Far; Then I Realize That You Really Want Me
Reuven, Shimon and Levi -- Three Stages in Our Relationship with HashemThis text-based class on Torah Or Parshas Vayechi, Maamar Yehuda Atah Yoducha Achecha, was said by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbbos Vayechi 5666, 1806, and presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 12 Teves, 5786, January 1, 2025, Parshas Vayechi, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Likkutei Sichos Vayechi - Memories Can't Create a Vibrant Future -- Why the Rebbe Rarely Spoke About Nostalgia
The Two Paths of Menaseh and Ephraim: Clinging to the Past; Creating a Judaism for TodayThis text-based class on a Sicha (address) presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Vayechi, 18 Teves, 5730, December 27, 1969 (Likkutei Sichos vol. 5 Hosafos Vayechi), was delivered by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, Parshas Vayechi, 9 Teves, 5786, December 29, 2025, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Mons
Likkutei Sichos Vayigash - Why Did Yosef Cry for His Brother's Pain, Not for Himself?
Your Life Comes First--and That's Not Selfish, But Don't Allow Your Grief to Keep You StuckThe text-based class on Likkutei Sichos Vol. 10 Vayigash is a Sicha, an address, presented by the Lubavitcher on Shabbos Parshas Vayigash, 7 Teves, 5725, December 12, 1964. It was given by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 5 Teves, 5786, December 25, 2025, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Why is the Bai
Maamar Mai Chanukah 5701 - The Fight Over the Oil -- How Your Animal Soul Wants to Hijack Your Divine Music
The Greeks and the Jews: How All Wisdom Flows From and Returns to Hashem; Loyalty and Surrender, Not Logic, Define JudaismThis text-based class of the Maamar Mai Chanukah, was said by the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Rebbe Rayatz, on Shabbos Miketz, Shabbos Chanukah, 28 Kislev, 5701, December 28, 1940. The class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 25 Kislev, 5786, December 15, 2025, at B
Torah Or Vshavti B'sholom #4 - It All Begins with Infinite Bliss and Love, and Everything Returns There
When A Couple Feels Safe, They Can Celebrate their DifferencesThis text-based class is the fourth and last in a series on the Chassidic discourse "V'shavti B'sholom," published in Torah Or Vayeitzei, and presented by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei, 11 Kislev, 5568 (1807).
This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 21 Kislev, 5786, December 11, 2025, Parshas Vayeshev,
Torah Or Vshavti B'sholom #3 - Our Generation’s Search for Bliss Is Not Selfish; They Are On to Something
As We Approach the Finish Line, We Can Experience the Divine Ecstasy in the Work of Transforming Our DarknessThis text-based class is the third in a series on the Chassidic discourse "V'shavti B'sholom," published in Torah Or Vayeitzei, and presented by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei, 11 Kislev, 5568 (1807). It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 14 Kislev, 5786, December
Torah Or Vshavti B'sholom #2 - The Day I Discovered I Was like a Chick in an Egg
Are Trauma and Ego-Death Jewish Words? Are Music Sheets Dead or Alive? How About the Universe?This text-based class is the second in a series on the Chassidic discourse "V'shavti B'sholom," published in Torah Or Vayeitzei, and presented by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei, 11 Kislev, 5568 (1807). This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 11 Kislev, 5786, December 1, 2025
Torah Or Vshavti B'sholom #1 - Merging the Stones: The World is Comprised of Diverse Letters, but there is an Integrated Cosmic Intelligence
Retreating into Fear and Ego, I Block the Flow of Infinity; Can You Open Yourself to the Stream of CreativityThis text-based class is the first in a series on the Chassidic discourse "V'shavti B'sholom," published in Torah Or Vayeitzei, and presented by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei, 11 Kislev, 5568 (1807). It was given by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 7 Kislev, 5786, November 27,
Maamar Chayei Sarah 5712 #5 - How Do We Heal Our Self-Consciousness? Psychedelics Without Real Integration Fails Us
Chava Craved Selfhood; Noach Wanted to Forgo It; Sarah Mastered Integration Through SurrenderThis text-based class is the fifth class in a series on the Chassidic discourse (Maamar) "Vayehu Chayei Sarah," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah, 25 Cheshvan, 5712, November 24, 1951, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 4 Kislev, 5786, November 24, 2025, Parshas Vayet
Maamar Chayei Sarah 5712 #4 - What did the Snake Inject Into Chava?
What’s the Worth of Paradise If It’s Not on Social Media? When I Begin to "Own" the Compliment, I’m Stealing from G-dThis text-based class is the fourth class in a series on the Chassidic discourse (Maamar) "Vayehu Chayei Sarah," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah, 25 Cheshvan, 5712, November 24, 1951, and was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 29 Cheshvan, 5786
Maamar Chayei Sarah 5712 #3 - How Do I Know If My Healing Journeys Aren't Hijacked by My Survival Templates?
In Complete Surrender We Experience Bliss; But It Is Not Our OwnThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 26 Cheshvan, 5786, November 17, 2025, Parshas Toldos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9811
Maamar Chayei Sarah 5712 #2 - Healing from My Torturous Need for Perfectionism
Our Journey from Miserable Self-Consciousness to Humble Joy and GratitutdeThis text-based class is the second class in a series on the Chassidic discourse (Maamar) "Vayehu Chayei Sarah," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah, 25 Cheshvan, 5712, November 24, 1951, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 22 Cheshvan, 5786, November 13, 2025, Parshas Chayei Sarah, at B
Maamar Chayei Sarah 5712 #1 - We Have Intellectualized Judaism; How Do We Reclaim Divine Bliss?
What Is Bliss? Feeling in My Body That Hashem Is Celebrating MeThis text-based class is the first class in a series on the Chassidic discourse (Maamar) "Vayehu Chayei Sarah," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah, 25 Cheshvan, 5712, November 24, 1951, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 19 Cheshvan, 5786, November 10, 2025, Parshas Chayei Sarah, at Bais Medrash Oh
Torah Or Velo Yekorei #2 - Why Sexual Abuse is Emotional Murder & The Secret of a Bris
Why Could the Baal Shem Tov Not Sleep with Money in His House?This text-based class is part 2 of a two-part series on the Maamar of the Alter Rebbe V'lo Yikare Od Simcha Avram, published in Torah OR Lech Lecha, which he said at the bris of his great-grandson, Reb Boruch Sholom, the oldest son of the Tzemach Tzedek, on Thursday, 29 Cheshvan, 5566, November 1805.
This class was presented by Rabbi YY
Torah Or Velo Yekorei #1 - How to Heal the “Depression” of Motzei Shabbos: the Power of Havdalah
Reality as a Series of Endless Veils; With Each Veil I Feel More FragmentedThis text-based class is part 1 of a two-part series on the Maamar of the Alter Rebbe V'lo Yikare Od Simcha Avram, published in Torah OR Lech Lecha, which he said at the bris of his great-grandson, Reb Boruch Sholom, the oldest son of the Tzemach Tzedek, on Thursday, 29 Cheshvan, 5566, November 1805.
The class was presented
Likkutei Torah Atem Nitzavim #5 - How Deeply Do We Effect Hashem? How Deeply Does He Effect Us?
Mountains of Infinite Love: I Can Be Religious My Entire Life But Never Experience TeshuvahThis text-based class is the fifth and last in a series on Likkutei Torah Maamar "Atem Nitzavim," a discourse said by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Nitzavim, 28 Elul, 5662/1802, and was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Friday, 26 Elul, 5785, September 19, 2025, Parshas Nitzavim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Cha
Likkutei Torah Atem Nitzavim #4 - The Sound of the Shofar is the Echo of the Big Bang
The Final Chapter of Tehilim: When I Ask What's the Benefit of Connection, It's Because I’m Not Experiencing ConnectionThis text-based class is the fourth in a series on Likkutei Torah Maamar "Atem Nitzavim," a discourse said by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Nitzavim, 28 Elul, 5662/1802, and was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 25 Elul, 5785, September 18, 2025, Parshas Nitzavim, a
Likkutei Torah Atem Nitzavim #3 - In The Deepest Depths of Your Soul, You Experience Coherence
In My Outer Heart, I Want to Stay in Flow; In My Inner Heart, It Can’t Get More Perfect
This text-based class is the third in a series on Likkutei Torah Maamar "Atem Nitzavim," a discourse said by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Nitzavim, 28 Elul, 5662/1802, and was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 18 Elul, 5785, September 11, 2025, Parshas Ki Savo, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Mons
Likkutei Torah Atem Nitzavim #2 - The Real Truth About the Love of David and Yonoson
How Love Evolves: Your Deepest Love Flows Exquisitely from Your Connection with Self
This text-based class is the second in a series on Likkutei Torah Maamar "Atem Nitzavim," a discourse said by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Nitzavim, 28 Elul, 5662/1802, and was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 18 Elul, 5785, September 11, 2025, Parshas Ki Savo, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey
Likkutei Torah Atem Nitzavim #1 - The Regulated Heartbeat of Love -- When Our Thoughts Come Into Coherence
The Pyramids vs. the Menorah: How Do I Know When to Trust a Leader?This is the first of a series of text-based classes on Likkutei Torah, Maamar "Atem Nitzavim," a discourse said by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Nitzavim, 28 Elul, 5662/1802, and was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Wednesday, 17 Elul, 5785, September 10, 2025, Parshas Ki Savo, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This cl
Sicha Elul 5748 #2 - Lean In to a New Experience of Judaism: Trust Your Innermost Voice
Hashem Wants Me to Coronate Him as My King; But What If I’m Not Interested?This text-based class is the second of a two-part series on a historic Sicha (address) by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, given at the Farbrengen of Shabbos Parshas Shoftim, 7 Elul, 5748, August 20, 1988, published in Sefer Hasichos 5748 vol. 2.
This class, exploring the essence of our relationship with Hashem, what it means to know
Sicha Elul 5748 #1 - The Relationship behind the Relationship: The Core of Judaism Comes from Within
Why Is Education Not One of the 613 Mitzvos? Because You Can't Command Someone to TrustThis text-based class is the first of a two-part series on a historic Sicha (address) by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, given at the Farbrengen of Shabbos Parshas Shoftim, 7 Elul, 5748, August 20, 1988, published in Sefer Hasichos 5748 vol. 2.
This class, exploring the reason that the month of Elul is not festive i
Elul/Ki Seitzei Women's Class - G-d, Can You Give Me a Break? Must I Always Be Connected To You?
The Prerequisite for Judaism: Learning How to Trust Ourselves for RealThis class was presented on Tuesday, 9 Elul, 5785, September 2, 2025, Parshas Ki Seitzei, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9748
Likkutei Torah Inyan Krias Shema #4 - Is Self Love a Jewish Thing?
How Do You Transform Your Relationships From Transactional to Open-Hearted?This class was presented on Monday, 17 Av, 5785, August 11, 2025, Parshas Vaeschanan, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the fourth class of a four-part series on a text-based discourse by the Alter Rebbe, "Einyan Krias Shema," said by the Alter Rebbe in the summer of 1805 (24 Tamuz, 5565), published in Likkut
Likkutei Torah Inyan Krias Shema #3 - Why Psychology Needs Chassidus -- Embracing Your Identity and then Surrendering It
If My Wounded Parts Will Not Find Trust, I Will Never Surrender to OnenessThis class was presented on Friday, 14 Av, 5785, August 8, 2025, Parshas Vaeschanan, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the third class of a four-part series on a text-based discourse by the Alter Rebbe, "Einyan Krias Shema," said by the Alter Rebbe in the summer of 1805 (24 Tamuz, 5565), published in Likkutei
Likkutei Torah Inyan Krias Shema #2 - The Arizal Revealed the “Cosmic Chain;” But What Happens When You Get to the Highest Rung? In Walks the Alter Rebbe
The Layers of Self: War Novels, Business Anxiety, Personal Safety. But Once You Find the Core of Your Being, You Never Step AwayThis class was presented on Thursday, 13 Av, 5785, August 7, 2025, Parshas Vaeschanan, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the second class of a four-part series on a text-based discourse by the Alter Rebbe, "Einyan Krias Shema," said by the Alter Rebbe in th
Likkutei Torah Inyan Krias Shema #1 - If You Think You Are Rational, You Shut Down Your Core: Why Silence Brings Us Closer to Truth
The Divine Interface: Understanding the “Cosmic Chain” from Atzilus to the Physical RealityThis class was presented on Wednesday, 12 Av, 5785, August 6, 2025, Parshas Vaeschanan, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the first class of a four-part series on a text-based discourse by the Alter Rebbe, "Einyan Krias Shema," said by the Alter Rebbe in the summer of 1805 (24 Tamuz, 5565), pu
Likkutei Torah Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim #7 - Our Animal Soul Develops a Mold to Survive;Every Day, with Compassion and Grief, We Let It Go
If You Want to Love with an Open Heart, Hold Space for the Discomfort and ShameThis class was presented on Thursday, 6 Av, 5785, July 31, 2025, Parshas Devarim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the seventh and final class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnu
Likkutei Torah Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim #6 - If You Have THIS, You Have Everything -- Can You Experience In Your Body How You Are Inside Hashem’s Womb?
The Mystery of Davening: You're Trying to Change G-d’s Mind?This class was presented on Wednesday, 5 Av, 5785, July 30, 2025, Parshas Devarim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the sixth class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi on Shabbos,
Likkutei Torah Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim #5 - The Loop of Obsession -- How to Avoid the Trap of Shame and Guilt
How Can “Amen Yehei Shmei Rabba” Transform a Decree of 70 Years?This class was presented on Thursday, 28 Tammuz, 5785, July 24, 2025, Parshas Matos-Masei, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the fifth class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi
Likkutei Torah Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim #4 - You Can’t Imagine What Happens When You Challenge One Thought of Misalignment
Only In This world, Inside Our Bodies, Do We Get to Crack the Code of Creation and Find Its AuthorThis class was presented on Friday, 15 Tammuz, 5785, July 11, 2025, Parshas Balak, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the fourth class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Ra
Likkutei Torah Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim #3 - Infinitely Present in Every Detail of Life -- The Alter Rebbe’s Revolution in “Sovev Kal Almin”
Depression Is When I Extricate Myself from the Cosmic SymphonyThis class was presented on Thursday, 14 Tammuz, 5785, July 10, 2025, Parshas Balak, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the third class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalma of Liadi on Shabb
Likkutei Torah Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim #2 - Some Stars Dash Across the Cosmos at 15,000 Miles Per Second. Why Are They in Such a Hurry?
Kabbalah Takes Us Higher, Higher, and Yet Higher. Chassidus Wants to Heal the DarknessThis class was presented on Monday, 11 Tammuz, 5785, July 7, 2025, Parshas Balak, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the second class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Z
Likkutei Torah Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim #1 - Are You Always Fighting Time? Here is the Solution
When You Discover that Time Is Hashem's Heartbeat, It Can Co-Regulate YouThis class was presented on Thursday, 7 Tammuz, 5785, July 3, 2025, Parshas Chukas, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
This is the first class in a series of text-based classes on the Maamar (discourse) of the Alter Rebbe, Al Ken Yomru Hamoshlim, in Likkutei Torah Parshas Chukas, presented by Rabbi Schnuer Zalma of Liad
Maamar Mekoshesh 5713 #5 - You Will Never Get Your Answers from the Tree of Knowledge
Why Do You Love Learning Chassidus? You Taste the Tree of Life – Judaism that Does Not Lend Itself to CorruptionThis class was presented on Monday, 4 Tammuz, 5785, June 30, 2025, Parshas Chukas, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9718
Maamar Mekoshesh 5713 #4 - You Never Have to Be Defensive Again
Try to Understand, but Remain in Flow With the InfiniteThis class was presented on Thursday, 30 Sivan, 5785, June 26, 2025, Parshas Korach, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9714
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