Life Cycle


		Celebrating a Birthday By Yehuda Leib Schapiro The Lubavitcher Rebbe strongly encouraged the celebration of one’s Jewish birthday. Discover the importance and source for this special custom. Download Listen (56:09)



		The Mitzvah of Brit Milah By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class expounds on the greatness and specialty of the mitzvah of Bris Milah - circumcision. Download Listen (51:55)



		The Mitzvah of Pidyon HaBen By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class provides a thorough understanding of the mitzvah of redeeming the firstborn son. 1 Download Listen (46:22)



		The Meaning of Upsherenish The Mitzvah of Peyos By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class explores the reasons and sources for the custom of celebrating a Jewish boy’s first haircut – an Upsherin. 3 Download Listen (48:08)



		The Real Meaning of Bar Mitzvah By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class provides a detailed appreciation of what it really means to become Bar & Bat Mitzvah. Download Listen (54:08)



		The Spiritual Beauty of a Wedding By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class spells out in great detail the halachic workings of the Jewish wedding and its spiritual and kabbalistic components. Download Listen (54:42)