Fundamental Concepts


		Understanding our Faith By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class explores the elements of logical faith, the rational side of our belief in G-d and the divine origin of the Torah. 4 Download Listen (50:39)



		Bitachon – Trust in G-d (1) By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class expounds upon the true meaning of Bitachon – trust in G-d as a distinct quality from belief and faith in G-d. 2 Download Listen (40:46)



		Bitachon – Trust in G-d (2) G-d Helps Those Who Help Themselves By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class explains in great detail how our involvement in natural endeavors isn’t a contradiction to our absolute trust in G-d. Download Listen (46:30)



		Nevuah – Prophecy By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class teaches in great detail the fundamental belief in prophecy and why it’s so central to the entirety of our faith. Download Listen (38:54)



		Malochim – Angels By Yehuda Leib Schapiro In-depth Chassidic teachings on the spiritual make-up and function of angels. 1 Download Listen (51:23)



		Hashgacha Pratis – Divine Providence By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class takes an in-depth look at the central teaching of the Baal Shem Tov regarding divine providence. 2 Download Listen (54:48)



		Death – Another Dimension By Yehuda Leib Schapiro Judaism teaches about the reality of life after physical life; what is the nature of this after-life experience for the soul? Download Listen (47:26)



		Techias Ha’Meisim – Resurrection of the Dead By Yehuda Leib Schapiro The belief in the resurrection of the dead – one of the thirteen principals of faith – and why it’s so fundamental to our faith. Download Listen (55:23)



		Simcha – Joy By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class outlines the great importance and centrality of joy and happiness in our service of G-d. Download Listen (32:40)



		Reward for a Mitzvah? By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class provides an in-depth analysis of the optimum and ideal approach to performing mitzvot; beyond personal reward. 1 Download Listen (42:19)



		Free Choice By Yehuda Leib Schapiro A comprehensive analysis of the complex issue of free choice; the need for free choice and its reconciliation with divine providence and G-d’s all encompassing knowledge. Download Listen (45:16)



		Suffering in the Eyes of Chassidus By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class gives us the Chassidic perspective on the purpose of human suffering and the ideal way to react to it. 3 Download Listen (49:19)



		Understanding the Role of a Rebbe By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class illuminates the integral role of a Rebbe and his relationship to the people. Download Listen (49:35)



		The Power of Speech By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class emphasizes the special quality of speech which is the ultimate expression of the soul as explained in Chassidic thought. Download Listen (54:03)



		Good Character Traits By Yehuda Leib Schapiro Chassidus empower's us to change the nature of our middos – character traits. Download Listen (50:20)



		Chassidus and Mussar By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class describes the differences in approach between the Chassidic and Mussar movements. 1 Download Listen (48:34)



		The Power to reach into the Supernatural By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class presents a comprehensive analysis of the natural and the miraculous; a tzaddik’s special power to reach into the supernatural to alter nature. Download Listen (52:21)



		What’s in a Name? By Yehuda Leib Schapiro An in-depth look at the spiritual significance of Hebrew names; the channel of life-force contained in every being. Download Listen (46:47)



		Nissim: Miracles By Yehuda Leib Schapiro What is the inner meaning of miracles and why are they less common today than in time past? Download Listen (31:17)



		Why Tell Stories of Tzadikim? By Yehuda Leib Schapiro The great importance in telling stories of miracles performed by tzaddikim. Download Listen (46:06)



		The Mystical Dimension of Numbers Part 1 By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class delves into the deep esoteric teachings of Kabbalah on the mystical dimension of the numbers 1 through 5. Download Listen (48:15)



		The Mystical Dimension of Numbers Part 2 This class delves into the deep esoteric teachings of Kabbalah on the mystical dimension of the numbers 6 through 10. Download Listen



		The Not-so Known Name of Hashem: Ekyeh By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class delves into the deep spiritual meaning to the obscure name of G-d: Ekyeh. 1 Download Listen (45:44)



		Hashem’s Name Tzvakos By Yehuda Leib Schapiro A detailed analysis of the spiritual status of G-d’s name Tzvakos and its inner meaning. Download Listen (48:03)



		The Future Expansion of Israel By Yehuda Leib Schapiro The inner meaning of the expansion of the Land of Israel in the era of Moshiach. Download Listen (45:13)



		Medicine from the Talmud By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class attempts to reconcile how the medical advice and remedies mentioned in the Talmud are eternal – like all of Torah – if much of it doesn’t apply to us today. Download Listen (45:48)



		The Me’oras Ha'Machpelah By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class teaches the Kabbalistic spiritual significance of the Cave of Machpelah; the resting place of the patriarchs and matriarchs. Download Listen (41:32)



		The Difference between Kohanim and Leveim By Yehuda Leib Schapiro This class explores the spiritual and legal status of a Kohen and Levi and their differences. Download Listen (49:10)

Rabbi Schapiro Collection


	Fundamental Concepts


	Inner Meaning of Mitzvot


	Life Cycle


	Shabbat


	Prayers & Blessings


	Yearly Cycle


	Women's Issues


	Torah


	Explaining the Past


	Important Issues


	Beit Hamikdash


	Parshah


	Days in the Jewish Calendar


	Talmud Study