Two Systems of Ten Sefirot
By J. Immanuel Schochet
The sefirot are ten spheres or classes, as it is stated in Sefer Yetzira, "Ten and not nine; ten and not eleven." This is their order: keter (crown); chochma (wisdom); bina (understanding); chesed (kindness); gevura (might); tiferet (beauty); netzach ...
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Chassidic Dimensions
By Jacob Immanuel Schochet
The Chassidic response to the tension between emotive religious experience and the categorical imperatives of Halacha, and the philosophy of Chabad activism for religious revival which has revolutionized the Jewish religious life and conciousness, are so ...
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Studies in Rambam
By J. Immanuel Schochet
University » Jewish History » Jewish Text and Tradition » Studies in Rambam
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A Relationship With G‑d 
with J. Immanuel Schochet and Michael Kigel
For man and G-d to be in relationship with each other there must be some common denominator that bridges the gap between the finite and the infinite.
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The Judaism of the Non-Religious Jew
with J. Immanuel Schochet and Michael Kigel
For the mitzvah which I command you this day, it is not hidden from you, neither is it far off… Rather, the thing is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it.
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Pesach Insight
By J. Immanuel Schochet
A five minute Pesach insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut.
Audio Classes » Holidays » Passover » Passover Audio Classes » Tidbits » Pesach Insight
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Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge
with J. Immanuel Schochet and Michael Kigel
Chabad is an acronym for chochmah, binah and daat, which are commonly translated as wisdom, understanding and knowledge. Learn the mystical meaning of these three intellectual soul powers.
Video » Tanya Interviews » Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge
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The Kabbalah of Charity
with J. Immanuel Schochet and Michael Kigel
Our Sages teach: “tzedakah, charity, is equivalent to all the mitzvot combined”. Why such great emphasis on this individual mitzvah?
Video » Tanya Interviews » The Kabbalah of Charity
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Life After Death
By J. Immanuel Schochet
This stimulating talk presents the Jewish perspective on the soul, afterlife, reincarnation and resurrection.
Audio Classes » Spirituality » Life and Afterlife » Life After Death
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Laws Concerning Kings and the Messiah
Translated by J. Immanuel Schochet
"If a king arises from the House of David who meditates on the Torah and occupies himself with the commandments like his ancestor David, in accordance with the written and oral Torah, and he will prevail upon all of Israel to walk in [the ways of the ...
Library » Jewish History » Maimonides » Works & Teachings » In His Own Words » Laws Concerning Kings and the Messiah
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Rabbi Immanuel Schochet has written and lectured extensively on the history and philosophy of Chassidism and topical themes of Jewish thought and ethics. He is a renowned authority on Jewish Philosophy and Mysticism. He is rabbi of Cong. Beth Joseph, and professor-emeritus of Philosophy at Humber College, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
