Likkutei Sichos vol. 24

There is so much translation of Torah nowadays. In fact, Moshe was instructed to translate the Torah into all seventy language. Yet, it was problematic when the Sages needed to translate the Torah into Greek for the king Talmi. So is translating the Torah good or bad?

The 15th of Av is from the most festive days of the year. The gemara relates as cause for rejoicing, that it’s the day they broke the axes. Discover how Tu B'Av counteracts the tragedy of Tisha B'Av.

An analysis of the difference between the Alter Rebbe's treatment of the mitzvah of bentching (food blessings) in his Shulchan Aruch vs. in his Siddur.

The Rambam calls the laws of the Holy Temple, Hilchos Beis HeBechira, which means the laws of the chosen home. This teaches us something significant about the nature of the Beis HaMikdash, in contrast to the Mishkan in Shiloh.

If there is a mitzvah to appoint a king, why was Shmuel the Prophet upset when the people asked for a king? Learn the two different purposes for having a king.

Why would we need cities of refuge when Moshiach comes?

Why does the Torah compare man to the tree in the field? Discover how the key to spiritual development is working on character.

The Arizal gave a fascinating eulogy for the Ramak, which ultimately conveys how each of us at our core is immune to sin.

Learn the difference between a Shul and the Beis HaMikdash for needing a fence around the roof. A lesson in the dangers of arrogance and the need for a guardrail when reaching out to others.

Mixing animals, mixing energies. The secret of the Torah's prohibition against plowing with different animals.

Why Rashi doesn’t seem to address an obvious question in the verse.

Analyzing the precise language of Rashi on the verse describing our relationship with Hashem.

The way Hashem views our current exile offers a powerful lesson for us today.

Discover why the birthdays of the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe are so important. Learn how Chassidus brings us to life, and Chabad Chassidus invigorates every part of our lives.

The difference between the covenant at Sinai and the covenant before crossing the Jordon, offers insight into two dimensions of Rosh Hashanah, and how we bring divine purpose to creation.

The year of Shemittah inspires us at Hakhel to focus us on how a Jew should live in this world.

Every spiritual leader has a unique approach.

How did all the Jews write a Sefer Torah in the short time between Moshe's instruction and their entry into Israel? How do we each fulfill the mitzvah to write a Torah nowadays?

There are various things we do to confuse the Satan. Surely, by now he’s learned all of our tricks…

The secret message in how Haazinu is divided and sung by the Levites in the Beis Hamikdash.

Is it necessary to specify our sins to attain proper Teshuvah? Learn a Talmudic debate on the subject and uncover how no matter how advanced or basic our Teshuvah is, it always expresses our core wish to reconnect with Hashem.

The joy of Sukkos is associated with both the mitzvah Lulav and to the water libation. There’s a debate as to which comes first; discover the spiritual meaning of these two perspectives.

How celebrating Aaron's greatness close to Moshe’s passing, helps us appreciate Moshe's life.