Likkutei Sichos vol. 15

Learn the deeper reasons why the first letter of the Torah is actually a ‘beis’ – the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet – and not an ‘alef’.

Learn about the greatness of being human over angels, and how the Torah magnifies your potential.

A closer look at Cain’s mistake offers a lesson in the importance of making mitzvahs beautiful.

A fascinating analysis of Rashi’s commentary on Hashem’s decision-making regarding the flood.

Why did it take Noach 120 years to build the Ark? A closer look at the objective of the building process itself.

Understanding the Zohar's fascinating messianic prediction about a surge of wisdom and the technological revolution.

Does Shabbos fly in the face of the purpose of Creation?

Examining a passage from Pirkei Avos on humans being created in the Divine image, and our spiritual responsibility to the nations.

How Avraham changed the energy of the world. Exploring Rashi’s explanation of the upside-down nun in the last verse of the parsha.

Why Avraham was allocated the reward of the rebellious generations before him, but Noach wasn't given the same benefit.

Why it's important to start your Jewish journey at your own level (but not to get stuck there).

From Noach to Avraham to Torah, stages of radical transformation of our world.

We are created to be productive, but we don't always appreciate what ultimate productivity looks like.

The Land of Israel is our eternal heritage. Learn how Israel's holiness manifested in two stages.

A beautiful analysis of Rashi's commentary on this passage.

Explaining the Zohar on the association of digging wells with Yitzchak, teaches us how Simcha is a fundamental component of Judaism, but it needs to be balanced.

Is there any value in forcing someone to do the right thing? Learn the meaning of Avraham coercing his guests to bless Hashem.

A story with the Rebbe Rashab gives us a revolutionary approach to childhood education in connecting to Hashem.

How can you dedicate the Parsha to Sarah's life when all its themes seem antithetical to what her life was about?

An insight into how Avraham changed the world inferred from the difference in Avraham’s reference to “G-d of the heavens” vs. “G-d of the heavens and earth”.

Learn how Rashi derives the three miracles associated with Rivkah upon entering Sarah’s tent, and how this teaches the power of every little girl to illuminate the world.

What exactly was the miracle of the oil? A novel insight on how reality and super-reality work in tandem.

A fascinating insight into Avraham and Yitzchak's relationships with their respective wayward sons.

Analysis of Rashi’s interpretation of three perspectives and a powerful insight into not speaking badly of others.

A lesson in the standards we expect of ourselves and of others.

Analysis of Rashi’s commentary on Eisav going to marry the daughter of Yishmael.

Shabbos, as you've never understood it before!

The Holy Temple: A story in three acts that captures the spectrum of the Jewish spiritual journey.

Our soul is dramatically elevated through the spiritual work we do in our lives- but the ultimate objective is deeper than that.

Judaism can't only be about our own spiritual growth—a lesson from Yaakov’s preoccupation with sheep.

How we are empowered to radically transform the world.

How to overcome any spiritual challenge in three moves.

The ultimate is when you have every right to demand blessings from G-d, and rather ask with absolute humility. A lesson from Yaakov praising Hashem with his staff, and the connection to the 19th of Kislev.

Bar Mitzvah: What does it really mean to become a Jewish man? Why is it marked at thirteen years old?

Sometimes you have to take risks to change the world.

The full story of Yaakov’s family following Eisav’s descendants, is compared to finding the diamond in the dirt and casting away the pebbles. Discover its deeper dimension in how to sift through the world to find ultimate meaning.

What peaceful life did Yaakov truly aspire to? A profound insight into the depth of Divine connection we can achieve in life.

Torah isn't academic, it's Divine. Intelligence isn't the key to accessing true Torah. A powerful insight from Chanukah and the pit where Yosef was cast into.

Intriguing details in the story of Yehuda and Tamar surrounding the items given for security.

In the prayer Haneiros Halalu recited after lighting the menorah, there are three expressions of miracles, which correspond to three types of divine intervention. We discover how the greatest miracles are not miracles at all.

Careful study of the Rambam’s halacha on prioritizing Shabbos candles since it’s essential for the Chanukah lights too. This fascinating insight shows how the ultimate goal of Judaism is peace.

How Yosef had the chutzpah to advise Pharaoh on how to run his country.

What was the catalyst that caused emotion to break through Joseph's austere composure, after he reunited with his brother, Benjamin? A lesson in releasing the power of our soul.

A closer look at the response of the Yosef’s brothers after being accused of theft. Discover how it is beneath our dignity to live a mundane life.

Yosef worried about his father's health. His urgency to relieve his anxiety teaches us an important lesson in how to deal with people.

An analysis of Rashi's perspective on which brothers Yosef presented before Pharaoh.

An analysis of Rashi's perspective on which brothers Yosef presented before Pharaoh.

How was it "exile" before the Jews are slaves, when they lived in Goshen, the best part of Egypt?

In the future, when Moshiach comes the fast days will be transformed from days of mourning to days of rejoicing.

How to live your best life in the most challenging circumstances.

From Yaakov rearranging his hands when blessing Yosef's two sons, and different from Yosef’s preference of whom to give precedence, we learn two key methods for spiritual success in spiritually unhealthy places.

The litmus test of genuine spiritual growth is not to get caught up in your spiritual growth at the expense of others.

Why Yaakov compares his sons to animals, and the question of enthusiasm vs. quality, and the Siyum of Masechtas Kiddushin.