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Bo
By the Numbers
13 Facts About the Jews of Ukraine
Weathering centuries of pogroms, blood libels, Nazi massacres, and Soviet rule, the Jewish community of Ukraine has shown incredible resilience.
Weathering centuries of pogroms, blood libels, Nazi massacres, and Soviet rule, the Jewish community of Ukraine has shown incredible resilience.
13 Questions: Take the Moses Quiz
Take a minute to see how well you know Moses, THE Leader of the Jewish people.
Take a minute to see how well you know Moses, THE Leader of the Jewish people.
The Freeman Files
G-d in the Talmud
In what way are the laws of the Talmud "the wisdom and will of G-d"? What's so "wise" about the how to divide a garment that two people are fighting over? Why G-d would "will" the procedures for buying a donkey?
In what way are the laws of the Talmud "the wisdom and will of G-d"? What's so "wise" about the how to divide a garment that two people are fighting over? Why G-d would "will" the procedures for buying a donkey?
Halachah for Life
What You Need to Know About An Upsherenish
Let’s address some of the questions commonly raised about an upshernish
Let’s address some of the questions commonly raised about an upshernish
Podcasts
Japan's Afghan-Jewish Fertility Expert
Rabbi Dr. Hertsel Simantov's life is anything but typical. Hear how he was raised in Kabul, educated in Israel, and ended up in Japan with the blessing of the Rebbe.
Rabbi Dr. Hertsel Simantov's life is anything but typical. Hear how he was raised in Kabul, educated in Israel, and ended up in Japan with the blessing of the Rebbe.
Marylyn's Story: From Crisis to Connection
Marylyn embraced Shabbat observance and found a home within the Chabad community. But her faith was put to the ultimate test when her husband Eliot suffered a devastating 50-foot fall while hiking. Instead of despair, Marylyn’s first words were gratitude: “Thank You, Hashem. He’s alive now. Let’s do this.” With strength and clarity, she rallied her community with Tehillim, acts of tzedakah, and unwavering trust in G-d’s plan. Marylyn’s story is one of resilience, love, and the choice to see life’s challenges as blessings in disguise. Through tragedy, she and Elliot discovered deeper spiritual practices, a renewed sense of purpose, and a powerful closeness to G-d.
Marylyn embraced Shabbat observance and found a home within the Chabad community. But her faith was put to the ultimate test when her husband Eliot suffered a devastating 50-foot fall while hiking. Instead of despair, Marylyn’s first words were gratitude: “Thank You, Hashem. He’s alive now. Let’s do this.” With strength and clarity, she rallied her community with Tehillim, acts of tzedakah, and unwavering trust in G-d’s plan. Marylyn’s story is one of resilience, love, and the choice to see life’s challenges as blessings in disguise. Through tragedy, she and Elliot discovered deeper spiritual practices, a renewed sense of purpose, and a powerful closeness to G-d.
Voices
Sparks of Support After My Fifth Miscarriage
The soul-stirring musical compositions elicited tears when I felt numb and lifted my spirits with their messages of hope and encouragement.
The soul-stirring musical compositions elicited tears when I felt numb and lifted my spirits with their messages of hope and encouragement.
Parshah
When Life Knocks You Down
Perhaps you don’t deserve it, but neither did our fathers in Egypt—and G‑d was there for them. He’ll be there for you, too.
Perhaps you don’t deserve it, but neither did our fathers in Egypt—and G‑d was there for them. He’ll be there for you, too.
Bo: The Stories We Inherit
This episode reflects on how stories shape moral imagination, how freedom is learned through narrative, and why what we pass down matters as much as what we lived through.
This episode reflects on how stories shape moral imagination, how freedom is learned through narrative, and why what we pass down matters as much as what we lived through.
Video
Restoring the World
Just days before his passing on the tenth of Shevat in 1950, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, the Rebbe’s father-in-law and predecessor, published a discourse titled “Basi L’gani”. The discourse expounds on many ideas from the Torah that highlight the importance of making this world a dwelling place for the Divine Presence of the Almighty.
Just days before his passing on the tenth of Shevat in 1950, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, the Rebbe’s father-in-law and predecessor, published a discourse titled “Basi L’gani”. The discourse expounds on many ideas from the Torah that highlight the importance of making this world a dwelling place for the Divine Presence of the Almighty.
Learning From the Rebbe
Lifestyle
And G-d said: I have forgiven, as you ask
— Numbers 14:20
Print Magazine
Adam trudged past the gates of Eden, his head low, his heart heavy with the pain of remorse.
Suddenly he stopped. A thought had struck him.
He turned to the heavens and exclaimed, “You had this planned! You put that fruit there knowing I would choose to eat from it!”
“But tell me: Why?
The heavens were silent.
But ...
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