Ki Tavo Audio Classes

A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut.

Torah - the true blessing that stays with us eternally

Experience the gems of the Parshah with the classic commentaries, and a kabbalistic twist.

An overview of the weekly Parshah, through the eyes of the many commentators, enriching your understanding of how our great history unfolded.

The five books of Torah are the blueprint for creation. Each Torah portion presents one dimension of the vast eternal plan. The Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory, in his talks revealed the theme of each portion. Presented here is a class on one of these talks.

The Kabbalistic approach to the weekly Torah reading

When you arrive at the place where Hashems wants you to be, just follow Him to where He takes you, because He knows where you are meant to be. Enjoy this incredible, hard-to-believe story at the Rebbe’s Ohel.

A five minute weekly Torah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut.

An in depth presentation of Chassidic teachings on the weekly Parshah.

The mitzvah of bikkurim, bringing the first fruit to the Temple, is to demonstrate gratitude to G-d for the special land that produces these fruits. In examining the text, we discover two levels of thanksgiving.

An advanced presentation of Chassidic teachings on the Parshah.

Get a detailed overview of the weekly Torah portion sewn together with keen insights and timely life messages.

What makes us feel better? When we are taken care of, or when we take care of others?

The Talmud says that the verse (Deut. 28:10) "All the peoples of the earth will see that the name of the Lord is called upon you" refers to wearing the head tefillin. How does the head tefillin cause G-d's name to be "called upon" the one who wears them?

The connection between the start of a new year and the 98 curses read in this week’s Torah portion.

In the myriad responsibilities of the daily grind, realize what most important to you and give it precedence.

On the final day of Moses' life, he tells the Jewish nation, “You have now been given a heart to know, and eyes to see.” (Deuteronomy 29:3) Rashi explains that only at this point was Israel able to “recognize G-d's kindness.” How is it possible that throughout forty years of miracles, the Jewish nation didn't appreciate what had happened to then until that day?

The Talmud declares that there are three keys that G-d reserves for Himself and does not entrust to even a divinely appointed agent. The Sages of the Land of Israel add a fourth: The key to making a living. This talk reveals the key to all the doors... (Likutei Sichos vol. 39)

The morning routine, according to Torah and how to put "first things first" the Jewish way.

Several days ago a Texas mom named Candace Payne posted a video of herself laughing hysterically wearing a talking Chewbacca mask; it's since gone viral. Chewbacca roared, she laughed, and millions are laughing with her. But why? The setup is mundane: A woman in a van with a silly mask and a dash cam, yet incredibly the whole world went ape over it. This class finds an incredible link to the weekly Torah portion, and gets to the bottom of this remarkable phenomenon—giving you a Torah-true timeless take on this latest trend to sweep social media. Listen, learn and be delighted!

The Torah uses a rare expression to describe our relationship with G-d, because the relationship is absolutely unique.

So often we want to connect to G-d and to thank Him for our many blessings, but we feel like we’re not good enough. The Mitzvah of Bikkirim, the first fruit, reminds us that it’s not about being the best—it’s about bringing the finest of ourselves. Enjoy this remarkable story about Joseph, a simple Jew who brought G-d tremendous joy by doing something absolutely crazy.

A journey through the weekly Torah portion briefly explaining the text in plain English—based on the commentary of Rashi.