In this class on Parshat Pinchas, we explore the values Moshe seeks in the next Jewish leader highlighting servant leadership, earned authority, and a deep sense of responsibility. We also reflect on the power of consistency in Jewish life and the enduring qualities that define true leadership.

In this class, we explore the profound teachings of Pirkei Avot 3:7 on ownership and free will—what Hashem has given us, and what we give back to Him. We also examine the two dimensions of our relationship with Hashem: one expressed through the natural world, and the other accessed through Torah—boundless, infinite, and beyond.

In this class, we explore the story of the prophet Bilaam — a man with great spiritual power, who stood at a crossroads: would he use his gift to bless or to curse?

Through his first blessing to the Jewish people, we reflect on:

The two identities of the Jew — the struggler and the master

Why our being can never be cursed, only our behavior

The unique calling and solitude of the Jewish nation

How Hashem protects us from external threats — while calling on us to guard ourselves from within

In this class, we explore three timeless teachings from Pirkei Avot that help us live with purpose and spiritual clarity:

Vulnerability & Focus: Recognizing our moments of emotional or spiritual vulnerability — and choosing to fill that space with Torah and higher thought.

Servitude & Service: Understanding that every life involves service — and we can choose whether to serve governments, financial needs, or our higher calling.

The Essence of Torah Study: Exploring why both independent and group learning are essential to realizing our mission as a people.

In this class, we delve into one of the Torah’s most enigmatic commandments — the Parah Adumah, or Red Heifer. Why does contact with death create ritual defilement? And why is the purification process itself so paradoxical? Join us as we explore the deeper meaning behind ritual purity, the spiritual mystery of the Red Heifer, and the historical context and future hope tied to this ancient and powerful mitzvah

In his teaching, Rabbi Chananya ben Teradyon implores us to see every encounter as an opportunity to “gain a diamond”—a spark of Torah from another soul—and to be humble enough to learn and discuss with anyone, at any time. He does not merely teach this ideal—he gives his life for it.

One of the Ten Martyrs executed by the Romans for teaching Torah publicly, Rabbi Chananya’s story invites us to reflect on our values, our encounters, and our commitment to living a life infused with purpose.

This week’s Torah portion dives into the rebellion of Korach — but beneath the drama lies a timeless tension: How do we live as a people with our feet on the ground and our heads in the clouds?

In this episode, we explore the spiritual struggle at the heart of Jewish life — between action and contemplation, between building a better world and staying connected to something higher. From the failure of the Spies to the challenge of Korach, the Torah invites us to live in that tension with purpose.

With a sense of urgency, the Rebbe called upon every Jew to embrace their role as an ambassador of good, a global changemaker, and a beacon of light in the world.

Let the stories of an Alaskan girl, a South African prisoner, a Holocaust survivor, and a couple being sent to Oregon inspire you to embrace your role.

This keynote address was delivered at Chabad of the East Valley, AZ, in honor of the thirtieth yahrzeit of The Rebbe.