Letters For Our Time

Out in No-Man’s Land — Naso 5786

Kehos, Levi & Gershon in the desert: then & now. Explore a talk delivered by the Rebbe on parshas Naso in 1972 (Likkutei Sichos vol.13).

Milk, Meat, & Malachim - Shavuos 5786

When three angelic visitors arrived at Avraham’s tent, he served them dairy followed by meat. Explore the halachic and mystical significance of this curious menu, and discover how Avraham’s hospitality provided the decisive answer to the angels’ claim that the Torah belonged in heaven—and why it was given to us instead.

A Sign From Heaven. Literally.

Through the ages, many have claimed to have received a sign from Heaven, sometimes even on a piece of paper. Explore various claims -- including one that is mentioned in halacha -- and gain some insight into an obscure topic. In memory of Reb Moshe Yehudah ben Reb Tzvi Yosef Kotlarsky, on his second yahrzeit, 27 Iyar.

Brother, Can You Spare A Dime? 🪙 (Halacha & Chassidus) - Bechukosai 5786

How much money is one permitted to give to tzedakah? We usually say 20% -- but in one place, Rambam says it is false piety to give more than 20%, yet in another place he says you can! And the Alter Rebbe says you can give ALL your money to tzedakah! Explore the halachic side of the coin with special guests Rabbi Yaakov Emden, the Chida & the Rebbe Rashab. Featuring a cherry on top with the spiritual lessons behind the 3 possible options of tzedakah giving. Based on Likkutei Sichos vol.27 Bechukosai sicha 3

Lag BaOmer, ChatGPT & You

A class about what AI is demanding of us.