NYC Mayor Eric Adams sits down with Rabbi Shais Taub for a surprisingly personal and wide-ranging conversation. He shares his own struggle with dyslexia, the overlooked power of neurodivergence, and his thoughts on what’s really broken in our political system. From meditation and conscious breathing to the spiritual roots of leadership and even the mind-bending concept of remote viewing, this conversation goes places few political interviews ever do. 👉 Partner with SoulWords to support more con...
Jul 14, 2025•34 min
Join a farbrengen live from the SoulWords House, in honor of 12-13 Tammuz, the Liberation of the Previous Rebbe. Rabbi Shais Taub tells the amazing true-life story of the Previous Rebbe's arrest and liberation while Eli Marcus shares chasidic melodies to commemorate and relive this auspicious day.
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 44 min
The Rebbe's Maamar "Vayishlach Yehoshua" was first delivered on 28 Sivan, the anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin's arrival in the USA. The discourse examines the Biblical stories of the spies sent by Moshe and later by Yehoshua and presents them as two models of personal development.Be a part of our ongoing campaign: Charidy.com/RST
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 53 min
In honor of Lag b'Omer, study actual excerpts of the text of Zohar as illuminated by the teachings of the Rebbe. A livestream event from the SoulWords House.
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 33 min
The thirtieth class of the "30 Letters in 30 Days" series, held live for women at the SoulWords House on 11 Nissan, focuses on a letter the Rebbe wrote on his birthday, 11 Nissan 5711, to a woman about the topic of faith as a key to emotional wellbeing.
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In a letter to secular Isareli politician, Dr. Bentzion Dinur, the Rebbe explains that there can be no freedom of the body without freedom of the soul.
Apr 08, 2025•35 min
The Rebbe commends famed author, Eliezer Steinman, for his significant role in spreading Chassidus to communities that otherwise might not have encountered it. The Rebbe asks Steinman to contemplate what merit he could have had in the past that led him to have the further merit of spreading chasidus to so many.
Apr 07, 2025•40 min
The Rebbe explains to a chosid why the greatest guarantee he can have is a promise from a tzadik and the tremendous powers that are transferred to one who carries out the tzadik's charge.
Apr 06, 2025•37 min
Two letters of the Rebbe bring out different insights from the fact that in our generation we are unable to fast the way those in previous generations did.
Apr 04, 2025•41 min
The Rebbe responds to the complaints of a yeshiva student that his activism is interfering with his own Torah study.
Apr 03, 2025•27 min
In a letter to a woman, the Rebbe extols the great virtue of the Jewish women in Egypt and explains how they serve us an example for all of us.
Apr 02, 2025•19 min
In this letter thanking someone for a donation, the Rebbe explains the incredible importance of providing for the yom tov needs of others as the preparation for one's own Pesach.
Apr 01, 2025•20 min
The Rebbe explains why he refers to the letter writer as "G-d-fearing" when he himself admitted he was not yet Torah observant.
Mar 31, 2025•22 min
In a letter to a "Yiddishist" who expressed concern about receiving correspondence from the Rebbe in English, the Rebbe explains the necessity of sometimes using non-Jewish languages in communication. The Rebbe highlights the importance of conveying messages and teachings to all Jews, regardless of language barriers, to help bring them closer to Torah and mitzvot.
Mar 30, 2025•30 min
In the first letter of this class, the Rebbe explains to someone why it's not enough to merely want to do things that make you spiritually strong; you have to actually do them. In the second letter, the Rebbe takes exception with the letter writer's saying that he has had "an unnaturally (bad) year."
Mar 28, 2025•40 min
The Rebbe writes to a young woman that the formula for true happiness in life and in marriage is a full commitment to Hashem's Torah.
Mar 27, 2025•30 min
The Rebbe writes to a man who is worried about various issues in life and sets him on a path of positivity.
Mar 26, 2025•20 min
The Rebbe writes to Rabbi Nissan Nemanov about the importance of Chassidim seizing every possible opportunity to connect with the Rebbe.
Mar 25, 2025•27 min
The Rebbe writes to parents who are conflicted about their son's desire to allow his beard to grow. The Rebbe gives a surprising explanation as to why this is an ill-advised idea.
Mar 24, 2025•36 min
In a letter to a yeshiva bochur, the Rebbe emphasizes the importance of discerning the tricks of the yetzer hara when facing challenges in a new environment.
Mar 23, 2025•37 min
We study two powerful letters from the Rebbe addressing Israeli soldiers, focusing on the spiritual significance of their self-sacrifice and service.
Mar 21, 2025•34 min
In this letter, the Rebbe addresses the decision to build a Holocaust memorial in Paris. He emphasizes the importance of using resources to help the living in urgent need, both physically and spiritually.
Mar 20, 2025•22 min
In this class, the Rebbe explains the significance of reporting back with good news. He emphasizes how sharing positive updates brings increased blessings upon the letter writer.
Mar 19, 2025•16 min
The Rebbe urges a father to overcome his timidity and ensure his daughter fully understands the laws of Jewish marriage, emphasizing the impact on future generations.
Mar 18, 2025•29 min
The brothers talk about mourning and saying Kaddish after the passing of their father, of blessed memory.
Mar 17, 2025•56 min
Discover the Rebbe’s profound advice to a woman who lost her teaching job, offering a powerful perspective on setbacks and resilience. This class explores how challenges are part of a greater process and how to face them with faith, strength, and renewed purpose.
Mar 17, 2025•20 min
In this English letter, the Rebbe offers comfort to parents who lost a child in a shocking tragedy. The Rebbe emphasizes the eternality of the soul and how the soul relies on its loved ones still here on earth.
Mar 16, 2025•24 min
Exploretwo letters from the Rebbe to Rabbi Dovid Leselbaum regarding his interactions with Israeli politician Yaakov Zerubavel. The Rebbe advises Leselbaum on how to engage with Zerubavel, emphasizing the power of truth to ultimately prevail.
Mar 14, 2025•33 min
The Rebbe responds to blessings he received from his chassidim and highlights how these blessings were amplified by being accompanied with Torah study and tzedaka. Give tzedaka on the Colel Chabad pushka app. https://colelchabad.org/pushka-app/
Mar 13, 2025•30 min
In this letter, the Rebbe addresses the issue of talking during davening. But instead of simply condemning the behavior, the Rebbe offers a deeper perspective—one that challenges us to see the bigger picture of what it means when a Jew interrupts their daily routine to come to shul and pray.
Mar 12, 2025•29 min
