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Chabad Research Unit - Professor Tali Loewenthal

Chabad Research Unit
Kabbalah
Torah
Pesach
Shabbat
Creation
Pharaoh
Exodus
Rosh Chodesh
New Moon (nisan)
Sefirot
Divine Essence
Marriage
Hasidic Teachings
Redemption
Mashiach
Sun
Moon
Sefer Yitzirah
Elohim
Vayikra

Talks, Classes and Lectures on a variety of Kabbalistic, Chassidic and Torah on a variety of subjects by Professor Tali (Naftoli) Loewenthal. The CRU was set up in 1985 to explore ways of communicating the essence of Jewish teaching in today's world.

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Explores Divine Name "Ehyeh," redemption promise, Elijah's double plea, and morning Shema timing from dawn distinctions to three hours. Chassidic comments highlight prayer's transcendence, kingship of Jews, and juxtaposing blessings without interrupt... more

Topics include the virtue of praying with the community, the importance of the Halachah (as opposed to varied opinions in the Talmud), physical and spiritual death, the importance of marriage and womanhood, work and study, relationship with one's tea... more

Explore divine prayer, mercy, and human blessings. Shammai's emphasis on consistent Torah study and kindness. God's prayer seeks mercy over anger. Kabbalistic interpretations connect divine attributes to human actions, highlighting repentance and ble... more

Berachot 6b discusses God's metaphorical phylacteries, symbolizing Israel's praise, and the importance of synagogue attendance. It emphasizes running to mitzvot, prayer's spiritual impact, and rewarding actions like rejoicing at weddings, with Chassi... more

The Talmud Tour on Shabbat 88a-89a, honouring Shavuot, explores the Giving of the Torah at Sinai. It discusses the Torah’s threefold nature, its dissolution of the spiritual-physical divide, coercion and acceptance, and the Divine Presence. Chassidic... more

Studied in preparation for Lag B'Omer which falls this year on Thursday-Friday 15-16 May 2025. This passage describes Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and his son having to hide from the Romans in a cave, and the spiritual process which they went through in t... more

Explores prayer and synagogue practices, detailing Abba Binyamin's teachings on prayer timing, bed orientation, and communal prayer. It discusses the Divine Presence in synagogues, Torah study, and judgment, emphasizing spiritual focus and the revela... more

Berachot 5a-b concerns the topic of Suffering. Hasidic concepts are also discussed, such as Tanya ch.26, which speaks of apparent suffering coming from a higher spiritual dimension, Yud and Heh of the Divine Name.

class originally given 30 march 202... more

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Talmud Tour Session 2: Berachot 3a
Q: What is the basis for saying the three contractions are related to the three watches?
The teacher explains that the three watches conceptually map to the three negations or contractions of divine presence (tsimsum), and the linkage (A equals B) is a mystical framework showing how each watch corresponds to a stage of divine veiling and a particular heavenly response, rather than a simple chronological division.
Introduction to Kabbalah: 4. Shabbat and Marriage
Q: What is the relevance of the numbers and letter values in this teaching?
The presenter notes there is significance to letters and numerology in the tradition, illustrating how physical objects like the goblet and measurements hint at divine names and hidden connections between the material and spiritual dimensions.
Introduction to Kabbalah: 4. Shabbat and Marriage
Q: My question is that I don't understand the numbers, how the letters relate to the numbers on God, this and why.
The speaker explains that the letters and numbers have gematria connections; there is a divine numeric symbolism (86 milliliters for a goblet, gematria of elokim), but the system is intricate and not fully explained in simple terms in this part of the talk.

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Scholarly lectures and classroom-style discussions explore Kabbalah, Hasidic thought, and Torah through close textual study, often weaving in historical anecdotes, mystical interpretations, and practical guidance for daily life. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into classical sources (Tanakh, Talmud, Zohar, Tanya) alongside Hasidic discourse, with interactive Q&A that surfaces questions from participants. A standout pattern is the blend of rigorous exegesis with accessible teaching, making complex mystical concepts approachable for educated listeners, educators, and rabbis alike. The format often emphasizes the tension between concealment and revelation, the ethical implications of mystical ideas, and the application of ancient wisdom... more

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