The Fifth Chabad Rebbe once told his son: Before asking something from your father, bring him joy. And what brings God the greatest joy? When His children — so different from each other — choose to care for one another.

Destruction All Over Again The Temple wasn’t just a building. It was the physical expression of our unbreakable bond with God. And then—it was gone. Destroyed by enemies who sought more than just stones. They struck at the soul of our nation. Our Sages teach: If the Temple

The Truth About Gender Roles... In the pursuit of becoming our best selves, it's easy to look around and imitate others— thinking their path might lead to our growth. But that’s a trap. We can only reach our true potential by being fully and unapologetically ourselves. The

“To God alone…” One of the oldest melodies in Chabad tradition, this niggun, titled Ach L’Elokim (Only to Hashem), lifts you above the noise of the everyday— awakening the soul’s longing for something higher. Passed down through generations, these tunes are designed to stir

The Meaning of Love Books, movies, and stories often paint an unrealistic picture of love. In real life, love isn’t fireworks or grand gestures. It’s in the small moments— The little things that, over time, turn a tiny spark into a steady, lasting flame. How does this resonate

An Ode to the Jewish Mother She reminds you to wear a sweater. Asks if you’ve eaten. Calls, just to check in — even when you say you’re fine. It’s easy to laugh at the clichés. But behind every “Did you eat?” is something deeper. In Judaism, your identity doesn’t come from

How to Pray with Real Focus Struggling to focus during prayer? Try this next time: pause for a moment and think about where you are— standing right in front of G-d. And God is listening. Attentive to your words. He’s tuned in to you, specifically. He’s not focused on what

Hakafot Niggun During a chassidic gathering around the time of his father’s anniversary of passing, the Rebbe encourages the attendees to sing a lively song that was a favorite of his father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneersohn. FOLLOW Jewish Educational Media for more authentic Jewish moments

Why Did the Rebbe Give Out Dollar bills? Every Sunday for over six years, thousands came to the Rebbe for a blessing, guidance, or support. As they passed by, the Rebbe would hand each person a dollar — to be given to charity. Young children, seasoned businessmen, struggling