Contemporary Chassidic Works

Expect to gain clarity on the basis of what Chassidus Chabad is about. Get an in-depth perspective on the origins and theme of Chassidus and the specific contribution of Chassidus Chabad.

The Key to Kabbalah will open up the world of Jewish mysticism, giving you your first thirst-quenching sips of the teachings of Pnimiyut HaTorah, the inner dimension of the Torah. This volume provides an overview of the history, principles, content and nature of the Kabbalah and introduces the breadth and depth of the inner-spiritual dimensions of Torah

Prayer is for the soul what food is for the body. As fire flickers upwards, drawn to its supernal source, so does prayer issue forth. It is hard, if not impossible, to conceive of faith in G-d without some concept of prayer

Nechama Greisman's classes on the weekly sidra are conveyed through a unique perspective - that of a chassidic woman.

Genuine joy comes from profound spiritual awareness on life and an absolute clarity of direction, living for a purpose. The Chassidic Approach to Joy explores the mystical depths of one's soul as well as the universe at large, on the well-traveled path to pure, internal happiness.

A sequential approach to self improvement from the author's perspective and topics important to personal growth in the modern age.

These concise, inspiring and articulate discussions on Moshiach, arranged according to the weekly and holiday Torah portions, are based on the works of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and allow one to truly "live with the time" and "live with Moshiach."

Questions and answers exploring the very core of Judaism. With such questions as life's purpose, the existence of G-d, the purpose of the Chosen People, the holocaust, science vs religion and intermarriage.

The Baal Shem Tov generated new energy that roused the Jewish people to spiritual wakefulness. One of the areas where this was keenly felt was the realm of emotion. Before the advent of the chassidic movement, prayer and Torah study were primarily cold and cerebral. The Baal Shem Tov set the souls of the Jewish people on fire, stirring them to a higher pitch of love for G-d and enabling them to develop deeper bonds with their fellowmen.

The Baal Shem Tov taught that “G-d loves every Jew like a father loves a son born to him in his old age.” Indeed, His love for us surpasses a father’s love. It is only that we, limited mortals that we are, have no better terms to describe His love. At every single step; G-d takes each of us by the hand and leads us in the way that is best for us, both materially and spiritually.

Written for the modern day, thoughtful professional, who wishes to live up to life's ideals and would benefit from the distinct vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Every section explores a theme with a telling personal encounter with the Rebbe; a thought on the Torah portion or holiday; and a closing composition to guide the reader from inspiration to action.

Written for the modern day, thoughtful professional, who wishes to live up to life's ideals and would benefit from the distinct vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Every section explores a theme with a telling personal encounter with the Rebbe; a thought on the Torah portion or holiday; and a closing composition to guide the reader from inspiration to action.

In this collection of lucid adaptations of the Rebbe's talks on the weekly Torah readings and Jewish holidays, each question is not only resolved but also revealed to be the starting point of a major spiritual search, a journey to the inner sanctum of Torah.

These essays were first published in monthly collections entitled From the Wellsprings of Chasidus. Each volume covers a complete cycle of the Torah readings, presenting concise insights and ideas for year-round learning.

After turning to the Rebbe for guidance in every conceivable situation for over forty years, when does a Chassid feels the void of not being able to see his Rebbe, he Instinctively turns to the words of the Rebbe at a similar time. Proceeding Together contains the earliest talks and letters of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, soon after the passing of his father-in-law and predecessor, the Sixth Rebbe (Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn) on 10 Shvat 5710 [1950].

Baseball, computers, art, atomic energy, accounting, vaccination-what do all of these have in common? In the eyes of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, each holds a unique opportunity for spiritual growth. These are just a few of the many, everyday events which are transformed into opportunities for achievement contained in this slim paperback volume.