SoulWords- Full Library

SoulWords- Full Library

Rabbi Shais Taub has delivered Torah lectures and classes to audiences on six continents. He writes a popular weekly column in Ami Magazine and is the author of the bestselling book, G-d of Our Understanding: Jewish Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction as well as several groundbreaking works on Tanya including: the Tanya Map teaching tool, the Soul Maps curriculum, and the audio series Mapping the Tanya. He currently serves as scholar-in-residence at Chabad of the Five Towns in Cedarhurst, NY. His lectures and classes may be found on SoulWords.org.

Episodes

December 29, 2025 97 mins
The blessings of Asher teach that Kabbalas Ol (subservience/action, represented by the "foot") is not merely a stepping stone to Intellect (oil), but is actually the foundation that supports and surpasses it, granting the unique power to "gather lost souls" that the holier tribes cannot reach. The Midrash stating that Asher's "beautiful daughters married High Priests" teaches that through the humble "foot-work" of Kabbalas Ol (Ashe...
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Yehuda’s willingness to risk everything for Binyamin reveals that guaranteeing a Jewish child’s future requires total responsibility and self-sacrifice. Yaakov sending Yehuda ahead to establish a yeshiva in Egypt teaches that Torah infrastructure must precede all else. Yosef’s well-intentioned compromise shows that lowering Torah standards to make Judaism more palatable leads to unintended consequences. This class, taught by Rabbi ...
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December 15, 2025 115 mins
Galus is compared to a dream in which contradictions coexist, allowing us to seize any mitzvah opportunity without delay. The name Ephraim reveals how struggle and exile generate a deeper fruitfulness, through full engagement with the physical world. The differences between the Menorah in the Bais HaMikdash and the Chanukah lights highlight the mission to illuminate the public domain, expand light daily, and serve as Hashem’s ambas...
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December 8, 2025 123 mins
Yaakov's example teaches us how to elevate the sparks of the physical world. The story of Potifar's wife reveals the deeper reality behind spiritual challenges. The Chanukah story reminds us of the power of educating children with zero compromises right from the very beginning. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Vayeishev in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/63352bb.....
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December 1, 2025 133 mins
During Yaakov’s years with Lavan, he was able to refine materiality by maintaining the proper attitude toward the physical world. The “donkey of Moshiach” represents three stages in the refinement of the physical. Why Kislev is the month of miracles and the revelation of the innermost dimensions of Torah. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Vayishlach in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1.📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzin...
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December 1, 2025 49 mins
Rabbi Shais Taub sits down with Rabbi Yossi Pels, Executive Director of Chayenu, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about the weekly Torah booklet that has revolutionized daily Torah study for tens of thousands of Jews around the world. In this inspiring episode, they delve into: The founding story of ChayenuIts global reach and explosive growthThe life-changing power of consistent daily Torah study — especially Chit...
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November 24, 2025 101 mins
Building a Jewish home requires leaving spiritual comfort zones. True success in Galus is achieved not through assimilation but through complete trust and reliance on G-d. The inner dimension of Torah makes new levels of joy accessible to all. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Vayeitzei in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2413dd2... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English: https...
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Rabbi Shais Taub sits down with Dr. Stephen Shaya, a Chaldean physician, visionary, and philanthropist from Detroit. Dr. Shaya shares his remarkable story, from his family's ancient roots in Iraq's Mesopotamian heritage, to his global work in healthcare innovation and humanitarian outreach, and his first visit to the Rebbe's Ohel that deeply moved him. Together, Rabbi Taub and Dr. Shaya explore the intersection of faith, science, a...
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November 18, 2025 137 mins
The special qualities of Yitzchak are inherited by every Jew, granting them the ability to be unintimidated by the world and to successfully integrate transcendent spirituality into time and space. This explains the deeper significance of Yitzchak going to Gan Eden before his wedding, demonstrating the necessity of spiritual integration through self-nullification. The custom for a groom to receive Rabbinic ordination before marriag...
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November 13, 2025 33 mins
12 Pesukim for Parents is a new series in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Twelve Pesukim. In this first class, we explore the opening verse—Torah Tziva Lanu Moshe—and the Rebbe’s vision behind teaching these verses to children. This class helps parents understand what Torah Tziva truly means: conveying to our children the preciousness of Torah. Each video in this series will uncover another pasuk, offering insight into how ...
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Rabbi Shais Taub is joined by Yitzchok Aharon Pinkesz, author of Kosher Astrology: A Jewish Guide to Celestial Wisdom to explore one of the most misunderstood topics in Jewish thought. Together, they discuss what astrology really means through the lens of Torah and how to distinguish kosher astrology from forbidden practices, and what role the stars and constellations play in shaping our spiritual path. You’ll even hear Rabbi Taub’...
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November 10, 2025 143 mins
Avraham and Sarah as body and soul; "listen to Sarah" means refining the body, the ultimate purpose. Eliezer's miraculous journey teaches us about the nature of redemption from exile. The double telling of Eliezer's journey highlights marriage’s sanctity when founded on Torah and mitzvos. What Avraham used his circumcision for an oath. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Lech Lecha in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1....
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November 5, 2025 111 mins
The childhood story of the Rebbe Rashab crying over his yearning for G-d's revelation provides a powerful lesson for every Jew. The lives of Avraham and Yitzchak serve as contrasting and essential paradigms for achieving our purpose in life.This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Lech Lecha in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3efa00e... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English: https:/...
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October 27, 2025 106 mins
Avraham’s journey of Lech Lecha describes the spiritual path of every soul; the lives of Yishmael and Yitzchak reveal two distinct paradigms for raising a Jewish child. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Lech Lecha in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/261431a... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10UPY... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1 at Kehot...
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October 20, 2025 125 mins
We approach the flood as a metaphor for spiritual and material challenges. The solution is to enter the "Teiva" (ark/words of Torah). This inner work is the essential preparation for re-engaging with the world and fulfilling one's duty to help the spiritual welfare of all interconnected Jewish souls. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Noach in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/...
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October 13, 2025 75 mins
What if one idea could change the way you experience your entire year? In this sicha, the Rebbe shows how a single insight from Shabbos Bereishis transforms the way we live. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Bereishis in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1. 📄 PDF of Sicha: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/84e1f8b... 📄 PDF of Sicha in English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18R0v... 📖 Buy Likkutei Sichos...
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October 6, 2025 59 mins
In Part 3 of "High Holidays & the 12 Steps," we explore the themes of joy and interconnectedness as embodied in Sukkos and Simchas Torah. Discover why these are considered the "highest holidays," representing the culmination of Rosh Hashanah's surrender and Yom Kippur's atonement, and how they relate to practicing spiritual principles in all aspects of life.
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September 29, 2025 107 mins
In honor of Vov Tishrei, the yahrzeit of the Rebbe's mother, Rebbetzin Chana, this class delves into a profound teaching from Likkutei Sichos (Vol. 19, pp. 291-297). The Rebbe revolutionizes our understanding of prayer, drawing lessons from the prophetess Chana's example to reveal how asking for our needs can be the ultimate expression of our connection to the divine. Discover how this perspective deepens our approach to prayer and...
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September 29, 2025 62 mins
Part 2 of "High Holidays & the 12 Steps" looks at Yom Kippur and the mechanics of "at-one-ment." Getting rid of our character defects isn't just about cleaning house; it first requires a fundamental surrender to a Higher Power.
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September 18, 2025 55 mins
Part 1 of High Holidays & the 12 Steps: spiritual prep for the Jewish New Year through the lens of recovery. In this Rosh Hashanah class, we explore surrender, vision, and beginning again—translating core 12-step ideas into practical avodah for the Days of Awe. Part 2: Yom Kippur. Part 3: Sukkos.
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