Rabbi Levi Greenberg
By Rabbi Levi Greenberg
Rabbi Levi GreenbergOct 31, 2022
Tanya: Chapter 14 (1): Everyone Can be In Control
The level of Beinoni is within everyone's reach.
Tanya: Chapter 13 (3): Relative Truth?
The Beinoni's life is truthful despite the ups and downs.
What Really Matters
The interdependence of our spiritual and physical wellbeing.
Elijah's Cup at the Seder
Its origin and meaning.
Tanya: Chapter 13 (2): The Beinoni is My Role Model
While the Tzaddik is an inspiration - we are meant to emulate the Beinoni.
A Covenant Demands Sacrifice
A Bris on Shabbat teaches us what the covenant is all about.
Tanya: Chapter 13 (1): Turn On the Light
The strategy to winning every moral battle.
Tanya: Chapter 12 (2): The Average Guy
A Beinoni is not superhuman.
The Power of One Mitzvah
A Talmudic rabbi established a Yeshiva in Rome and set the tone for bringing redemption.
Was Haman's decree proportional?
A refreshing reading of the Purim story which empowers us today.
Tanya: Chapter 12 (1): The Beinoni
Understanding the profile of the (im)perfect Jew.
The Purim Story: Part 4
Esther's Heroism & The Dramatic Reversal of Fortunes
The Purim Story: Part 3
The Genocidal Decree & The Jewish Response
The Purim Story: Part 2
The Beauty Pageant, Assassination Plot & The Evil Prime Minister
The Purim Story: Part 1
Historical Context & The Royal Feast
When counting is both empowering and liberating
The origins and meaning behind how we customarily count Jews for the Minyan.
Tanya: Chapter 11: The many faces of wicked
Understanding the myriads of levels in the term "Rasha"
What Can Be Worse Than Idolatry?
Lessons to be learned from dark periods in Jewish history.
How Purim Katan Became Major
The historic event in 1927 that changed Chabad forever.
Tanya: Chapter 10: What it takes to be a Tzaddik
It's possible to be righteous but not perfect.
Square Tablets Are Important
The depiction of one of the most recognizable Jewish symbols should be done right.
Tanya: Chapter 9: The Battle Over the Small City
A vivid description of the moral struggle to control the body.
Guardians of the World
How civil laws can inspire the deepest levels of divine relationship.
Sustainable Morality
The intrinsic connection between faith and decency.
Tanya: Chapter 8 (2): Protect the Mind
The high stakes involved in non-Torah intellectual pursuits.
Tanya: Chapter 8: Soul Cleansing
The impact every mundane action has on our soul.
Parshat Shemot: The Character of Jewish Leadership
A parsha class from 2018.
Moses' First Lesson to the Jews
A brilliant reading into Moses' first words recorded in the Torah.
Tanya: Chapter 7 (4): Natural Challenges
Understanding the context of a standard moral challenge.
It's not as it appears
The most important rule in life.
Tanya: Chapter 7 (3): The Impossible Elevation
Even the most egregious violations can be fixed.
"Pain Leads To Gain" is not a cliché
The message we can all learn from Jacob's descent to Egypt.
Tanya: Chapter 7 (2): A Dynamic World
How humanity engages with the world defines if each thing becomes holy or not.
Why is Chanukah So Special?
The number "eight" contains everything you need to know about Chanukah and redemption.
Tanya: Chapter 7 (1): Understanding Reality
Appreciating the two levels of "The Other Side."
Tanya: Chapter 6: The Other Side
Defining the natural soul and its challenge.
Redemption in Our Time
An important lesson from the Alter Rebbe's redemption from Czarist prison in 1798.
Tanya: Chapter 5 (2): The Highest Connection
Delving into the advantage of Torah study over Mitzvot.
What can I do for the hostages in Gaza?
A lesson on Jewish connectedness.
Living the Fullest Life
Here is how you can make every day matter.
Tanya: Chapter 5 (1): The Awesome Connection
Torah study causes an unmatched connection with G-d.
Tanya: Chapter 4 (3): This World is Better
How Torah study and Mitzvah observance in this world is the real deal.
Help yourself by helping others
A profound lesson from Abraham about prayer.
War In Israel
How our attitude can tip the scales.
Tanya: Chapter 4 (2): Real Connection
How Torah and Mitzvos connect us to G-d.
Tanya: Chapter 4 (1): Soul Garments
How the soul functions through the body.
Welcoming Criticism
Why Noach welcomes the public rebuke for his failures.
Eyes Upon the Land
How Israel's topography emphasizes trust in G-d.
Identifying the Miracles
Analyzing the reaction of world Jewry to the victory of the Six Day War.
All Aboard!
This holiday season is like a train with room for us all.