Rabbi Zushe Greenberg

Everyone Counts (Parshat Naso)A family from Pittsburgh wondered if they belong in Chabad.

Torah Class - Parshat Behaalotecha: Two Jews, Three Opinions

The Jewish culture of disagreement, and the challenge of living together even when our views differ.

House of David Series - Class #2Have you seen the 'House of David' series on

Amazon Prime? Exploring the Jewish perspective

on the King David story.

Torah Class - Parshat Acharei – Kedoshim: Love your fellow —Even when it’s dangerous?

What is more important: my own life, or saving someone else's? A discussion on moral dilemmas and courage.

House of David Series - Class #1

Have you seen the 'House of David' series on Amazon Prime?

Exploring the Jewish perspective on the King David story.

Torah Class - Parshat Tazria-Metzora: When Love Pushes You into The Sea

A surprising journey sparked by an ancient love song that encapsulates the Jewish story

The House of DavidThe real truth about King David.

(Parshat Shemini)

When you will hear your own story

(End of Passover)

When the Jewish heart starts beating again

How a story of the Baal Shem Tov continued to bear fruit centuries later.(Achron Shel Pesach)

The Broken Whole Why do we start the Seder by breaking a matzah? I have plenty of broken ones already!

Torah Class - Passover/Pesach: Matzah without Charoset?

The Halachic debate that reveals the true meaning of the seder night.

The CIA and the Ark of the Covenant

Did you know that psychics were employed by the CIA to find the Ark? What does Judaism say on the topic?

(Parshat Pekudei)

Navigating the Passover Haggadah

(Torah Class)

Torah Class - Parshat Pekudei: Things Worth Repeating

Are some things worth writing and saying twice? It turns out, yes, and it's not what you think.

Be a Bearer of good news

What led the hostage activist to change her tune, and what does it have to do with the Seder? (Passover)

Torah Class - Parshat Vayakhel: Affirmative Action or Natural Selection?

Does the Torah teach us to balance talent and social status? Lessons from the selection of the artisans of the Mishkan.

Torah Class - Purim: The Purim Roller Coaster

The dramatic journey of the Jewish people in the Purim story—rising to the heights of power and influence, only to become targets of destruction. What sparked this shocking reversal of fortune?

Altar Moments

The producer of Shtisel ran away from his Judaism for 18 years. But one special moment and one special place changed everything. (Parshat Tetzaveh)

Torah Class - Parshat Tetzaveh: Will Everything Be Good?

Are we supposed to believe that everything that will happen to us is good, and how should we handle the bad?

Young ProphetsThe Bibas tragedy & the power of Jewish children.(Parshat Terumah)

Torah Class - Parshat Terumah: the Gift of Wealth: A Blessing or a Trap?

Do we control our wealth, or does it control us? The Torah challenges us to use it wisely, before our wealth uses us.

The Secret of Survival (Parshat Mishpatim)Nobody ever wanted the Jews. So how did we manage to survive?

!Torah Class - Parshat Mishpatim: Struggling? Lift Up Another

Should we focus on lifting ourselves out of the quicksand,

or can we accomplish that by lifting up another?

Torah Class - Parshat Yitro: Why Was Moses Reluctant to Delegate?

Jethro comes for a visit and suggests that Moses delegate authority to judges; otherwise, he will collapse under the burden. Did Moses not realize this himself? The fascinating difference between the approaches of Moses and Jethro—and G-d’s surprising decision.

The Jewish Wanderer

The story and lesson of the Previous Rebbe’s life.(Parshat Beshalach/10th of Shevat)

Torah Class - Parshat Beshalach: The People’s Torah

Is Torah study only for those able to dedicate their lives to it? How regular people can make Torah study part of their lives.

A Plague Of Passenger Pigeons

Jews around the world were touched by the story of Agam Berger and her mother, and their journey to Judaism since October 7th. (Parshat Bo)

Torah Class - Parshat Bo: “The Third Generation Destroys…”

Popular wisdom suggests that the first generation makes it, the second maintains it and the third destroys it. Can this be applied spiritually as well?

Hostages in Starodub

The topic of redeeming hostages is actually a very ancient one. It's even the story of Passover, which we are reading this week.

(Parshat Shemot)

“Hashem Yitbarach Tamid Ohev Oti”

The most recent Israeli hit-song tells us about the current moment—and its reflection of the Exodus from Egypt. (Parshat Va'eira)

Torah Class - Blessing the New Month: “Keep Your Opinions to Yourself!”

How to speak in a way that others will listen.

Torah Class - Parshat Shemot: The Snake that Swallowed Moses

What did Moses do to deserve this? And how did a Woman save the day again?

Wildfires in Jewish History

When the Tzemach Tzedek’s home burnt to the ground, he was disappointed that the chassidim hadn’t stolen his manuscripts. But isn’t stealing forbidden?

(Parshat Vayechi)

Torah Class - 10th of Tevet: Unity at All Costs?

Should we unite with everyone at the cost of our principles, or are there those with whom we cannot unite?

Torah Class - Parshat Vayigash: What Motivates Mutual Responsibility?

What does a loan guarantor have to do with loving our fellow Jews? And what really lies behind the expression "All Jews are responsible for one another?"

Festival of Fire or Festival of Lights?

When two sisters became observant against the wishes of their parents, the Rebbe made sure that the family relationship remained intact.

(Chanukah)

Torah Class - Chanukah: Hidden Miracles

When does G-d choose to hide, and when does He reveal Himself? How the natural and miraculous come together.

The Worst 3 Hours The Alter Rebbe’s three hours & Yosef’s three hours.

(Parshat Vayeishev/19th of Kislev)

The Sudden Change

What happened this week in Syria is similar to the story of this week’s parsha. What lesson does it hold for us? (Parshat Vayishlach)

The Spiritual Global Warming

The world is slowly getting warmer—but this time, it’s happening in a positive way. 

(Parshat Vayetzei)

The Shabbat Candle Survey (Parshat Chayei-Sarah)

The difference between men & women lighting Shabbat candles.

Sodom vs. Urk

Even Sodom & Gemorrah had a redeeming factor- Tzohar!  (Parshat Vayeira)

How Many Children Do You Want?

Be fruitful and multiply is repeated in this week’s Parsha. Don’t be intimidated by what it signifies. (Parshat Noach)

Torah Class - Parshat Lech-Lecha: Can A Minority Survive? The size of the Atom