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Rabbi Zushe Greenberg

Rabbi Zushe Greenberg

By Rabbi Zushe Greenberg

Rabbi Zushe Greenberg of Solon Chabad gives a weekly Torah class.
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Torah Class - Parshat Vayakhel: Donations, Demons and Wills

Rabbi Zushe GreenbergFeb 20, 2022

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Torah Class - Parshat Tzav: Blasphemy Or Heartfelt Cry?

Torah Class - Parshat Tzav: Blasphemy Or Heartfelt Cry?

Torah Class - Parshat Tzav: Blasphemy Or Heartfelt Cry?

A young Jewish woman married to a Greek officer storms the Holy Temple, kicks the altar, and shouts "wolf, wolf..." Can anyone give this story a positive spin?


Mar 27, 202455:39
The Fight Of The Waters (Parshat Vayikra)

The Fight Of The Waters (Parshat Vayikra)

The Fight Of The Waters (Parshat Vayikra)

When a group of Yeshivah boys were feeling discriminated against, the Rebbe taught them that G-d always repays His debts. 

Mar 26, 202414:45
Torah Class - Purim: Punishment Or Natural Consequence?

Torah Class - Purim: Punishment Or Natural Consequence?

Torah Class - Purim: Punishment Or Natural Consequence?

What was so wrong with attending Achashverosh’s feast? A new perspective on what lay behind Haman’s genocidal plot and the Purim miracle.

Mar 17, 202451:06
Torah Class - Parshat Shekalim: How Many Jews Are There?

Torah Class - Parshat Shekalim: How Many Jews Are There?

Torah Class - Parshat Shekalim: How Many Jews Are There?

The history of census counts of the Jewish people, from the days of Moses and kings Saul and David, and the connection to counting ten for a minyan in the synagogue.

Mar 13, 202454:23
Are You All In? (Shabbat Shekalim)

Are You All In? (Shabbat Shekalim)

Are You All In?

The lesson the half-shekel can teach us about our commitment to Judaism. (Shabbat Shekalim)

Mar 10, 202416:54
Torah Class - Purim: Mordechai The “Jew”

Torah Class - Purim: Mordechai The “Jew”

Torah Class - Purim: Mordechai The “Jew” The word "Jew" is a derivative of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. So why are we all referred to by the name of a single tribe?

Mar 10, 202401:06:46
Torah Class - Parshat Ki Tisa: The Fiery Showdown

Torah Class - Parshat Ki Tisa: The Fiery Showdown

Torah Class - Parshat Ki Tisa: The Fiery Showdown

What is worse: worshipping idols, or doing a bit of both - idols and G-d? Lessons from the great showdown on Mt. Carmel.

Feb 25, 202401:02:25
The Solar Eclipse (Parshat Tetzaveh)

The Solar Eclipse (Parshat Tetzaveh)

The Solar Eclipse (Parshat Tetzaveh) Who is missing from the Torah’s narrative this week, and how does that reflect on Israeli soldiers?

Feb 25, 202411:53
Torah Class - Minor Purim: Guaranteeing Victory

Torah Class - Minor Purim: Guaranteeing Victory

Minor Purim: Guaranteeing Victory

Mordechai and Haman both knew: The children hold the key to victory or failure for the Jewish people. And a little joy goes a long way

Feb 18, 202401:04:25
Put Others First (Parshat Terumah)

Put Others First (Parshat Terumah)

Put Others First

American Jews are worried about the Israelis, and Israeli Jews are worried about Americans. What is wrong with us?

(Parshat Terumah)

Feb 18, 202411:45
Torah Class - Parshat Teruma: The Historic Mistake In The Tablets

Torah Class - Parshat Teruma: The Historic Mistake In The Tablets

Torah Class - Parshat Teruma: The Historic Mistake In The Tablets What did Moses put inside the Ark of the Covenant, and how does that inform the correct depiction of the Tablets?

Feb 11, 202401:00:42
In Judaism – Be Square! (Parshat Mishpatim)

In Judaism – Be Square! (Parshat Mishpatim)

In Judaism – Be Square! (Parshat Mishpatim)

A Jewish symbol currently displayed in Jewish institutions worldwide was once used against  the Jews. What is that symbol, and what is the correct course of action?

Feb 11, 202413:01
Torah Class - Parshat Mishpatim: Guardians Of The World
Feb 04, 202401:13:11
You can be G-d’s Matchmaker (Parshat Yisro)

You can be G-d’s Matchmaker (Parshat Yisro)

You can be G-d’s Matchmaker

(Parshat Yisro)

Feb 04, 202414:23
Torah Class - Parshat Yitro: Moral Values
Jan 28, 202401:04:59
Amalek In The Hague (Parshat Beshalach)

Amalek In The Hague (Parshat Beshalach)

Amalek In The Hague (Parshat Beshalach) Who was Amalek? In the Hague Tribunal everyone is talking about it.  Even more importantly, there seems to be a spiritual Amalek blocking our defense of Israel. How can we uproot it?

Jan 28, 202414:24
Torah Class - Parshat Beshalach: What’s Greater Than Prayer?
Jan 21, 202459:58
Gratitude Even To An Opponent (Parshat Bo/10 Shevat)

Gratitude Even To An Opponent (Parshat Bo/10 Shevat)

Gratitude Even To An Opponent

When Jimmy Carter left the White House and Ronald Reagan took his place, the Rebbe focused on the positive of the outgoing president, instead of talking about the new administration.

(Parshat Bo/10 Shevat)

Jan 21, 202419:57
Torah Class - 10 Shevat: The Seventh
Jan 14, 202401:09:26
The Tunnel Crisis (Parshat Va'eira)

The Tunnel Crisis (Parshat Va'eira)

The Tunnel Crisis I’m sure you all heard about the 770 tunnel crisis. Let me share the 770 story… (Parshat Va'eira)

Jan 14, 202419:06
Torah Class - Parshat Va’era: The Battle Over The Jewish Birthrate
Jan 07, 202401:01:26
The Israeli Sore Spot (Parshat Shemot)

The Israeli Sore Spot (Parshat Shemot)

The Israeli Sore Spot (Parshat Shemot) Our smartest enemies know how to exploit our divisions. But that also means redemption is around the corner. 

Jan 07, 202417:12
Torah Class - Parshat Shemot: Can You Blame People Only For Their Intentions?
Dec 31, 202301:05:22
Torah Class - Parshat Vayechi: Looks Can Be Deceiving
Dec 24, 202301:04:00
What Makes A Favorite? (Parshat Vayigash)

What Makes A Favorite? (Parshat Vayigash)

What Makes A Favorite?

Someone recently told me about his foray into keeping kosher. It was quite the experience, he said. But why did he cherish such a difficult task?

(Parshat Vayigash)

Dec 24, 202320:05
Torah Class - Hei Tevet: The Trial & Victory - What It Means For Us Today.

Torah Class - Hei Tevet: The Trial & Victory - What It Means For Us Today.

Torah Class - Hei Tevet: The Trial & Victory

- What It Means For Us Today.

Dec 17, 202301:01:54
Genesis: Removing Our Blindspot (Parshat Mikeitz)

Genesis: Removing Our Blindspot (Parshat Mikeitz)

Genesis: Removing Our Blindspot The hot question is: how did Israel miss the warning sign?. The answer might be right here in the parshah.

(Parshat Mikeitz)

Dec 17, 202314:50
Proud And Not Afraid (Parshat Vayeshev & Chanukah)

Proud And Not Afraid (Parshat Vayeshev & Chanukah)

Proud And Not Afraid The more we are involved in Jewish life, the less worried we are about Anti-semitism.

(Parshat Vayeshev & Chanukah)

Dec 10, 202318:25
The Speech That Echoed Throughout The World (19th of Kislev)

The Speech That Echoed Throughout The World (19th of Kislev)

The Speech That Echoed Throughout The World

When the Alter Rebbe was released from prison, it ushered in an unprecedented level of growth for the Chassidic movement. The Jewish people seem to be on the cusp of a similar moment right now.



Dec 06, 202313:26
Torah Class - Chanukah: Why Chanukah?
Dec 03, 202301:02:50
Torah Class - 19 Kislev: Self Diagnosis
Nov 26, 202301:05:44
Torah Class - Parshat Vayeitzei: 238 Hostages – What Can I Do For Them?
Nov 19, 202348:56
Torah Class - Parshat Toldot: Showdown At A Bar Mitzvah
Nov 15, 202350:33
A Tale Of Two Brothers (Parshat Vayeira)

A Tale Of Two Brothers (Parshat Vayeira)

A Tale Of Two Brothers What is the core of the conflict, and what should we do about it?

(Parshat Vayeira)

Nov 05, 202316:39
Torah Class - Parshat Chayei Sarah: The Importance Of Knowing What’s Important To You
Nov 05, 202351:40
Torah Class - Parshat Vayeira: Altruism With Benefits
Oct 29, 202301:02:32
A New Path At 75 (Parshat Lech Lecha)

A New Path At 75 (Parshat Lech Lecha)

A New Path At 75

When Abraham was seventy five years old, G-d spoke to him for the first time, setting him on a new path of connection to the Divine. What message could that have for a broken, devastated Israel?

(Parshat Lech Lecha)

Oct 29, 202320:13
The Power Of Optimism (Parshat Noach)

The Power Of Optimism (Parshat Noach)

The Power Of Optimism

(Parshat Noach)

Oct 23, 202315:21
Torah Class - Parshat Lech-Lecha: War In Israel
Oct 22, 202354:49
Torah Class - Parshat Noach: Judging People The Right Way
Oct 15, 202301:02:36
God’s Mission Statement (Parshat Bereishit)

God’s Mission Statement (Parshat Bereishit)

God’s Mission Statement

(Parshat Bereishit)

Oct 15, 202319:20
Torah Class - Sukkot: What Arouses Joy?
Sep 27, 202355:16
The Fatal Hubris (Yizkor-Yom Kippur)

The Fatal Hubris (Yizkor-Yom Kippur)

The Fatal Hubris (Yizkor-Yom Kippur)

Before the Yom Kippur war, the Israeli government was very hubristic about their abilities. What changed? And what gave them the ability to ultimately win the war?


Sep 26, 202314:32
Diplomatic Immunity (Kol Nidrei/Yom Kippur)

Diplomatic Immunity (Kol Nidrei/Yom Kippur)

Diplomatic Immunity When the synagogue reaches Aleinu, everyone breathes a sigh of relief. How did it suddenly end up in middle of High Holiday Musaf?

(Kol Nidrei/Yom Kippur)

Sep 26, 202314:25
The Secret For Good Memory (Rosh Hashanah)

The Secret For Good Memory (Rosh Hashanah)

The Secret For Good Memory
The Holiday of Remembrance
(Rosh Hashanah)
Sep 20, 202314:17
Torah Class - Tishrei: The Festive Journey

Torah Class - Tishrei: The Festive Journey

Torah Class - Tishrei: The Festive Journey The High Holiday season is a fascinating train ride with multiple stops at critical stations to accumulate the energy, guidance and inspiration we need for the year. Come along for the ride!


Sep 10, 202354:14
Thank You In Hebrew (Parshat Ki Tavo)

Thank You In Hebrew (Parshat Ki Tavo)

Thank You In Hebrew

What’s the best language for it?

(Parshat Ki Tavo)

Sep 04, 202315:43
Torah Class - Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech: People Of The Book
Sep 03, 202301:01:55
Torah Class - 18 Elul: A Fiery Chariot To Heaven
Aug 27, 202355:46
My mother's dream

My mother's dream

My mother's dream

Aug 20, 202311:57