Rabbi Levi Greenberg

This episode explores the Torah portion Beshalach, detailing the Jewish people's exodus from Egypt, Pharaoh's pursuit, the miraculous splitting of the Red Sea, and their subsequent journey into the desert with divine provision.

Rabbi Levi Greenberg marks the annual completion of studying Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, explaining its 45th cycle began in 1984 by the Rebbe.

Rabbi Levi Greenberg explores the deeper meaning of the Passover song Dayenu in a final pre-Pesach class.

The class starts from a verse about what is very close.

The host opens by noting that this is the final class before Pesach and turns to Dayenu, the classic Pesach song many people reach for first.

This episode explores a teaching from the Zohar about how performing mitzvahs (commandments) fuels the Divine Presence in one's life, contrasting action with other spiritual practices like learning Torah or prayer.

This episode explores the parasha of Ki Sisa, focusing on the themes of the half shekel donation and Moshe's role in securing forgiveness for the Jewish people after the sin of the golden calf, particularly in connection with the fast of Esther and Purim.

This episode explores the story and essence of the Jewish holiday of Purim, focusing on its historical narrative involving King Achashverosh, Queen Esther, and the Jewish people in exile.

The rabbi opens Chapter 35 by marking a fresh section of Tanya.

Rabbi Levi Greenberg’s "Adar: Overcoming All Challenges" ties the start of Adar to the Talmud in Tractate Taanis, where Rabbi Yehuda son of Rabbi Shmuel bar Shilat quotes Rav: "When Adar arrives, we add in joy." He uses the Megillah’s description of a month "transformed into joy" to explain why Adar affects weddings, Megillah reading, and even the timing of court cases.

Rabbi Levi Greenberg places Tanya chapter 35 on page 156 and says it opens a new section without starting a new book.

This episode explores the significance of Maimonides (Rambam), focusing on his monumental work Mishneh Torah that comprehensively codifies Jewish law, presented in connection with a special annual Jewish study completion event.

This episode explores the Torah portion Beshalach, detailing the Jewish people's exodus from Egypt, Pharaoh's pursuit, the miraculous splitting of the Red Sea, and their subsequent journey into the desert with divine provision.

This episode explores Parashat Vayeira, focusing on Abraham's covenant with God through circumcision and his interruption of a divine meeting to welcome guests, highlighting themes of faith and hospitality.

This episode contrasts Tisha B'Av, a day of fasting and mourning for Jewish tragedies like the destruction of the temples, with the upcoming joyous holiday of Tu B'Av, highlighting themes of exile and redemption.