Moment of Silence ULYOP: Recent Episodes
Shmuel Wagner
Before Davening, one is obligated to think about Hashem, to Whom one is about to begin speaking. Welcome to this podcast, where we give the students food for thought in the form of a discussion from Chassidus, followed by an open-ended question for each student to answer to themselves in their thoughts - ensuring that the word "Hashem" is somewhere in that answer. Parents can build on this activity by listening to the discussion and question of the day and continuing the discussion at home, strengthening the home-school relationship as well.
The evolution of the Chassidus of the Alter Rebbe is described in today's Hayom Yom, showing the transition from inspiration-based to intellect- based; Chassidus Chabad. What is something about your connection to Hashem that you could understand and therefore use to strengthen your connection to Hashem?
Today's Hayom Yom tells us the details of how to put on and make the Bracha on Tzitzis. Chassidus explains that the Mitzvah of Tzitzis is one where we draw down upon ourselves the Kingdom of Hashem. How can I show in my day today that Hashem is my King?
Today's Hayom Yom describes the Tzemach Tzedek's connection to Niggunim. Why is it so important to only sing/listen to songs that connect us to Hashem?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Rebbe Rashab explains the concept of "Techiyas Hameisim", infusing life - of Hashem - into the otherwise dead - cold world of logic. What can you think about today regarding the greatness of Hashem?
The Neshama is like a fire. Even with all the necessary components of a fire, it must be ignited. Igniting the Neshama comes from striking against the Yetzer Hara. What is something that you need to improve, and how can you improve it today?
Today's Hayom Yom is one of the powerful Sichos of the Frierdiker Rebbe regarding the importance of Mishnayos Ba'al Peh, and its double benefits: its good for you, and Hashem likes it. What can you do today to bring Nachas to Hashem by adding in Torah?
Shavuos is the time when we accept the Torah. Today's Hayom Yom tells us that Hashem takes away any obstacles that would stop us from being able to do this. How are you going to accept the Torah this year?
Today, Beis Sivan, is the day that Hashem charged us with the responsibility, and endowed us with the privilege, of being The Chosen Nation. How do I fulfill my responsibility of being a Jew? How do I express my pride in being a Jew?
Quoting a line from Medrash, the Frierdiker Rebbe makes a powerful statement in today's Hayom Yom: A Chosid can, and will, always return to his roots. What can you do today to express your pride in being a Chosid?
Today's Hayom Yom describes a Tzaddik's Avodah of beseeching on behalf of his followers during Davening. What can I do today to connect to the Rebbe?
Each Yid's individualistic qualities, given to him by Hashem, are highlighted in the concensus of the Yidden, beginning in today's Chumash. What is a unique quality you see by your friend, and how does that increase in your feelings of Ahavas Yisrael?
Love before rebuke, as today's Hayom Yom explains. Otherwise, it's not his problem, it is yours... How can you increase in your Ahavas Yisrael today?
Although the main experience of connection to Hashem will only be felt when Moshiach comes, the Alter Rebbe tells us in today's Hayom Yom that an offshoot of that experience can be felt in our lifetime now. What Mitzvah can you do with the focus of feeling a connection to Hashem?
What is at the root of all spiritual success or failure throughout the day? Today's Hayom Yom tells us the answer: Davening. What can you do today to improve your Davening, and thus your entire day?
You have a G-d-given mission. "You" in the singular, not plural. What is your mission, and how can you fulfill it today?
What is Chassidus? Today's Hayom Yom defines the subject of Chassidus, as the powerful connection that the lowly 'us' can have with the great Hashem. How can you enhance today's Davening based on your appreciation of connection with Hashem?
What's the worth of a piece of soil? Ah, but if you only knew the minerals hidden within this earth... In today's Hayom Yom, the Baal Shem Tov spells out his mission statement: to uncover the deep potential buried within every Yid. What can you do today to uncover your potential?
Today's Hayom Yom mentions a custom of the Rebbe Rashab regarding burning one's nails after cutting them. There is much significance behind this seemingly trivial act, expressing deep Ahavas Yisrael and care towards a fellow Jew. Why is Ahavas Yisrael so important?
Today's and yesterday's Hayom Yom tells us the exact pronunciation of many words of Davening. Why is it so important to say every word of Davening exactly correct?
Today's Hayom Yom gives us the fundamental teaching of the Baal Shem Tov, how everything we see or hear is a lesson in how to serve Hashem. How can you incorporate this teaching into your life today?
Shlichus is not action-based. Whatever we do, we are with the power of the One Who sent us, which gives us a responsibility as well to always ensure we are acting accordingly. What is something (not directly a Mitzvah) that you can do properly knowing that Hashem is with you?
🎶 "For seventy eighty years/ A Neshama wears and tears/ Just to do a favor for another" 🎶 - the Ba'al Shem Tov, quoted in today's Hayom Yom. What favor can you do today for another Jew?
Learn from a thief?! Yes, as Reb Zushe of Anipoli teaches us sevenfold in today's Hayom Yom! Because everything created from Hashem serves a purpose. What negativity in your life can you transform today for serving Hashem?
Today is the birthday of the Rebbe Maharash, Reb Shmuel, the fourth Chabad Rebbe. He taught us a new perspective of dealing with issues, or, more correctly, not dealing with them. "Lechatchilah Ariber!" How can you add positivity into your life today?
The month of Iyar has a special Mitzvah of counting the days. As the Rebbe Rashab teaches in today's Hayom Yom, this includes the Avodah of making the days - each day! - count. How will you make today special?
Today's Hayom Yom instructs us that, unlike Farbrengens of Shabbosos and special days that take place in Shul, the Farbrengen of Melave Malka should take place in one's individual house. Perhaps the reason is to ensure that one begins the week with inspiring one's own family before taking care of the entire community. What lesson or inspiration can you share with your family, inspiring them to serve Hashem better?
Holiness. Not just doing Mitzvos, but, as the Alter Rebbe is quoted in today's Hayom Yom saying, doing everything with a G-dly purpose. What is something not clearly a Mitzvah that you can do today to serve Hashem?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Rebbe Rashab explains the way a Yid approaches Davening. We must rinse off our habitual practices that are incongruent with a life of serving Hashem. What is a practice you can rinse yourself of before Davening today?
Got talent? Use it! Today's Hayom Yom reminds us that we all have specific, unique talents, and to accomplish anything less than our full potential is a crime! What is your special talent, and how can you use it to serve Hashem?
Priorities. We are constantly making choices in our lives, and must always align our short-term choices with our long-term priorities. Today's Hayom Yom tells us very clearly what Jewish priorities are and ought to be. What is a choice you can make today that, although harder, would be the right thing?
An important line from Gemara is quoted by the Frierdiker Rebbe in today's Hayom Yom: Embrace with the right hand, while pushing away with the left. What quality of yours can you identify, and what can you work on today to improve?
"A Jew does not find himself in a circumstance, a Jew creates the circumstance." In today's Hayom Yom, the Rebbe Maharash explains a line in Gemara as the guide to a Yid's perspective on life: we were sent to bring Hashem's Glory into every situation. How can you infuse Hashem into your current mood today?
Torah life is an all-encompassing one. Today's Hayom Yom describes the two-fold Avodah of a businessman, and how he can infuse Torah into his workplace. How can you infuse Torah into your 'business' life?
Today's Hayom Yom describes the Rebbe Rashab's intense daily learning schedule. This is the life of a Yid - Torah! In what way can you increase your Torah learning today?
Today, Beis Nissan, marks the 102nd Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe Rashab. In addition to being one of the Chabad Rabeyim, the Rebbe Rashab's specific legacy was the founder of Tomchei Temimim. As Temimim, we holistically strive to spread the light of Chassidus. What can you do today to spread Hashem's Light in your environment?
Our role in this world is one of partnership with Hashem, albeit one of 'undoing' Hashem's acts. Hashem created the world as something from nothing; we need to transform the 'something' to 'nothing', utilizing everything in this world to serve Hashem. How can you use your personality to serve Hashem today?
Our life is inherently connected to Torah, already from a young age, as demonstrated by the Frierdiker Rebbe in today's Hayom Yom regarding a Bris. How can you demonstrate today that your life is one of Torah?
"No!" A short, but powerful, answer to whatever logical calculation was contained in the question. Today's Hayom Yom explains the lesson learnt from Aharon's sons' mistake of entering the Holy of Holies without permission. Although they calculated righteously, they did not embrace the Authority of Hashem's Will. What is something that you can to today, submitting your will to Hashem's?
Happy birthday! Today, 25 Adar, is the birthday of the Rebbe's wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. The celebration of a birthday, and of every day of life in general, is the recognition of the mission we are given here on this world. What can you do today to celebrate your gift of life from Hashem?
A lofty Hayom Yom about Birchas Kohanim, it's connection to the day's Chumash, and the Rebbe's explanation on a puzzling Rashi, all coming together to teach us a powerful lesson in giving Brachos to a fellow Yid. How can you uplift someone else today?
Today's Hayom Yom relates a powerful lesson taught to the Alter Rebbe by his teacher, the Mezritcher Maggid. Life's challenges can only truly be transformed by Hashem, but it is up to us to put in that little bit of effort. What is something you need help with from Hashem, and what can you do about it?
In today's Hayom Yom, we are taught a fundamental of Chassidus. To control one's inclination using one's natural power of intellect. How can you control yourself today?
The fusion of Gemara and Chassidus is once again highlighted in today's Hayom Yom. How can toy bring the awareness of Hashem into your learning of Gemara?
Every word and vowel in Davening is precise, as emphasize in today's Hayom Yom. Why do you think it is so important to say every word correctly, and how can you improve in that?
Today is Taanis Esther. We fast to commemorate the war against our enemies, with the victory achieved due to our enthusiastic connection with Hashem. Although fasting may he hard, let it not detract from the goal. What can you do today to increase your enthusiasm in learning or Davening?
Unity: an integral message in Purim, and the message of today's Hayom Yom, "Chassidim do not say goodbye; we are always one family!" What can you do today to increase in your feelings of unity?
Today's Hayom Yom is the clarion call to action! We are on Hashem's side, and therefore eternal! What will you do to help the global situation?
Today is Zayin Adar, birthday and Yahrtzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu, the embodiment of the Torah. Today's Hayom Yom reminds us of how the existence of a Yid is his constant connection to Torah. What can you do today to show how your existence is Torah-centered?
Today's Hayom Yom tells us the history and time-line of the writing and publishing of the Tanya. Tanya was written as a real-life guide to real-life problems, culled from the Alter Rebbe's private discussions with his Chassidim. What can you adapt from the Chassidus you learnt into your life?
Today's Hayom Yom gives us the three ingredients for living like a Chossid: learning Halacha and how to act as a Yid, learning Chassidus and understanding our connection to Hashem, taking our learning and translating it into action. How can you translate today's Hayom Yom into action?
In no-nonsense, blunt terms, the Rebbe Rashab tells us in today's Hayom Yom how it is the job of each Chossid to create a positive influence. What can I do to spread a positive influence?
Lechaim! We sit by a Farbrengen, wishing each other blessings in our spiritual growth. Today's Hayom Yom explains the hidden meaning of the words "Lechaim V'livracha!" What is an area of spirituality in which you can grow today?
Today's Hayom Yom reminds us that Torah leaders are called the heads of the generation. How can you strengthen your life-force of Torah?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Alter Rebbe explains the specialty of Mincha. What can you do to improve your Mincha?
What does "Chosid" mean? Today's Hayom Yom tells us the original meaning of the word, as well as the implied meaning as it is used in Chassidus. Progress, not necessarily perfection, makes one be considered a Chossid. What will you work on today to be a Chossid?
Truth. It's no small task. Today's Hayom Yom quotes a Gemara that nothing other than "truth" overwhelmed Moshe. "Truth" means to align every detail of one's life with the essence of his life. What is something you can improve in today to align it with the truth of your life?
The custom of how Chassidim would conduct themselves after Davening, as told in today's Hayom Yom, is more than a historical tidbit. It is a perspective for us as well, how to infuse the inspiration of our Davening into the rest of our day. What is something you can do to express your awareness of Hashem throughout your day!
In today's Hayom Yom, the Alter Rebbe explains our advantage over angels. However much the angels understand, we connect to Hashem through fulfilling Hashem's commands. What can we do to fulfill Hashem's commands?
Sometimes, the Alter Rebbe teaches in today's Hayom Yom, the lowest is actually the highest. How can you transform a lowly situation into an opportunity to serve Hashem?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Frierdiker Rebbe gives us another perspective on the importance of spreading words of Torah everywhere we go. It is not only for us, it is for the world itself. What can you do today to fulfill your purpose of creation?
Happy Purim Katan! As the Rebbe explains, the Halacha of Purim Katan teaches us that the path to happiness runs concurrent with the path of awareness of Hashem. What can you do today to increase in your happiness through your connection to Hashem?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Rebbe Rashab describes the two-fold benefit of learning Chassidus; bringing Nachas to the Rabeyim, and reaping the benefits of that Nachas. What can you do today to give Nachas to the Rabeyim?
Today's Hayom Yom teaches a definition of serving Hashem, as giving of oneself. What can you do today to serve Hashem?
What is an Alef? The well-known story from today's Hayom Yom demonstrates that Torah learning is not only am academic exercise, but, more importantly, a connection to Hashem. What will you to today to increase your belief in Hashem?
Today, 7 Adar, is Moshe Rabbeinu's birthday and Yahrtzeit. We all have a part of Moshe Rabbeinu in our Neshama, allowing us to fulfill our mission in illuminating the world, as described in today's Hayom Yom. How will you illuminate your day today?
The natural feeling for doing another Yid a favor, today's Hayom Yom tells us, is a tremendous gift from Hashem. What is a favor you can do today for someone else? Why is that so important to Hashem?
Today's Hayom Yom illustrates that our Yiddishkeit is a responsibility. What area of Yiddishkeit can you take more seriously, fulfilling your responsibility?
Ahavas Yisrael is to every Yid, by virtue of their being a Yid alone. How can I add in my Ahavas Yisrael today?
Serving Hashem doesn't necessarily mean to turn over the world. Small, practical steps, as shown in today's Hayom Yom, are how we work on ourselves and serve Hashem. What can you add into your day today to serve Hashem better?
Today's Hayom Yom gives a glimpse into the lives of the Chasidim, and their connection to the Rebbe. What can you do to strengthen your connection to the Rebbe, thereby increasing your connection to Hashem?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Alter Rebbe explains the spiritual advantage of learning Chumash with Rashi. How can you remind yourself that your learning Torah is to connect to Hashem?
Chitas. Our daily connection to Hashem, which heals all ailments. How can I improve in my daily Chitas learning, and how can that strengthen my connection to Hashem?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Tzemach Tzedek gives us a glimpse into the power of Tehillim. What is that power even when the words of Tehillom are not understood?
Mitzvos are more than just instructions, as the story in today's Hayom Yom illustrates, they are connections. What is a Mitzvah that you can improve in, with this perspective of them being a part if your relationship with Hashem?
Today's Hayom Yom defines the difference between man-made laws, and Hashem's laws. How can you improve your life by incorporating Hashem's laws into your life?
Torah. Not only a wisdom, and not only a Mitzvah, but, as the Alter Rebbe explains in today's Tanya, the ultimate connection to Hashem. What can you think to yourself before beginning to learn Torah, to remind yourself that you are about to connect to Hashem?
Besides for belief, there is a Mitzvah of knowing the existence of Hashem. How do you know that there is a Hashem in your life?
Tu Bishvat. We celebrate the tree's new year, because in so many ways, we are like the trees. What are the roots in your life that you could strengthen?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Frierdiker Rebbe teaches us how to approach and react to tragedy. What is something you can think to yourself to strengthen yourself in times of tragedy?
In today's Tanya, the Alter Rebbe begins explaining the natural power of the Meshama. How can I use this power to my advantage?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Frierdiker Rebbe tells us of all the benefits of saying words of Torah at all opportunities. What is the point of saying words of Tehillim that we do not necessarily understand?
Yetzias Mitzrayim is an essential part of Yiddishkeit. We experience it every day, multiple times a day. How can you leave Mitzrayim today?
30 years ago today, Gimmel Shevat 5752, the Rebbe said a cryptic Sicha, explaining how we are the 'mouthpiece' for the Rebbe. Which message can we communicate foe the Rebbe?
No Jew Will Be Left Behind! Unlike the Exodus from Egypt. Why? What is the power of the Neshama?
The dichotomy between physicality and spirituality is addressed by the Alter Rebbe in today's Hayom Yom. There is none, really. Hashem gives a Yid Gashmiyus, for him to use it for Ruchniyus. What is something in your life not clearly a Mitzvah that can be used for Hashem?
Today is the Histalkus of the Alter Rebbe. The Alter Rebbe stood for so many things. In today's Hayom Yom, the Tzemach Tzedek gives us the point of Chassidus. What can you do to add Chassidus into your life?
When you see a problem, don't just sign do something about it! Whatever your talents are, you have something unique to contribute to the world. What are your talents, and how can you use them to help?
Cinuch is not only a Mitzvah for the parents and teachers, it is for the child too. The Rebbe Rashab declares in today's Hayom Yom that thinking about Chinuch for 30 minutes a day is a Mitzvah Min Hatorah. How can you help your child/yourself train to be closer to Hashem?
What's the power of the Neshama? Selflessness. Therefore, the Mitteler Rebbe explains in today's Hayom Yom, when two Yidden come together, they're Neshamos remain strong, while their animalistic inclinations are weakened. How can you use the power of your Neshama to connect more with other people?
What kept Yaakov alive, and thriving, in Mitzrayim? Torah, the Alter Rebbe answered the Tzemach Tzedek in today's Hayom Yom. How can you make Torah a central part of your life?
In today's Hayom Yom, we learn the Minhag of not learning on Nittel Nacht. The Rebbe Rashab wasn't fond of those who could not bear to stop learning. Because our Torah and Mitzvos are not for us; they are from Hashem. How can you demonstrate that you are Davening, learning and doing Mitzvos for Hashem.
In today's Hayom Yom, the Tzemach Tzedek describes the power of reciting Tehilim as cleansing one's 'vessel'. What does that mean to you?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Frierdiker Rebbe reminds us that all suffering that is a preparation for Moshiach, can only happen through Teshuva. What are you doing to prepare the world for Moshiach?
In today's short, but powerful, Hayom Yom, we learn the key to attraction. Light. How can you spread light in your surroundings?
In today's Hayom Yom, the Rebbe Rashab warns of the consequences of following Hashem primarily through intellect. The foundation of a Yid's Torah and Mitzvos must rather be one of simple faith. What is an area of your life in which you can increase your Emunah?
The Frierdiker Rebbe explains the importance of always repeating words of Torah by heart while on the road as the job of purifying the air. Why does Hashem need me to purify the air?
The Greeks didn't destroy the oil - they defiled it. The Jews were technically allowed to use that defiled oil, but they wanted to do the Mitzvah in the vest possible way, triggering the miracle of the oil. That is at the essence of the celebration of Chanukah. What is a Mitzvah you can do better?
Chanukah, the spreading light over darkness, as is evident by the way accepted way that all Jews keep the Mehadrin Min Hamehadrin. How can you spread light over darkness?
Continuing from yesterday, we see from the wording of "Al Hanisim" that the problem of the Greeks was specifically that the Yidden were doing (irrational) Mitzvos because they were Hashem's Will. What is the importance of doing Mitzvos because they are Hashem's Will?
Chanukah. The holiday to commemorate our defiance against the Greeks. Their issue was not in fulfilling Mitzvos per se, but in fulfilling irrational Mitzvos. The Greeks, who worshipped logic, could not fathom submitting oneself to the irrational. But to that the Maccabees risked their lives to fight against. Why do you think it is special to Hashem when we serve him even when it is not rational?
Today we begin Perek Alef of Tanya. The Alter Rebbe discusses the concept of free choice. How can you use the concept of free choice to serve Hashem?
In today's Chumash we learn the story of Yehuda and Tamar. As the Gemara derives from this story, it is better to let oneself be harmed than to publicly shame his fellow! Why is it so important to care for another's feelings?
Yud-Tes Kislev! Rosh Hashana L'Chassidus, and the beginning of the annual cycle for Tanya! In the Alter Rebbe's own words introducing his Sefer, Tanya is here to show how Torah and Mitzvos, albeit hard, is not at all impossible, on the contrary, it is "very near" and accessible, as it says in the Torah. What is something that is hard for you, and how can you overcome that challenge?
Tonight is Yud-Tes Kislev, Rosh Hashana for Chassidus, as it says in the end of Hayom Yom. This is not just for learning Chassidus; it is for Darkei Hachassidus, living with Chassidus, as well. What does that mean for you?
In today's Hayom Yom, we are taught of the importance of identifying our unique qualities, and utilizing our specific personalities to serve Hashem on our individual level. What is something unique about you, and how can you use that to serve Hashem?
Today's Hayom Yom reminds us of the importance of feeling sympathy for other people. Why it is so important?
In today's Chumash, Yaakov is given the additional name "Yisrael". Additional, but not changed. Because while we have the ability to rule ("Yisrael") over our Yetzer Hara, we also live the struggle ("Yaakov"). What is a struggle you face, and how can you overcome it?
Tomorrow is the birthday and Yahrtzeit of the Mitteler Rebbe, Rabbi Dovber, the 2nd Rebbe of Chabad. He lived a life completely absorbed in Chassidus; fully aware of Hashem's Presence. How can you make yourself more aware of Hashem's Presence in your life?
In these days leading up to Yud-Tes Kislev, the Hayom Yoms explain the uniqueness of Chassidus. Got Gashmiyus? Today's Hayom Yom gives us three formulas how to view it. How could you use your Gashmiyus in the Hashem intended?
Yesterday's Chumash told us about the birth and naming of Naftali, one of Yaakov's sons. Rashi explains that it comes from word for "bond". Chassidus applies the same meaning to the word "Tefilla". Davening is a time to bond with Hashem. What can you do to make your time of Davening a connection to Hashem?
In today's Hayom Yom, we understand the comparison of Davening to a ladder, rising up from the simplest of levels to the highest of connection to Hashem. How do you appreciate this connection with Hashem formed through Davening?
In today's Chumash, Yaakov teaches us an invaluable lesson: never listen to the naysayers. What is something that you can accomplish, even if others (or yourself!) say it is impossible?
The ladder in Yaakov's dream, spoken about in today's Chumash, represents Davening. The angels were not only ascending, they were descending as well, to bring the inspiration from Davening into the rest of the day. How can you make your day inspired from your Davening?
According to the Zohar's insight into a Pasuk in today's Chumash, we see how Hashem values one's self-control in face of a struggle. What is something you struggle with, and how can you overcome it?
You are important. Your actions have global impact and are of existential importance! Today's Hayom Yom tells us that Hashgocho Perotis is not only on an individual level, but are part of Hashem's Master Plan! How can you use out this power that your actions have?
Ahavas Yisrael. We all know that it is important. Today's Hayom Yom tells us that it is the direct key to our connection with Hashem. What can you do to increase in your Ahavas Yisrael.
Today's Hayom Yom tells us of the importance of knowing ourselves. Our qualities, and yes, our deficiencies as well. Knowing our deficiencies, not to sit and sigh about them, but to give ahead and fix them. What is a negative trait you have, and what can you do to fix it.
Today's Hayom Yom reminds us of Hashem's Master Plan, directing our every move. What does Hashem want from me?
Today's Hayom Yom tells us about the Tzemach Tzedek's response to the Russian officers, highlighting the power of Ruchniyus over Gashmiyus. What is something you can do to emphasize the feelings of your Neshama?
In today's Hayom Yom we are reminded of the importance of mankind and our central role in Hashem's Master Plan. What can you do to show how the world was created for you?
Today is Chof Cheshvan, birthday of the Rebbe Rashab, who founded the Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim and charged us with the responsibility of being "lamplighters". What can you do to spread the light of Torah and Mitzvos?
The Alter Rebbe explains, that the specialty of the Akeida, as we learn in this week's Parsha, was Avraham's alacrity in fulfilling Hashem's command. What is a Mitzvah you could do with more Zrizus?
The Neshama anxiously anticipates coming down into the body to serve Hashem, as is taught in today's Hayom Yom. What can we do to make the Neshama's wait worthwhile?
In today's Hayom Yom we learn about Hashem's plan for each person, wherever they go. What can you do to spread Torah and Mitzvos wherever you end up?
From today's Hayom Yom we see the reality of spirituality, even if not necessarily visible. How can I make Hashem more real to me even without seeing him?
In today's Chumash, we learn of Avraham Avinu's greatest quality. Not what he did, but what he gave over to others. What can you do to help another person do a Mitzvah?
Raahi in today's Chumash tells us that Hachnosas Orchim is greater than greeting the Shechina! Why is that?
This week's Parsha tells us about Avraham Avinu's commitment to Hashem, and Hashem choosing him to be the progenitor of the Chosen Nation. What does it mean to you to be part of the Chosen Nation?
Today is Zayin Cheshvan, AKA Ahavas Yisrael Day. Why is it so important to feel united with all Yidden?
In today's Chumash we begin the story of Lot, and we see the power of influence. What can you do to be a good influence?
Be a star! Today's Hayom Yom challenges us to shine our light onto others! How can you be a positive influence?
Today's Hayom Yom tells us the importance of changing the atmosphere of our house through learning Torah. Why is it so important to have an atmosphere of Torah in your house?
As the Alter Rebbe teaches us in today's Hayom Yom, it is not just enough to learn the Parsha of the week - we must live with it as well! How can I ensure I am living with the lessons of the Torah?
Rosh Chodesh! Not just the beginning of the month; the head of the month. What will you do today to uplift your coming month?
Continuing on the Ba'al Shem Tov's interpretation of the word "Teiva" as the words of Davening, in today's Chumash, Hashem commands us to leave the words of Davening, bringing the inspiration of Davening into the rest of our day. How can we do that?
In today's Hayom Yom, we learn a story of the Baal Shem Tov, and the power of speech. How can I use my power of speech positively?
Today's Chumash tells us of Hashem's commandment to Noach, "Bo El Hateiva", "Come into the ark". The Baal Shem Tov explains this, using the other meaning of the word "Teiva", as Hashem's message to each of us, "Cime into the words of Davening and learning". How does Hashem want our Davening to look like?
Torah and Mitzvos are our life. Today's Hayom Yom reminds us, just as life is an all-encompassing matter, so too are Torah and Mitzvos. How can you serve Hashem outside of school?
As the well-known declaration goes, "Veyaakov Holach Ledarko!" After a month of inspiration and spiritual high, we received back to our regular day-to-day grind. What inspiration did you get from Tishrei to help you serve Hashem in your day-to-day?
Today is the Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe Maharash, Reb Shmuel, the fourth Chabad Rebbe (1833-1882). He taught us a new perspective of dealing with issues, or, more correctly, not dealing with them. "Lechatchilah Ariber!" How can this help you serve Hashem better?
The day after Yom Kippur - back to 'regular' days! Maybe not. These days are actually special days of cultivating our connection to Hashem, as the story of the Rebbe Rashab demonstrates. How can I strengthen my connection to Hashem today?
Today's Hayom Yom is the fifth of the 5-part series from the Rebbe Rashab, explaining the components of Teshuvah, all of which come into effect through Davening. Today's component is humility; doing good things for Hashem and not for recognition from others. How does Davening help us with humility?
Today's Hayom Yom is the fourth of the 5-part series from the Rebbe Rashab, explaining the components of Teshuvah, all of which come into effect through Davening. Today's component is bringing Hashem into our daily life. A Jew is a Jew - always. How does Davening help us with this awareness?
Today's Hayom Yom is the third of the 5-part series from the Rebbe Rashab, explaining the components of Teshuvah, all of which come into effect through Davening. Today's component is Ahavas Yisrael. How does Davening help with our interpersonal relations?
Today's Hayom Yom is the first of the 5-part series from the Rebbe Rashab, explaining the components of Teshuvah, all of which come into effect through Davening. Today's component is sincerity. How does Davening help with sincerity?
Today is the fast day of Tzom Gedaliah. Although fast days are understandably difficult, we are told that they are essentially special days, to be utilized in special ways. What makes them special?
Rosh Hashanah us just around the corner. So many details, factors and explanations. But what it is really all about?
One of the "12 Pesukim" chosen by the Rebbe is from today's Chumash. The Alter Rebbe writes that his entire Sefer of Tanya is here to explain this Pasuk: Torah is close and accessible to each one of us. How?
Elul, the month of Teshuva. Although Teshuva must come from us, today's Chumash teaches us that Hashem helps us to do Teshuva. Why does He help us?
Torah=Midos. Ethics and academics go hand-in-hand, as the Alter Rebbe explains in today's Hayom Yom. Why?
In today's Hayom Yom, we are reminded of the importance of pure intentions when rebuking a fellow. It shouldn't be about you; only about him. Think about it...