Chazan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz masterfully presents the classic cantorial rendition of Kol Nidrei, the opening prayer of Yom Kippur.

What is Yom Kippur all about? Unpack layers of meaning embedded in the requirement that we neither eat nor drink for the duration of this most holy and solemn of days.

At the very beginning of Yom Kippur, before Kol Nidrei, we declare: “With the sanction of the Omnipresent, and with the sanction of the congregation, by authority of the Heavenly Court, and by authority of the earthly court, we hereby grant permission to pray with those who have transgressed.” All agree that on this day, there are no differences between Jews; they all stand united as one in the presence of G-d.

Ari discovers that multiple connections have their limitations—especially when attempting to achieve at-oneness.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

The Rebbe distributes the traditional lekach - sweet honey cake for a sweet year

Rabbi Kadoozy astounds the scientific community with this rare satellite footage of planet earth.

What's Yom Kippur all about? Why do we not eat and drink? Learn about Yom Kippur with Rebbetzin Tap!

Good folk, when they repent, cry over their bad deeds. Really good folk, saints, Tzaddikim, cry over something else altogether.

What is the origin of this ancient prayer? Why does Jewish tradition lend so much weight and solemnity to this seemingly technical prayer of vow-annulment procedure? A historical, musical and inspirational perspective on one of the most important and holiest prayers of the year.

Watch these simple-to-follow instructions on how to do the mitzvah of wearing a Tallis.

Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the calendar, is a day of atonement which is observed chiefly through fasting.

Explore the five levels of the soul and discover how we access the deepest level on this holiest day of the entire year.

Join thousands in song and reflection, as we take a soul journey inspired by traditional High Holiday tunes, and a powerful and intimate talk about the significance of Yom Kippur.

One of the emotional peaks of the Yom Kippur prayer service is a description of the ceremony performed by the High Priest in the Holy Temple.

Simple-to-follow instructions on how to light the Shabbat candles.

The meaning of the word "Amen," when to say it, and why.

What to do and which blessings to recite when called up for an aliyah at the Torah reading.

During Temple times, atonement on Yom Kippur was achieved through the once-a-year unique ritual of the offerings of the identical goats. However, each individual was obligated to personally repent for the sacrifices to be effective. In addition, Maimonides rules that the very day of Yom Kippur affords – then and now – atonement with the provision that the individual 'returns'. This class will explain all four components: 1) the sacrifice, 2) repentance, 3) the contribution of Yom Kippur and, 4) the meaning of 'return'. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 27)

The importance of preserving modesty in our most intimate relationship.

What to do when you don't have a suitable yard or balcony for a sukkah? You can make it on the back of a truck! This short video shows how it's done.

In our prayers, the verse “Shema Yisrael” is followed by a verse that appears nowhere in the Torah. What is its origin? Why do we whisper it all year long, and why do we say it out loud on Yom Kippur?

The tribe of Yissachar studied Torah, while the tribe of Zevulun made money to support them. The mitzvah of financially supporting Torah study.

How to perform the havdalah ceremony at the conclusion of Shabbat and festivals.

What is Yom Kippur all about? Unpack layers of meaning embedded in the requirement that we neither eat nor drink for the duration of this most holy and solemn of days.

Ari discovers that multiple connections have their limitations—especially when attempting to achieve at-oneness.

Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the calendar, is a day of atonement which is observed chiefly through fasting.

In our prayers, the verse “Shema Yisrael” is followed by a verse that appears nowhere in the Torah. What is its origin? Why do we whisper it all year long, and why do we say it out loud on Yom Kippur?

One of the emotional peaks of the Yom Kippur prayer service is a description of the ceremony performed by the High Priest in the Holy Temple.

Understanding the mitzvah of teshuvah, more than just repentance, rather returning to G-d, explained on five levels.

During Temple times, atonement on Yom Kippur was achieved through the once-a-year unique ritual of the offerings of the identical goats. However, each individual was obligated to personally repent for the sacrifices to be effective. In addition, Maimonides rules that the very day of Yom Kippur affords – then and now – atonement with the provision that the individual 'returns'. This class will explain all four components: 1) the sacrifice, 2) repentance, 3) the contribution of Yom Kippur and, 4) the meaning of 'return'. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 27)

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 50 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

The highlight of Yom Kippur in Temple times was the High Priest’s service in the “Holy of Holies.” What does this holiest day of the year mean to us today even in diaspora?

The Torah describes Yom Kippur as the Sabbath of Sabbaths. Discover the double dimension of this most holy day on the Jewish calendar.

The purpose of fasting on Yom Kippur is to induce a contrite and humbled heart before the Supreme Judge. If so, why if one falls weak fasting and cannot properly repent and pray, is he to nevertheless complete the fast, even if it entails sleeping through Neilah?! This class will reveal the essence of Yom Kippur, resolving this and other paradoxes of the holiest day of the year. (Based on Likutei Sichos volumes 3, 29 and 32.)

Why the rabbi praised the man who was drunk on Yom Kippur.

Why read about the Jewish people’s enemy on Yom Kippur; a day that represents the intimate bond between the Jewish soul and G-d?

On Yom Kippur we can experience a spiritual high and transcendent inspiration, but how do we avoid the disappointing crash that may follow this extraordinary high? What can we do to keep the inspiration going for the rest of the year?

No one is perfect, so when Yom Kippur comes and we are told that we can atone for all our sins and start again with a clean slate, it seems like a pretty good deal.

Watch these inspiring Yom Kippur and High Holidays videos and learn its traditions and meaning.

Explore the five levels of the soul and discover how we access the deepest level on this holiest day of the entire year.

Join thousands in song and reflection, as we take a soul journey inspired by traditional High Holiday tunes, and a powerful and intimate talk about the significance of Yom Kippur.

Are you home for Yom Kippur and unable to attend synagogue? You may wonder, what kind of Yom Kippur can it be by myself? Rabbi Ashkenazi shares a powerful story that gives new perspective for these challenging times.

This chassidic melody is sung to the words of the Yom Kippur prayer Yaaleh Tachanuneinu. Yosef Peysin and Mordy Kurtz of Rogers Park Band perform this traditional tune with a fresh modern sound (The meditation was adapted from the works of Tzvi Freeman. Harp: Mariasha Fyzakov. Video: Atara Wolf)

What is the source of this vivid metaphor?

Exploring this piyyut through the eyes of the Hebrew manuscript collection of the Bodleian Library, Oxford

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

At the very beginning of Yom Kippur, before Kol Nidrei, we declare: “With the sanction of the Omnipresent, and with the sanction of the congregation, by authority of the Heavenly Court, and by authority of the earthly court, we hereby grant permission to pray with those who have transgressed.” All agree that on this day, there are no differences between Jews; they all stand united as one in the presence of G-d.

The prophet Isaiah declares: “Seek G‑d when He can be found, call to Him when He is near.” The Talmud explains: “This refers to the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.”

The unity of all Jews derives from the fact that every Jewish soul is “an actual part of G-d Above.” Therefore, “Jewish unity” is not limited to Jews who are alive, but includes those who have passed on, as well.

Explore the inner dimension of Sukkah and Lulav, and how they represent two types of unity, two ways to impact the world, and two ways to bring Moshiach.

The three levels of the Sukkos experience (Sukkah, Lulav and Simcha) represent three levels of the Jewish experience, and offers spiritual insight into why a borrowed Sukkah is fine—in contrast to the Lulav, which must actually be your own.

Breaking down the two levels of the ‘lower’ and ‘higher’ Teshuvah into two more levels, and the need to explore the higher teshuvah at the outset—based on commentary to Igeres HaTeshuva ch. 4.

Aveiros impact us in three ways, so we need three modes of repair to cleanse them. Delving into commentary on Igeres HaTeshuva ch. 3.

Learn Rashi’s commentary on the role of heaven and earth mentioned in parshas Haazinu, in contrast to the wording in parsha Nitzavim.

The secret message in how Haazinu is divided and sung by the Levites in the Beis Hamikdash.

Love of nature as a way to love G-d.

Sukkot is a Jewish holiday celebrated by taking off work, celebrating in a hut, and waving unusual bouquets. This video will give you the whole story.

A revolutionary insight into prayer, which we learn from the story of Chana (the haftorah on Rosh Hashanah), where she appeared drunk, but actually teaches us how to engage in prayer.

The rebirth of our Jewish commitment and the joy of Rosh Hashanah.

Why does Rashi highlight only certain details of Hakhel to explain? A lesson in focusing our whole being on serving Hashem.

The difference between the covenant at Sinai and the covenant before crossing the Jordon, offers insight into two dimensions of Rosh Hashanah, and how we bring divine purpose to creation.

Rashi offers three perspectives on why Moshe gathered the Jews to stand before Hashem before his passing.

Join for the Siyum Sefer Torah, celebrating the conclusion of writing the 9th unity Torah Scroll, where Jews world-wide participate in sponsoring their own individual letter in the unity Sefer Torah. The event is hosted by Chabad House of Quebec in Montre

Learn why Rashi specifically explains select details when clarifying the verse on the mitzvah to read the Torah during Hakhel. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 19 Vayelech sicha 4)

How Rashi shows us powerful blessings and inspirations in the most frightening warnings of the Torah.

Learn about the mitzvah of Maakah—to construct a fence around a rooftop to protect against a hazard. Discover an interesting exception to this obligation and the reasoning behind it as we compare and contrast different situations, and in the end, apply th

The 18th of Elul is a special day on the Chassidic calendar and coincides with parshas Ki Savo. The shared theme is about truly arriving. Discover what it means that Chassidus brings Judaism to life, and Chabad infuses every aspect of Judaism with vitalit

The unique gratitude we give when bringing bikkurim – the first fruits.

Learn the difference between a Shul and the Beis HaMikdash for needing a fence around the roof. A lesson in the dangers of arrogance and the need for a guardrail when reaching out to others.

The Arizal gave a fascinating eulogy for the Ramak, which ultimately conveys how each of us at our core is immune to sin.

Drawing on the inspiration of the Rebbe, Rabbi Dov Greenberg shares powerful takeaways to enhance and extend our sphere of positive influence and break barriers. A talk at 'One People, One Heart' event, an evening of tribute to the Rebbe in Seattle, WA.

The meaning, depth and power of a simple morning prayer in the teachings of the Rebbe. A talk at 'One People, One Heart', an evening of tribute to the Rebbe in Seattle, WA.

The mitzvah of sending away the mother bird from amid its young is associated with the reward of long life. We examine the Siyum (conclusion) of tractate Chullin and look to reconcile conflicting teachings regarding whether there is reward for a mitzvah i

The link between remembering Amalek and remembering Shabbos.

From the mitzvah to make a fence around the roof of a new home to ensure safety, we learn that a new life-stage or a new spiritual adventure requires a new personal discipline.

The Chassidic approach to preparing for the High Holidays and the New Year during the month of Elul offers a novel and revolutionary perspective to a time formerly associated with dread, fear and guilt.