The Mystical Misunderstood Maror (41:57)

This video is part of a series of live streams by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) to provide quality lectures during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Click here to see more.

Series: Live Social Media Streams

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)

How Deep Do You Clean for Pesach? (2:11)

Rabbi Yisroel Glick (57)

Confused About Passover? (1:47)

Feeling lost at the Seder is a Passover tradition.

Series: Inspiration Weekly

The Relevance of the Exodus Today (3:10)

The Torah tells us many times to remember the Exodus. As the Torah is timeless, of what relevance is it to us today?.

Dr. Lisa Aiken (16)

11 Nissan, Passover, and Perceptions (57:18)

Why does the book of Exodus start by saying "These are the names of the Jews that are coming to Egypt" instead of "that came to Egypt"? Are Jews defined by their sins? Must we always try to find redeeming qualities about someone and judge them favorably even if they seem irredeemable? This class was given at The Baal Shem Tov Library, 1709 ave J

Series: Chassidic Philosophy with Rabbi Naftali Silberberg

Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (453)

How to Run Your Own Seder (1:34:11)

Join Rabbi Deitsch on his walkthrough of the Seder, and insights on many sections of the Haggadah.

Rabbi Nechemia Deitsch (1)

Choose Freedom (5:27)

What is freedom? It isn’t a right, it’s a responsibility. It’s not a gift, but a choice. You don’t get freedom, you earn it. It’s the choices we make, the opportunities we take, and the actions we do. It’s our ability to go through pain, to grow, and to achieve greatness

Charlie Harary (59)

Overcoming Personal Limitations (9:05)

Know how lucky we are with our limitations. Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson shares the joy of overcoming limitations at this time of going out of Mitzrayim. She illustrates her point with some stories, both personal and heard from others.

Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson (19)

Why Couldn't the Angels Sing While the Egyptians Drowned? (2:36)

This is an excerpt from a class titled: "Passover In the Light of Chassidus" given at The Baal Shem Tov Library, 1709 ave J. For more information, visit: thebaalshemtovlibrary.com.

Series: Chassidic Philosophy with Rabbi Naftali Silberberg

Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (453)

Passover Cleaning Blues (6:38)

Rabbi Abba Perelmuter offers some perspective to see you through the Passover cleaning madness.

Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)

Be Grateful for What You Have (17:22)

Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson (19)

From Emunah to Joy: An Eight-Day Journey (18:07)

Series: Pesach Symposium 2014

Mrs. Gitty Rapoport (4)

Passover: Clean Up Your Act (6:15)

With all of the tedious cleanups and preparations required before Passover, and all the food restrictions on the holiday itself, one may wonder whether it’s a holiday of freedom or enslavement. Rabbi Abba Perelmuter will explain that Passover is meant as a time to “clean up your act”, and that is a true holiday of redemption.

Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)

Which Son Are You? (7:25)

Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)

Haggadah and Hieroglyphics (2:57)

Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman (3)

Why We Don't Eat Beans on Passover (12:50)

Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)

Laws of Pesach 112: 1-5 Possession of Chametz (26:52)

Rabbi Berel Bell explains the laws of possessing chametz (leaven), from the Kitzur Shluchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law).

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

The Mendel Beilis Trial (5:14)

Series: This Week in Jewish History

Dr. Henry Abramson (90)

The Foods: Whats, Hows & Whys (19:49)

Series: Survivor: Egypt

Rabbi Menachem Wolf (12)

The Spiritual Journey of the Seder (56:40)

Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)

Kabbalah for Beginners Part 2 (48:42)

Chabad is an acronym for wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Rabbi Abba Perelmuter begins with an overview of chapter 1 of Tanya. Join the class to find out what the whole Chabad movement is based on.

Series: Kabbalah for Beginners

Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)

The Process of Personal Growth (13:18)

How do the Jews, after 4 generations of slavery, travel through the stages of redemption? The sea split and the Jews walked through on dry land, The water piled up on either side with all the underwater life visible. In a metaphorical model, Rabbi Menachem Wolf, points to land as what you can see; where we live; and all our physical activities

Series: Survivor: Egypt

Rabbi Menachem Wolf (12)

The History, Pyramids, Secrets, Myths And Facts (23:23)

Are the pyramids testaments to the enslavement of the Jews in Egypt? Rabbi Menachem Wolf provides a history of the Jews in Egypt, and surprisingly the pyramids were built long before their enslavement.

Series: Survivor: Egypt

Rabbi Menachem Wolf (12)

The Definition of Slavery (5:21)

Rabbi Manis Friedman presents unique insights into the Passover Haggadah. On Passover we speak a lot about freedom, and breaking free from slavery. But do we really know the definiton of slavery? In this fascinating clip, Rabbi Manis Friedman provides viewers with the definition of slavery as well as tips on how to break free. .

Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)

Raising Two Families (15:38)

We each struggle with our own situations, but the results are not up to us. Mrs. Frady Schwartz shares her inspiring story of teshuva, marriage, loss and gain, including 4 bar mitzvahs, 1 bas mitzvah and a new baby in a 4 year span.

Mrs. Frady Schwartz (3)

Lessons in Education from the Seder (15:20)

Mrs. Malky Freund (3)

Passover Message (3:25)

Rep. Eric Cantor shares a Pesach message honoring the shluchim's work around the world, emphasizing this time of personal geula.

Rep. Eric Cantor (1)

Elijah's Cup (2:20)

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

We Were Slaves... Learning Freedom from Our Children (5:02)

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Freedom Is the Answer (3:42)

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Passover: My God, My Mother (4:37)

Rabbi Dov Yona Korn (4)

The Most Important Part in the Haggadah (2:30)

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Why is it called "The Seder"? (6:20)

“Seder” means “order”, and “Pesach” means to “jump over” which connotes a lack of order. How do we reconcile this contradiction?.

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

The Theme of Passover (6:01)

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Nirtza - Next Year in Jerusalem (2:40)

How have we made G-d happy by completing the seder? Rabbi Yossi Paltiel completes his commentary on the seder with the 4th cup and the hope you were able to enjoy your seder with family and friends, contemplating and talking about the story and the meanings behind it.

Series: Haggadah Insights

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Hallel - Songs of Praise (2:39)

We're coming down the home stretch, so what are these pages of Psalms for? Rabbi Yossi Paltiel reminisces about his childhood experiences at this part of the seder. Hallel celebrates the personal, family and communal redemptions that we are waiting for.

Series: Haggadah Insights

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Shulchan Orech - Festive Meal (2:47)

We finally get to eat, but is there room? It is holy to enjoy the meal, but remember more matzah is coming.  Rabbi Yossi Paltiel describes what is required for the meal, and exhorts us to enjoy.

Series: Haggadah Insights

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Korech - The Sandwich (4:58)

There is more enjoyment in freedom with an appreciation for the bitterness underneath. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel begins with a description of the korech procedure and then gives an interesting comparison to kreplach.

Series: Haggadah Insights

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Rochtzo - Washing Hands (1:07)

Now we wash our hands to bring holiness into ordinary food. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel gives a quick review of how to proceed.

Series: Haggadah Insights

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Magid - Retelling the Story (3:09)

Magid is the question and answer session and children always deserve straightforward answers. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel emphasizes the importance of engaging the children in the seder and maintaining the joy of the holiday.

Series: Haggadah Insights

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Urechatz - Washing Hands (3:28)

If you are going to do it, do it right. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel explains why we are washing our hands before eating a vegetable, with a brief story to illustrate his point.

Series: Haggadah Insights

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Kadesh - Making Kiddush (5:31)

Saying Kiddush on Passover, we create the holy energy which allows us to achieve personal freedom. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel outlines the beginning of the seder and the meaning of a holiday.

Series: Haggadah Insights

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Belts, Shoes and Sticks: What You Need at Your Seder (5:58)

The belt holds onto the hips, the shoes support our lowest level and the stick tames the wild beast. Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik gives an amazing, mystical take on the seder and our redemption. This video will change your vision of the exodus from Egypt. You can visit Mrs. Tzukernik's website at: thekabbalahcoach.com.

Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)

Matzah: A Piece of God (14:02)

The physical act of eating matzah brings us to a higher spiritual state. Our hearts are drawn after our actions. What affect does the action of eating matzah on passover have? Join Rabbi Yoseph Vigler on a journey through a deep insight based onthe teachings of chassidut. .

Rabbi Yoseph Vigler (7)

Korech: The Significance of the Sandwich (8:12)

We are all one, despite our differences, our inner spiritual levels and our distinct personalities. Why do we eat the tasteless matzah together with the bitter herbs and attribute it to Hillel? Mrs. Gitty Rapoport begins with a description of the procedure of Korech and goes on to explanation behind it. .

Mrs. Gitty Rapoport (4)

The Fifth Cup (Elijah's Cup) (1:47)

In case 4 cups of wine is not enough at the sedar, there is a fifth. Rabbi Levi Kaplan enumerates some of the reasons why there is a 5th cup and why it is named for Elijah the Prophet.

Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)

Addressing the Four Sons (7:19)

Look around at the people gathered around your seder table and address each one on their own level. Rabbi Nochem Kaplan describes the four sons and their blessings and needs.

Rabbi Nochum Kaplan (12)

Better Together (1:14:29)

This class was given March 4, 2013 - 22 Adar, 5773 (Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei).

Rabbi Reuven Wolf (14)

Freedom in Body and Spirit— Part 3 (10:24)

In this video, part 3 of 3, Mrs. Esther Hadassa Samuels discusses the importance of nurturing and nourishing oneself. Whether it's purchasing and preparing healthy food for oneself, creating a focal point for relaxation and self-soothing, or the healing power of music, self-care is crucial

Series: Freedom in Body and Spirit

Mrs. Esther Hadassa Samuels (4)

Freedom in Body and Spirit— Part 2 (9:03)

In this video, part 2 of a 3-part series, Esther Hadassa Samuels, Chinese herbalist, and acupuncturist, discusses growth and flexibility. She suggests that we find our "inner Moses" to lead us to the land of personal fulfillment. Like any proper road trip, this begins with a map -- where we are, and where we want to go

Series: Freedom in Body and Spirit

Mrs. Esther Hadassa Samuels (4)

Laws of Pesach 111: 8-16 How to Search for Chametz (53:49)

Series: Laws of Blessings (accompanying video)

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

Matzah: A Lesson In Humility (8:40)

This fantastic new edition of the 'Elevate Series' explores the deeper meaning of yet another holiday - Passover. The film is orated by three Shluchim and educators from South Florida: Rabbi Velvel Lipsker - Mashpia in Rabbinical College of Greater Miami. Rabbi Yossi Srugo - Mohel. Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel - Program Director of Lubavitch Educational Center.

Rabbi Velvel Lipsker (5)

"And You Shall Speak to Your Children" (4:41)

Ruth Landsman (3)

Tips for Making the Seder Exciting for Children (9:09)

Ruth Landsman (3)

How to Organize your Seder (10:26)

Mrs. Eidle Sputz (3)

The Seder Plate: Charoses (4:02)

Mrs. Eidle Sputz (3)

G-d is in the Details (2:18)

Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)

Women of the Exodus: Yocheved and Miriam (17:07)

Yocheved and Miraim were perhaps two of the most well known women surrounding the Exodus from Egypt.  Yocheved represents the Jewish people's life in Egypt, while Miriam was the daughter who helped to hail the redemption.  In this segment, Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik shows how these two archetypes offer two different perspectives that we must have on life

Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)

Destroying Leaven (3:52)

Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)

Where Do We Search For Leaven (7:18)

Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)

Hassle Free Pesach Cleaning (22:03)

Cleaning for Passover can be extremely stressful and overwhelming.  The daunting prospect of scouring one’s entire house for every crumb of chametz never seems to diminish year after year.  In this segment, Mrs. Faigy Shagalow shares practical tips on harnessing the true sentiments of Passover while leaving the stress behind. .

Series: Pre-Pesach Cooking

Mrs. Faigy Shagalow (1)

The Sequence of the Festive Meal (10:21)

The order of the Passover Seder is very specific.  Not only is there a particular sequence in which each part is performed, but we even announce that sequence at the beginning of the meal in the classic song, "Kadeish, Urchatz..

Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)

The Commandment to Remember the Exodus (15:50)

During the Passover Seder we read about the commandment to mention the Exodus from Egypt

Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)

Not by an Angel, Not by a Messenger (8:22)

Rabbi Eli Silberstein shares a deep insight by Rabbi Akivah Eiger, one of the most studied Torah giants of the 17th century, regarding a seeming contradiction in the texts relating the story of the tenth plague, the death of the first born. This fascinating idea proves relevant with regard to the mitzva we still practice today -- the redemption of the firstborn known as pidyon haben.

Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)

The Kabbalah of Jewish Food: Matzah (2:55)

Mrs. Rochel Kaplan (3)

How to Conduct a Seder (Chabad Custom) (1:32:16)

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

The Unanswered Questions (2:34)

This thought provoking discussion by Rabbi Simon Jacobson brings up a fascinating point about the four questions asked at the seder: We don’t provide an answer to two of the four questions! Rabbi Jacobson offers a novel idea as to why this might be so.

Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)

Pesach Preparation: Your Kitchen (22:25)

What kind of counters do you have? The Pesach laws show bipolar tendencies, some are more lenient and some more stringent. Rabbi Berel Bell will help straighten out the differences and clarify how to kosher your countertops and other parts of the kitchen and why it is not always possible.

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

Mishnayos Pesachim: Chapter 1 (55:15)

This class was given in loving memory of Bat Sheva bat Reb Moshe Zalman A"H.

Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)

Geulah (2) (10:49)

How accurate are translations? Some words, like simple nouns, may have straightforward translations

Professor Lewis Glinert (25)

Haggadah Insights (1:11:32)

Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski discusses many of the questions we grapple with during the Passover seder, such as, "If G-d redeemed us, why are we still in exile?" This lecture explores the reasons behind the exile and why the Jews have been moving around from place to place for so many years

Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski (17)

Three Transformative Passover Lessons (1:33:42)

Passover is a time of joy, family togetherness, but most of all, transformation. Every thing we do on Passover has meaning and the ability to transform our lives. In this video, we join Rabbi Simon Jacobson in exploring the deeper meaning of Passover

Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)

The Elusive Author of the Haggada (46:22)

The  Pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower and landing on Plymouth Rock is a big event in American History, and yet most Americans don't know details of the story: what date did the ship leave England, who was the leader of the Pilgrims, what food they ate on their journey etc

Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)

Passover: What's the word on the street? (5:18)

An excerpt from the TorahCafe Passover Webcast: How to Exodus in 2011, To watch the complete Webcast Click Here.

The Righteous Women in the Desert (41:00)

Rebbi Akiva once said, "In the merit of the righteous women we were redeemed from Egypt

Mrs. Yehudis Cohen (1)

Pesaj (4:36)

What unique mazal does each month possess? What can we accomplish spiritually using the specific energy of each Jewish holiday? Go beyond time with Mrs. Goldie Slavin and discover the inner dimension of the Jewish calendar.

Mrs. Goldie Slavin (9)

Laws of Pesach 111:1-7 Searching for Chametz: Location (52:34)

Rabbi Berel Bell explains where one must search for chametz (leaven), from the Kitzur Shluchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law).

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

Religious Symbols (4:14)

Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)

The Laws of Passover - Part 1 (58:06)

The basics of Passover preparations presented by Rabbi Berel Bell, beginning with general comments on Pesach cleaning followed by laws of chametz and chametz products, searching or chametz and selling the chametz. Rabbi Bell is one of the main halachic authorities behind the Passover publication, “The Voice of the Va’ad,” dedicated to laws and practical guidance for Pesach.

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

The Main Course (35:41)

Join Master Chef Yaakov Feldman as he shares tips and tricks and demonstrations of delicious Passover recipes: This year create a delicious main course everyone will remember with Roasted Chicken, Roasted Root Vegetables and Celery Root Puree. (recipe attached).

Series: Pre-Pesach Cooking

Chef Yaakov Feldman (5)

Passover and Nationhood (18:13)

Passover means leaving our limitations. Join Shimona Tzukernik on a journey of reflection on what it really means to leave our personal limitations, in this discussion of the story of the Exodus as it applies to our lives. You can visit Mrs. Tzukernik's website at: thekabbalahcoach.com.

Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)

Chassidic Art: Elijah's Cup (17:14)

Michoel Muchnik, through his artwork, has followed the Rebbe’s ideal for what art should achieve. He has taken the brush, paint, canvas and clay and implanted within them a spiritual life force. For more information and to purchase art by Mr. Muchnik, check out muchnikarts.com.

Michoel Muchnik (3)

Matzah: The Food of Faith (13:00)

When we think of Passover, many picture the matzas that we use for the seder and eat throughout the week. In honor of the upcoming holiday, this episode of the Kosher Corner will focus on matzah and the many relevant matters that arise in Jewish law concerning the raw materials, flour and water, as well as the bakery and baking process which comes along with the Passover holiday

Series: Kosher Corner

Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)

The Courage To Be Free (26:42)

Mr. Natan Sharansky, celebrated author and activist, tells the story of his nine-year imprisonment at the hands of the KGB. He discusses the importance of Jewish identity and solidarity in becoming a truly free people in the Land of Israel - and in our own lives

Mr. Natan Sharansky (8)

Exodus - Chapter 2.11 (3:52)

This video offers vintage footage into a class that took place at the Ivy League Torah Study Experience (ILTSE) - a summer Torah-learning program underwritten by the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education.  ILTSE is open to college-age and graduate students with minimal or no background in Torah learning

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)

Kadesh Urchatz (2:34)

Rabbi Akivah Greenberg shares melodies for the 15 signs, the simanim or steps, of the Passover seder. The melodies represent a variety of European traditions. In many homes today the seder begins with the children singing the simanim of the seder, and many children learn a song accompanied by hand-motions describing the actions of these 15 steps.

Rabbi Akiva Greenberg (11)

Dayeinu (2:22)

Rabbi Akiva Greenberg teaches the famous Passover song, Dayeinu, in the joyous melody that crosses the borders of all sectors in the Jewish community and expresses our joy and gratitude to the Almighty for His abundant goodness bestowed upon us, beginning with the gift of freedom. Presented at the Ivy League Torah Study Program in the summer of 1991.

Rabbi Akiva Greenberg (11)

Narrow Straits, A Conversation with Dr. Michael Kigel (25:21)

For most peoples, cultural identity evolved hand-in-hand with national identity; collective development was inextricably tied to the lands in which they lived. This was not the case, however, with the Jewish people. True, Israel as homeland is a central concept in Judaism, but for most of our existence, we have lived outside of Israel

Dr. Michael Chighel (59)

The Kabbalah of Pharaoh (7:12)

Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)

The Torah as a Constant (4:03)

Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)