Chabad Research Unit - Rabbi Dr. Tali Loewenthal

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Talks, Classes and Lectures on a variety of Kabbalistic, Chassidic and Torah on a variety of subjects by Rabbi Dr. Tali (Naftoli) Loewenthal. The CRU was set up in 1985 to explore ways of communicating the essence of Jewish teaching in today's world.

  1. Jul 23

    Talmud Tour Session 15: Berachot 16a-17a

    A Talmud Tour session on Berachot 16a-17a, using the Steinsaltz elucidation with comments drawn from Chassidic teachings. It covers why a groom (and anyone engaged in a mitzva) is exempt from reciting the Shema, Rabban Gamliel's unusual conduct in mourning his wife and his servant Tavi, the teaching that only three Patriarchs and four Matriarchs are so named and the qualities every Jew inherits from them, and Rabbi Elazar's reading of Psalm 63 as referring to the Shema and the Amida.

    Talmud Tour Session 15: Berachot 16a-17a

  2. Jul 23

    Sixth Day of Creation + Rosh Hashana

    THE MILI G. KABBALA GROUP WITH TALI LOEWENTHAL, 8 Sept 2008. Discussing the Sixth Day of Creation, leading on to the exploring the theme of Rosh Hashana

    Sixth Day of Creation + Rosh Hashana

  3. Jun 23

    Talmud Tour Session 14: Berachot 12a-b

    Explores morning prayer order, bowing in Amidah, High Holiday textual changes, praying for others, forgiveness via shame, and Shema inclusions like Exodus mentions, with Steinsaltz and Chassidic commentaries. 28 December 2025 sourcesheet: https://files.chabadresearch.net/TalmudTour%20-%20Berachot12a-b.pdf

    Talmud Tour Session 14: Berachot 12a-b

  4. Jun 21

    Talmud Tour Session 13: Berachot 9b

    Explores Divine Name "Ehyeh," redemption promise, Elijah's double plea, and morning Shema timing from dawn distinctions to three hours. Chassidic comments highlight prayer's transcendence, kingship of Jews, and juxtaposing blessings without interruption. 7 September 2025 sourcesheet: https://files.chabadresearch.net/TalmudTour%20Berachot9b-10a.pdf

    Talmud Tour Session 13: Berachot 9b

  5. Jun 18

    Talmud Tour Session 12: Berachot 7b-8b

    Topics include the virtue of praying with the community, the importance of the Halachah (as opposed to varied opinions in the Talmud), physical and spiritual death, the importance of marriage and womanhood, work and study, relationship with one's teacher, the concept of reciting the Hebrew text of the verses of the Sedra of the week, verse by verse, twice, and then the Aramaic translation. 20 July 2025 sourcesheet: https://files.chabadresearch.net/TalmudTour-Berachot%208a-b.pdf

    Talmud Tour Session 12: Berachot 7b-8b

  6. Jun 16

    Talmud Tour Session 11: Berachot 7a-7b

    Explore divine prayer, mercy, and human blessings. Shammai's emphasis on consistent Torah study and kindness. God's prayer seeks mercy over anger. Kabbalistic interpretations connect divine attributes to human actions, highlighting repentance and blessings' impact. 22 June 2025 sourcesheet: https://files.chabadresearch.net/TalmudTourBerachot7a.pdf

    Talmud Tour Session 11: Berachot 7a-7b

  7. Jun 14

    Talmud Tour Session 10: Berachot 6b

    Berachot 6b discusses God's metaphorical phylacteries, symbolizing Israel's praise, and the importance of synagogue attendance. It emphasizes running to mitzvot, prayer's spiritual impact, and rewarding actions like rejoicing at weddings, with Chassidic insights on divine connection. originally given 8 June 2025 https://files.chabadresearch.net/TalmudTourBerachot6b.pdf

    Talmud Tour Session 10: Berachot 6b

  8. Jun 12

    Talmud Tour Session 9: Shabbat 88a-89a

    The Talmud Tour on Shabbat 88a-89a, honouring Shavuot, explores the Giving of the Torah at Sinai. It discusses the Torah’s threefold nature, its dissolution of the spiritual-physical divide, coercion and acceptance, and the Divine Presence. Chassidic insights emphasize Torah’s role in elevating the physical world. originally given 25 May 2025 sourcesheet: https://files.chabadresearch.net/Talmud%20Tour%20MatanTorah-Shabbat%2088a-89a%20Giving%20of%20Torah.pdf

    Talmud Tour Session 9: Shabbat 88a-89a
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Talks, Classes and Lectures on a variety of Kabbalistic, Chassidic and Torah on a variety of subjects by Rabbi Dr. Tali (Naftoli) Loewenthal. The CRU was set up in 1985 to explore ways of communicating the essence of Jewish teaching in today's world.

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