The lesson derived from Pesach Sheni is: “It is never too late.” Even if one was “impure,” or on “a distant path”—his situation is not “lost.”

Analysis of Rashi’s commentary on why the Torah teaches about giving to the poor in middle of a section about the holiday offerings, underscores the importance of doing a mitzvah without ulterior motives. (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 17 Emor)

What does true fun mean to you, and how far would you go to chase the ultimate experience? Join us as we sit down with Rabbi Raleigh Resnick, a dynamic and sought-after teacher and communicator, who lectures across the U.S. and abroad. With his charisma, wisdom, and musical talent he serves as the spiritual leader of the Tri Valley's Jewish community.

How a child of secular suburbia discovered his deeper identity as a "child of Abraham," transforming his life path from worldly success to spiritual fulfillment as a rabbi and Jewish educator.

Lag BaOmer is a holiday that celebrates Jewish unity and mysticism. It is observed with bonfires, dancing, and more.

Bridging an Unbridgeable Divide: Why G-d needed tzimtzum (contraction) in order to create

Yishai Fleisher, an Israeli correspondent, goes to experience Lag BaOmer in Meron, the burial place of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Joining the hundreds of thousands participating, he documents it all on camera so you can feel as if you are there in person.

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

The holidays are spiritual days that “call to us” to stop the ordinary activities of our lives. They also enable us to “call forth” and tap into the spiritual resources that these days hold.

Sarah and Avi, with help from Mitzvah Bird, return a little lost challah to his home.

Unpack layers of Biblical and rabbinic text to understand the inner mechanics of this sometimes-overlooked but super-important holiday.

How a poor and ignorant shepherd became a great Torah scholar.

Eli and Ezzy wonder what life would be like if they were still slaves in Egypt.

Experience the miraculous exodus of the Jewish people out of the mighty Egyptian empire—in a unique, fun-filled (and educational) style!

Jono and Gefilte Fish stand in front of a backdrop and say stuff. For five minutes. It’s funny—trust me.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 73 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

A compilation of moments with the Rebbe, of righteous memory, highlight some of his key messages and ideas.

Take an exciting trip back in time to the court of King Ahasuerus and his beautiful Jewish wife Queen Esther as you watch the dramatic story of the Jewish victory over Persian persecution. (Please be advised this video may be too graphic for younger kids.)

Topics include: Why a person born into Torah observance needs more encouragement than one who chose that way of life; how oxen, sheep and goats represent different types of human egos; and the importance of speaking softly.

The story of Pesach Sheni (the Second Passover) and its timeless lesson for us.

The maturity and confidence of an adult psyche can be gauged by its ability to face criticism. Yet, criticism may not be the best method for cultivating this maturity in the child.

What attracts 2 million people yearly to this site?

The holidays are spiritual days that “call to us” to stop the ordinary activities of our lives. They also enable us to “call forth” and tap into the spiritual resources that these days hold.

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

Jono and Gefilte Fish stand in front of a backdrop and say stuff. For five minutes. It’s funny—trust me.

The maturity and confidence of an adult psyche can be gauged by its ability to face criticism. Yet, criticism may not be the best method for cultivating this maturity in the child.

Topics include: Why a person born into Torah observance needs more encouragement than one who chose that way of life; how oxen, sheep and goats represent different types of human egos; and the importance of speaking softly.

A deeper look at the counting of the Omer, and the distinctive laws governing the Omer offering and the Shavuot offering. (Based on Likkutei Sichos, vol. 32, p. 134.)

Various added restrictions, responsibilities and honors that apply to the patrilineal descendants of Aaron even in our days.

This class explains in detail the mitzvah of the Omer offering which marks the beginning of the seven-week period of ‘the counting of the Omer’.

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

The parsha of Emor contains 124 verses and the mnemonic is the name ‘uziel’. Explore the coded message in the mnemonic and its connection to the general themes of the parshah.

Learn the profound connections between the weekly parsha and its related Haftorah.

The magic and majesty of the major Jewish holidays.

Discover what’s most important in conveying life’s values to our children.

Is your life cluttered with so much “doing”, that you can barely catch your breath to appreciate “being”? Then this is for you.

Grain from a newly planted crop (Chadash) may not be consumed prior to the offering of the ‘Omer’ in the Temple on the second day of Passover. No grain of the new crop may be brought to the Temple as an offering prior to the ‘Two Loaves’ offered on Shavout. This class will explore some of the fascinating details of these laws and their spiritual dimensions and applications to our lives. (Likutei Sichos volume 32)

The commandment to count the Omer comes from the verse: "You shall count for yourselves, from the morrow of the Sabbath from the day you bring the Omer as a wave offering seven weeks; they shall be complete" (Leviticus 23:15). The term "Sabbath" in this context refers to the first day of the holiday of Passover and not the weekly Sabbath. However, in some years, when Passover begins on Sabbath, the weeks of the Omer do coincide with the seven-day week. Is there an aspect of extra "completeness" that occurs in such years? (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 12 p. 16 and vol. 22 p. 143)

“The L‑rd said to Moses: Speak to the Kohanim, the sons of Aaron, and say to them . . .” (Leviticus 21:1) What is the difference between “speak to them” and “say to them”? In Hebrew these two words are “emor” and “amarta”—the first is spelled aleph-mem-reish, while the other is spelled aleph-mem-reish-tav, the only difference being the letter tav. This additional letter symbolizes the difference between a theoretical lesson and a hands-on educational experience.

This week's portion tells the kohanim (priests) that they must educate their children to keep the detailed laws of ritual purity binding upon the priestly families. What is the Torah teaching us about the obligation to educate our children?

Learn the special significance of counting the Omer on five layers of understanding.

This presentation pioneers a novel approach to understanding the underlying principles of the biblical commandment to “Count the Omer.” Following the initial point of departure; demonstrating the need to frame the “counting” as a continuation and natural extension of the original Omer Offering itself – the thesis moves to develop a new look at “Sefirah Secrets” by examining the “Wave” ritual that seems to occupy a position of oversized importance.

Shabbos is the first on the list of special days on the Jewish calendar. Yet, the secret to understanding these special days lies in the fact that the Torah reminds us to work for six days before listing the holy days.

Why does the Torah tell us to “remember the Shofar” on Rosh Hashanah? An analysis of Rashi’s commentary. Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 12, Emor (sicha 2)

Exploring the weekly reading from the Prophets, where we uncover the mystical characteristic of the Kohen by exploring Cain and Abel according to Kabbalah.

Analysis of Rashi’s commentary on why the Torah teaches about giving to the poor in middle of a section about the holiday offerings, underscores the importance of doing a mitzvah without ulterior motives. (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 17 Emor)

What is the spiritual meaning of nullifying chametz?

Judaism divides life into two time zones, "body time” when we're meant to work within the world, and "soul time" when we're meant to transcend the world.

The Rebbe participates in an early Lag B’omer Parade.

The Talmud tells us that 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva died because “they did not treat one another with respect.” But the plague ended on Lag BaOmer, which means they had remedied their actions and began to treat each other with the appropriate level of esteem.

The Talmud says that R' Shimon ben Yochai's "Torah study was his profession"? What does it mean to make Torah study your main occupation. Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 14)

The Talmud says that R' Shimon ben Yochai's "Torah study was his profession"? What does it mean to make Torah study your main occupation. Guest Expert: Rabbi Mendel Kaplan. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 15)

An address at the 1967 Lag BaOmer Parade, less than a week before the Six-Day War. G-d is protecting your brothers and sisters in the Holy Land, but you have the unique privilege to help them . . .

A collage of Lag BaOmer parades spanning five decades, accompanied by a special recording of the niggun “Hinei Mah Tov.”

Excerpts from a 1984 satellite feed from Lubavitch World Headquarters, Brooklyn, New York.

A look at the increasingly popular interest in the holiday of Lag BaOmer, which was instituted by the author of the Zohar, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, to commemorate the day of his passing.

On Lag B’omer, Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai proclaimed: “This is the day of my rejoicing!” He also requested every Jew to share in his joy, so his own delight is increased when he sees many Jews rejoicing together.

Vintage footage of the 1957 Lag B’omer Parade in front of 770.

On his way to the Ohel, the Rebbe’s car passes the Lag B’omer carnival on Empire Boulevard.

Rabbi Elazar son of Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai taught: “G-d promises the Jewish people in exile: ‘I shall never reject them or abhor them to break My covenant with them.’ This is like a man whose bride lives in a leather tanners’ market, where everything reeks. Were she not there, he would never have entered. But because she is there, it smells to him like a spice market, the most beautiful scent in the world.”

The Rebbe participates in the 1970 Lag B’omer parade in front of 770.

Join this live broadcast of the Lag B’Omer parade at Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in New York, where thousands of Jewish children are gathering for this special event.

Excerpts from a 1983 recording of the Lag B’Omer parade at Lubavitch World Headquarters, Brooklyn, New York.

Children gather to celebrate the holiday of Lag B’Omer. Excerpts from a 1983 recording of the grand parade with the Rebbe at Lubatvitch World Headquarters, Brooklyn, New York.

We count the Omer in anticipation of the giving of the Torah on Shavuot. But on Lag BaOmer we celebrate the life of R’ Shimon bar Yochai, who revealed the esoteric dimension of Torah.

Join this live broadcast of the grand Lag B’Omer parade at Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in New York, where thousands of Jewish children are gathering for this special event.

Yishai Fleisher, an Israeli correspondent, goes to experience Lag BaOmer in Meron, the burial place of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Joining the hundreds of thousands participating, he documents it all on camera so you can feel as if you are there in person.

Rabbi Avraham HaLevi, a disciple of the Arizal, had the custom of reciting Nachem, a prayer of mourning for Jerusalem, every single day.

Celebration of Lag B’omer, 5744, as captured by the lens of Sholom Ber Goldstein.

A collage of interactions about Lag B’omer and Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Lag B’omer celebrates the Yahrzeit of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, and is a time to draw inspiration from his life’s work. Rabbi Shimon’s Torah study was so great that it was his “occupation,” a level unattained even by his greatest peers. But how, then, is a young child to attempt to emulate him?

Torah instructs Jewish children: If you see another person who is in need, whether spiritually or physically, reach out to him with love and help him get free of his predicament. Then proceed together, growing from each other’s successes.

A grand Lag B’omer parade. After the crowds arrive and the 12 Pesukim are recited, the Rebbe addresses the children. The parade goes by the Rebbe with marching bands, U.S. soldiers, marvelous floats and happy children.

The Rebbe participates in a Lag B’omer parade.

A vintage film. Children gather at 770 for a Lag B’omer parade. The Rebbe addresses the children, and reviews and encourages their march up the road.

The Rebbe drives by the Lag B’omer fair and waves to the many joyous children.

"May it be Your will, L-rd our G-d and G-d of our fathers, that the Holy Temple be speedily rebuilt in our days, and grant us our portion in Your Torah."

The Rebbe participates in the 1976 Lag B’omer Parade.

Learn the power of words to speak about people in a way that unleashes their potential.

The Brain of the World of Yetzirah: The Torah that speaks in the language of emotions

How a child of secular suburbia discovered his deeper identity as a "child of Abraham," transforming his life path from worldly success to spiritual fulfillment as a rabbi and Jewish educator.

What is the spiritual meaning of nullifying chametz?

Learn about the Kohen Gadol's Yom Kippur uniform, Rashi's unique perspective, and a lesson in getting close to Hashem.

In an unusual move, the Torah shares two practical lessons from the story of the death of Aharon's two sons. Why? And why does the Torah split the lessons so far apart, with a gap of two parshahs?

What constitutes proper confession as part of Teshuvah? Learn about the different dimensions of Teshuvah.

The Torah teaches that saving a life trumps the observance of almost all mitzvahs. Yet the Torah singles out Shabbat, discover why.

Fascinating details of the spiritual malady called Tzaraat demonstrates how even constructive criticism must be rooted in love.

Why does childbirth make a woman impure? Why does she need to bring a sin offering? Learn as we examine the status for one who did the purification process, but hasn’t yet brought the needed offering to complete it. A lesson in the urgency to bring Moshia

Tzaraas is a spiritual malady from being in an unhealthy spiritual state. An interesting law in the Mishnah related to tzaraas, alludes to the special power of Shabbos to protect us spiritually and illuminate the world.

Only someone with deep love can address someone else's shortcomings.

How to reconcile the fact that Tzaraas is the result of toxic speech, but only affects people who are spiritually evolved and immune to toxic behavior.

May a pregnant woman carry a baby to his bris? The secret of spiritual chaperones.

Understanding Rashi’s commentary on how Moshe conceded to Aaron’s argument, underscores how they represent two conflicting approaches that are both valid, namely truth and kindness. We learn that you should aspire for consistent spiritual connection, but

An analysis of the dialogue between Moshe and Aharon whether the Rosh Chodesh sacrifice, which was offered on the day the Mishkan was inaugurated, should be consumed or burnt (as worded in Rashi vs. the Talmud). This nuanced discussion contains an importa

The differing perspectives of Moses and Aaron shows us how to deal with sorrow and grief.

What does true fun mean to you, and how far would you go to chase the ultimate experience? Join us as we sit down with Rabbi Raleigh Resnick, a dynamic and sought-after teacher and communicator, who lectures across the U.S. and abroad. With his charisma,

Just like we shared this flight together, we should remain united for a common purpose of goodness!

What happens when four rabbis travel out to Suriname to make a Passover Seder in the oldest Jewish community in the Western Hemisphere?

Floods and distance didn't stop these rabbis from making sure that a lone Jew in rural Australia got the Matzah he needed for the Seder

Four student rabbis set out to join the local Chabad in bringing Passover to the frozen chosen, the Jews of Fairbanks, Alaska—northern most Jewish community in the world.

Following the splitting of the sea Moses led the people in song. Learn the three different ways this happened, and the personal meaning for us today.

Why are the ten plagues divided into three groups in the Passover Haggadah? The answer offers a powerful message for our own personal Exodus.

When did the custom of Eliyahu's cup at the Seder begin? And is it the same as the 5th cup the Rambam describes?

A lecture by author of Letters for Life, who will share practical advice based on the Rebbe's counsel for emotional wellbeing.

Can you bring wood as an offering in the Temple? Why did they celebrate the wood of the altar? Exploring three levels of dedication to G-d.

It sounds nice when someone wants to upgrade their pledge to the Beis Hamikdash, but is it acceptable for a sacrifice offering?