2-Minute Lessons with Rabbi Shais Taub

The special qualities of Yitzchak are inherited by every Jew, granting them the ability to be unintimidated by the world and to successfully integrate transcendent spirituality into time and space. This explains the deeper significance of Yitzchak going to Gan Eden before his wedding, demonstrating the necessity of spiritual integration through self-nullification. The custom for a groom to receive

What should our attitude toward mundane activities be? How do we prioritize between spiritual affairs and practical concerns?

We must express all of our potentials and use them to serve Hashem.

The paradox of this week’s double Torah portion teaches us how to make great groups and great individuals.

How is it possible that so many people were enticed to worship the Golden Calf? And more importantly, how did all of the women successfully resist?

The Choshen (breastplate) of the High Priest did not function properly in the 2nd Temple. How is this a metaphor for Exile? (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 11, pp. 137-138.)

Hashem wants there to be chesed in the world. In order for that to happen, someone’s gotta give and someone’s gotta receive. Here’s what to think about when you’re the one receiving.

The 620 letters of the Ten Commandments contain the secret to being G-d’s friend.

Spreading the inner secrets of the Torah will bring Moshiach. But you need to "translate" these ideas into relevant language.

We know the precise times of two events in this week's parsha. The slaying of the firstborn took place at midnight and the actual exodus from Egypt took place at noon the next day. Based on a Michtav Klali of the Rebbe from 5744, we learn the significance of midnight and noon in our personal lives.