Weekly Torah Studies at Harford Chabad

The Man G-d Praised

Why ordinary people sometimes need extraordinary words The Torah rarely praises its heroes, yet it pauses to praise Noah again and again. Strangely, the same Torah also

One More Child

Why the Torah treats every birth as the creation of a world Bringing another child into the world comes with real costs—time, money, energy, and uncertainty. The Torah d

The Unsung Hero of Sukkot

The Willow Is More than Just a Branch The willow may seem like the least impressive of the four species, but its role in the Sukkot ritual speaks volumes. Examine why th

A Parent’s Love

Why G-d’s Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean We Can Stay the Same G-d’s forgiveness on Yom Kippur is not about erasing mistakes—it’s about a relationship. In this lesson, we dive

The Power of Standing Still

Why the Paradox of Jewish Law Actually Sets Us Free Is it possible to hold steadfast to ancient truths while evolving within them? This lesson unpacks the paradox of Jew

Gratitude in Two Acts

The Immediate Thank You and the Thoughtful Follow-Up Gratitude isn’t just a quick “thank you.” Explore how the mitzvah to thank G-d for the first fruits teaches us two l

One Person. Seriously?

Annoying News for Anyone Hoping to Stay Spiritually Off the Grid Wish you could sit this one out and let the more “serious” people handle fixing the world? Not so fast.

When Everyone’s Wrong

How to See the Good When Everyone Else Sees the Bad What happens when everyone agrees on something—especially when it’s a conviction? Shouldn’t that mean it’s right? Exp

The Real Meaning of Tzedakah

Why Giving Shouldn’t Feel Like Earning Giving tzedakah during the High Holidays reminds us that we’re all recipients of G-d’s generosity. In this lesson, we’ll examine h

The Night of Opportunity

The Magic of Evening Torah Study While most people use their evenings to relax or unwind, Jewish tradition teaches us to connect with G-d through Torah study at night. D

Memory Is Life

Forgetting Torah Is Like Losing a Part of Yourself Torah study isn’t just a learning experience—it’s the key to life itself. But what happens when we forget the teaching

Building from the Rubble

The First Step to Rebuilding What’s Broken Sometimes, things fall apart to make room for something better. This class dives into how life’s most painful moments can be r

Settling for More

How the Right Perspective Transforms Decisions The tribes of Gad and Reuven made a life-changing decision to settle outside of Israel. But was their choice driven by fea

From Rebellion to Redemption

How Korach’s Sons Crawled out of the Abyss–—and How You Can Too Korach’s sons fell into the abyss with the rebels but survived due to their repentance. Despite their ini

The Strength to Overcome Impossible Tasks

When Faith Defies the Odds Jews in the Soviet Union risked everything to free the Rebbe. Despite impossible odds, their self-sacrifice led to an unexpected victory. What

The Leadership Dilemma

Power vs Influence What makes a great leader? Power or influence? In this class, we’ll explore the difference between Korach’s power grab and another episode that challe

From Honest Scouts to Sinister Spies

The Slippery Slope of Moral Erosion The spies didn’t wake up evil: they slipped there. What starts as a minor shift in intention can spiral into a full-blown moral disas

Restrain or Transform?

Finding Balance between Holding Back and Growing Forward Should spiritual growth focus on restraining negativity, or actively cultivating goodness? Is there space for bo

Sameness Is a Shame

Why King David’s “Songs” Missed the Music When life feels monotonous, it’s not the world that’s flat: it’s our angle. This class reveals how David’s “songs” teach us to

Chabad's Loud Truth

From Sinai’s Thunder to Boldness in the Streets Chabad’s loud, unapologetic approach to Jewish outreach might seem surprising—but it’s quite ancient: it mirrors the dram