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Chassidic Discourses (Maamarim) by the Rebbe

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A maamar is a Chassidic discourse, delivered by a rebbe. Often couched in mysticism and based on a Torah verse or teaching of the sages, it is transcribed in Hebrew and carefully studied for generations. During the course of his leadership, the Rebbe transmitted 1,562 maamarim, only a fraction of which have been translated to English.

For a Chassid, to study a maamar is to experience the unfolding of divine wisdom filtered through the timeless teachings of the Torah in a way that is as relevant as it is otherworldly.

Hebrew Transcripts of Discourses

Audio Recordings of the Rebbe Delivering Discourses

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Tishrei
ViHayah BaYom HaHu, 5728 Second Day of Rosh HaShanah, 2 Tishrei 5728 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson		Shuvah Yisrael, 5737 Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, 6 Tishrei 5737
Borei Niv Sifasayim, 5748 13 Tishrei 5748 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson		U’lkachtem Lachem B’Yom HaRishon, 5739 Motza'ei Shabbat Parshat Ha'azinu, Yahrzeit of the Rebbe Maharash, of blessed memory, 13 Tishrei 5739
L’havin Inyan Simchas Torah, 5738 Motza'ei Simchat Torah – In the Rebbe's Room, 24 Tishrei 5738		Vayomer Lo Yonason, 5743 Shabbat Parshat Bereishit, Erev Rosh Chodesh Mar-Cheshvan, 29 of Tishrei 5743 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger
Cheshvan
Mayim Rabbim, 5738 Motza'ei Shabbat Parshat Noach – In the Rebbe's Room, 4 Cheshvan 5738		Zos Os HaBris, 5743 Shabbat Parshat Noach, 6 Cheshvan 5743 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger
Lech Lecha, 5742 Shabbat Parshat Lech Lecha, 10 Cheshvan 5742 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger		VaYitah Eshel BeBeersheva, 5748 Shabbat Parshat Vayeira, 15 Cheshvan 5748 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger
Amar R. Acha, 5747 Shabbat Parshat Chayei Sarah, 27 Cheshvan 5747 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger
Kislev
Atah Echad, 5742 Shabbat Parshat Vayeitzei, 9 Kislev 5742 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger		Padeh BiShalom, 5743 Shabbat Parashat Vayeitzei, 11 Kislev 5743 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger
Tevet
Tanu Rabanan Mitzvas Ner Chanukah, 5738 Motza'ei Shabbat Parshat Vayeishev, Mevarchim Hachodesh Tevet – In the Rebbe's Room, 1 Tevet 5738		Vayigash Eilav Yehudah, 5725 Shabbat Parashat Vayigash, 7 Tevet 5725 From the works of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Sholom B. Wineberg and Elyahu Touger
Yehudah Atah, 5746 Shabbos Parshat Vayechi, 16 Tevet 5746 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger		Vaydaber Elokim el Moshe, 5712 Shabbat Parashat Va'era, Mevarchim HaChodesh Shevat, 28th of Tevet 5712
Shevat
Basi Legani, 5711 10 Shevat 5711 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger		Lo Sih’yeh Meshakeilah, 5712 Parshat Mishpatim, Parshat Shekalim, Mevarchim Hachodesh Adar, 27 Shevat 5712 2 Comments
Adar
VeAtah Tetzaveh, 5741 Shabbat Parshat Tetzaveh, 10 Adar I 5741		Al Kein Kar’u, 5713 Purim, 14 Adar 5713
HaChodesh HaZeh Lachem, 5735 Shabbat Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei, Parshas HaChodesh, 25 Adar 5735 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
Nisan
A-donai Sefasai Tiftach, 5712 11 Nisan 5712 From the works of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Sholom B. Wineberg and Elyahu Touger		BeYom Ashtei-Asar Yom, 5731 11 Nissan 5731
Ki Yishalcha Bincha, 5738 11 Nisan 5738 A talk of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of blessed memory. Free translation by Tzvi Freeman Wisdom, it turns out, is prototyped not by its answer, but by its question. But what is the question that wisdom never ceases to ask? 2 Comments		Kimei Tzeischa MeiEretz Mitzrayim Arenu Niflaos, 5742 11 Nisan 5742 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
Margela bePumei deRava, 5746 11 Nisan 5746 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson		Matzah Zo, 5749 14 Nisan 5749
Kimei Tzeischa MeiEretz Mitzrayim Arenu Niflaos, 5712 Acharon Shel Pesach, 22 Nisan 5712 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson		Veniglah K’vod Havayah, 5715 Acharon Shel Pesach, 22 Nisan 5715
VeNachah Alov Ruach HaShem, 5725 Acharon Shel Pesach, 22 Nisan 5725 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson		Kimei Tzeischa Mei'eretz Mitzrayim, 5739 Last day of Passover, 22 Nisan 5739 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
Lehavin Inyan Techiyas Hameisim, 5746 Shabbat Parashat Acharei, Mevarchim HaChodesh Iyar, 24 Nisan 5746 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson		Kol Yisrael Yesh La'Hem Cheilek L'Olam HaBah, 5733 Shabbat Parashat Acharei, Mevarchim HaChodesh Iyar, 26 Nisan 5733 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
Iyar
Gal Einai V’Abitah, 5737 Shabbat Parashat Emor, 19 Iyar		BaChodesh HaShelishi, 5729 Shabbat Parashat Bamidbar, Mevarchim HaChodesh and Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 29 Iyar 5729
Tammuz
Gadol Yiheyeh Kavod HaBayis HaZeh, 5722 Shabbat Parashat Matot-Masei, Mevarchim HaChodesh Menachem Av, 26 Tammuz 5722 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
Av
Tziyon BeMishpat Tipadeh, 5736 Shabbat Parashat Devarim, Shabbat Chazon, 4 Av 5736		Beela HaMaves LaNetzach, 5725 5 Av 5725 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
Tziyon BaMishpat Tipadeh, 5741 Shabbat Parashat Devarim, Shabbat Chazon, Erev Tisha B'Av, 8 Av 5741 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson		Eichah Yoshvah Bodad, 5731 Shabbat Parashat Devarim,Tisha B'Av, postponed, 9 Av 5731 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
ViHayah Eikev Tishmaun, 5727 Shabbat Parshas Eikev, 20 Av 5727 From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
Elul
Ani LeDodi VeDodi Li, 5726 Shabbat Parashat Re'eh, Mevarchim HaChodesh Elul, 27 Av 5726		Lechah Dodi, 5714 Shabbat Parashat Ki Teitzei, 13 Elul 5714 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson; translated by Eli Touger
Zeh HaYom Techilas Maasecha, 5742 The night of Erev Rosh Hashanah, 29 Elul 5742
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Lessons in Sefer HaMaamarim Selected Discourses of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Discourses by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson; transalated by Sholom Ber Wineberg and Eliyahu Touger		Lessons in Sefer HaMaamarim - Wedding Discourses The text of the chassidic discourses recited by Chabad grooms during the pre-chupah reception.
The Weekly Maamar A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger Discourses by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the Book of Bereshit.		Basi L'Gani Defining our Purpose on Earth An English translation of the last Chassidic discourse written by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Shneersohn, Yud Shvat 1950, and the first Chassidic discourse delivered by Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, Yud Shvat 1951.
Anticipating the Redemption - Volume 1 Maamarim of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, Concerning the Era of Redemption From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson Awakening the desire for the Redemption can only be accomplished through learning about it. The Rebbe details different aspects of the Redemption, the role of Moshiach, and how we can prepare ourselves for this new era.		Anticipating the Redemption - Volume 2 Maamarim of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, Concerning the Era of Redemption From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson Awakening the desire for the Redemption can only be accomplished through learning about it. The Rebbe details different aspects of the Redemption, the role of Moshiach, and how we can prepare ourselves for this new era.
Whispers Between Worlds A guide to praying at the gravesite of a Tzaddik - Kuntres HaHishtatchus Includes the classic Maamar explaining the significance of visiting the grave of a Tzaddik.		The Wedding Maamar Greeting the Bride Translated by Tzvi Freeman Kabbalah provides a map of all relationships, from their origin. 6 Comments
When Every Moment is Precious An in-depth Maamar of Chabad Thought: Lo Sih'yeh Meshakeilah, Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim, 5712 A discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Eli Touger		I Will Choose the King BeYom Ashtei-Asar Yom, 5731 — Delivered by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson 11 Nissan, 5731 (1971)
Along a Winding Path Vaydaber Elokim el Moshe, 5712 (1952)		Simchah: Breaking Through Barriers Margela bePumei deRava, 5746 (1986) — a maamar by The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
To Pray As G-d Would Pray Two maamarim delivered by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson From the works of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Sholom B. Wineberg and Elyahu Touger A-donai Sefasai Tiftach 5712 and Vayigash Eilav Yehuda 5725		The King in the Field The Maamar Entitled Ani LeDodi, Delivered by The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Shabbos Mevorchim Elul, 5726 (1966) From the works of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; free translation by Sholom B. Wineberg and Elyahu Touger
When Your Child Will Ask On the question asked by wisdom itself A talk of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of blessed memory. Free translation by Tzvi Freeman Wisdom, it turns out, is prototyped not by its answer, but by its question. But what is the question that wisdom never ceases to ask? 2 Comments		The Glory of G-d will be Revealed The maamar entitled VeNiglah Kevod Havayah 5715 (1955) Free translation from the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson

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