“I Await His Coming Every Day”

From Living Torah (Volume 62, Episode 248)

In Jewish law, when someone converts to Judaism, they are referred to as: “a convert who converts.” The obvious question: Before he converted, he was not yet a “convert,” he was a gentile? The commentaries explain that when a person converts it proves that he had a Jewish spark inside him all along, but he needed the conversion process in order to reveal it.

This principle applies similarly to all Jews, in all areas of Torah and Mitzvos. When one seeks to motivate a fellow Jew in a positive direction — for example, to genuinely be concerned and yearn: “Ad Mosai — When will Moshiach finally come?” — then even if at first the person resists the idea, this belief and yearning is not foreign to him; it is already ingrained deeply in his soul. You merely need to make him aware of it and help bring it to the fore.

Also in this Episode:
* Nigun Simcha
* Necessary Care
* Worthy of Respect

Aliyah

From Living Torah (Volume 62, Episode 247)

The Rebbe is called to the Torah in the upstairs synagogue at 770.

Also in this Episode:
* Little Things Count Big
* Pass It On
* To Lift Up

Security Reigns Supreme

From Living Torah (Volume 62, Episode 246)

The Code of Jewish Law rules that it is forbidden to endanger the Jewish nation by giving away Jewish land. When I urge people in Israel to support a certain political party, it is only because that party has currently decided to proceed in line with this ruling.

Also in this Episode:
* …Nothing But the Truth, So Help You G-d
* Kos Shel Brocha
* “Don’t Tell”

A Parent Feels

From Living Torah (Volume 62, Episode 245)

In 1973, Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan was called upon by the Rebbe to help a teenager at risk. He shares a touching letter that the youth received from the Rebbe.

Also in this Episode:
* Heartbeat of the Family
* Maamar
* Hand in Hand

Department of Military Intelligence

From Living Torah (Volume 61, Episode 244)

Mr. Aaron Noach Blasbalg was a member of the board of Poalei Agudat Israel for 25 years. He recalls a fascinating private audience he and his colleagues had with the Rebbe.

Also in this Episode:
* Summer Job
* Lag B’omer Parade
* Education Path

JFK on Merkos Shlichus

Living Torah continues to surprise!

In what may be Living Torah’s most captivating Sicha yet, the Rebbe speaks in 1961 about JFK’s launch of the United States Peace Corps to do humanitarian aid around the world. The Rebbe uses Kennedy’s talk to explain his plan of dispatching Shluchim to the far corners of the world.

As mentioned earlier, JEM has embarked on a worldwide “Living Torah-thon” to elicit the support of its many thousands of viewers around the world.

Take part at LivingTorah.org

Four Star General

From Living Torah (Volume 61, Episode 241)

Mr. David Chase, Chairman of the Machne Israel Development Fund, visits the Rebbe.

Spread good news to both Jews and non-Jews, for a Jew is obliged to benefit all people. Don't underestimate your appointment — I appointed you long ago as my Four Star General.

Also in this Episode:
* Fun and Kosher
* Kos Shel Brocha, Hakhel
* Faith is Contagious