Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen

On the occasion of Gimmel Tammuz, Rabbi Shais Taub hosts a farbrengen from SoulWords House, just steps from the Ohel, reflecting on the significance of the Rebbe's 32nd yahrzeit. Exploring the meaning of the number 32 (Lamed-Beis), which spells lev (heart), he examines the role of a Rebbe as the living heart of the Jewish people, sustaining a personal connection with every individual despite a world that has changed dramatically over the past three decades. Through stories, personal reflections, historical anecdotes, and teachings from the Rebbe's letters, Rabbi Taub discusses the accelerating pace of technological change, the enduring relevance of the Rebbe's guidance, the importance of recognizing the greatness within every Jew, and the spiritual power of embracing one's unique personality in the service of Hashem. The farbrengen concludes with a call to channel our individual strengths and "holy craziness" toward bringing more goodness, purpose, and redemption into the world. 00:00 – Welcome from SoulWords House and reflections on the crowds at the Ohel 02:42 – Thirty-Two Years Later: What Changes and What Doesn't 11:00 – The Accelerating Pace of History and Why the Rebbe's Guidance Matters More Than Ever 26:14 – From Landlines to Artificial Intelligence: How Much Has the World Really Changed? 28:46 – The Rebbe as the Heart of the Jewish People 32:56 – The Potato, the Esrog, and the Dangers of Missing the Point 39:11 – The Extraordinary Treasure of the Rebbe's English Letters 43:05 – "There Is No Such Thing as a Small Jew" 1:08:05 – Mrs. Yarmush, Radical Generosity, and Chassidic Living 1:14:28 – Holy Craziness: Why Your Uniqueness Is Your Mission 1:25:09 – The Pothole Outside Lowe's and the Remedy Before the Disease 1:32:21 – What Freedom Really Means 1:38:06 – Final Blessings and a Call to Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone --- *For more classes from Rabbi Shais Taub:* 🌐 *Website:* https://www.soulwords.org/ *Follow Rabbi Shais Taub:* 📸 *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/rabbi_shais_taub 🎥 *TikTok:* https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbi_shais_taub 🐦 *X (Twitter):* https://www.x.com/ShaisTaub 📘 *Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573478244968 💼 *LinkedIn:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/shais-taub-81a95466/ 🎧 *Listen to the SoulWords Podcast:* 🎵 *Spotify:* https://open.spotify.com/show/51E7XHWFDbZCGJQz7CoAZP 🍏 *Apple Podcasts:* https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulwords-full-libr… *About SoulWords:* SoulWords is a virtual community hosted by Rabbi Shais Taub, where people come together to explore the spiritual insights of Torah and discover their unique purpose. This platform is here to facilitate your spiritual growth by sharing the mystical teachings of Judaism in contemporary language—making deep wisdom accessible and relevant to your life.