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Shabbos Malkesa is a podcast series by Rabbi Ari Klapper that takes you on a journey to uncover the spiritual majesty and profound meaning of Shabbos. Drawing from Torah wisdom, mystical insights, and practical guidance, this series helps you experience Shabbos as more than just a day of rest—it's a time for divine connection, personal growth, and true serenity. Each episode delves into the transformative power of Shabbos, exploring its role as a reflection of the Beis Hamikdash, a weekly ta ...
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Hilchos Shabbos 5773
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Hilchos Shabbos 5774
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Two brothers talk pop culture and bagels on Shabbos.
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Understand the foundations of Hilchos Shabbos as we explore the underpinnings of Halacha through Sefer Orchos Shabbos.
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Penimiyus of Shabbos
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Each Shabbos during world history is different. No two Shabbasos are the same. As you get ready for Shabbos, listen to each, once in a lifetime opportunity ,that you should anticipate, that will get you into the perfect frame of mind for this coming Shabbos.
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ShirHaLev was created to help Jews learn songs and therefore help increase their enjoyment of Shabbos, holidays and many other occasions. To submit songs, email them to [email protected]
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A daily, five-minute shiur on Hilchos Shabbos to strengthen our Shemiras Shabbos as a Shemira for Acheinu Kol Bais Yisrael.
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Elevate your Shabbos experience by discovering new layers of understanding of the unique holiness and splendor of Shabbos!
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Join Rabbi Wohlgeleernter and his son Ahron as they get ready for their Shabbos table each week. Their discussion span a range of conversations about Jewish life and how to do it the best!
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Tzirel Liba invites you to activate your inner royalty through the power of living with a daily Shabbos Awareness. Access the boundless blessings of this day with her exuberance, creativity and original music!
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One of the most famous seforim is Nesivos Shalom. For about two years we had a small chabura that met every Friday morning (early) to learn the Rebbe's teachings about "Shabbos" in Nesivos Shalom chelek bais - The Slonimer Rebbe's Torahs about Shabbos have the ability to take one to a different world in appreciating and tasting the Holy Shabbos. If you have any questions or comments please email [email protected] Check out the other chaburas Nesivos Shalom Working on Middos Likutei Moh ...
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Mordy's Shtiebel is a flourishing Kehillah in Jackson New Jersey with R' Binyomin Weinrib as their Rov. R’ Binyomin Weinrib is the Rov of Mordy’s Shtiebel in Lakewood NJ and Khal Tefila L’Dovid in Toms River NJ. He currently gives weekly Shuirim in Tanya, Sfas Emes and Likutei Moharan. R’ Weinrib teaches pnimiyus and halacha in an extremely practical way to implement very easily.
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Study the Sefer "B'yam Darkecha, to discover the beauty of Shabbos through the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern. This comprehensive class will shed light on how to appreciate the true gift of Shabbos as seen in the light of Chassidus. You can e-mail Rabbi Michalowicz with questions or comments at [email protected]
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Why does the Torah highlight the prohibition of fire—but not of smell—on Shabbos? And why does a fragrance have the power to shift the atmosphere of a home? We’re used to thinking of smells as trivial—nice, maybe—but not spiritual. But Chazal, the Zohar, and even the Ketores say otherwise. Rabbi Klapper takes us deep into the quiet power of reach t…
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Can eating be a spiritual act? Can a piece of challah or kugel bring you closer to Hashem? We know that korbanos in the Beis HaMikdash were holy—but what if your Shabbos table could be just as powerful? Rabbi Klapper guides us through the hidden kedusha of food on Shabbos. Drawing powerful parallels between the eating of korbanos by the Kohanim and…
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Can a table bring you closer to Hashem? Can a candle bring you atonement? If the Beis HaMikdash was all about sacrifices, what do Shabbos candles and challah have to do with it? And why does simply saying “Vayechulu” on Friday night carry the power of a korban? This episode reveals how Shabbos mirrors the Beis HaMikdash in astonishing ways. The men…
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Tisha B’Av is the darkest day of the year, filled with mourning and loss. Shabbos is the holiest day, filled with joy and connection. But what happens when Tisha B’Av falls on Shabbos? Why do we treat it like any other Shabbos—full of food, song, and celebration? Is this just a technicality, or is something much deeper happening? Rabbi Klapper reve…
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If we long for the Beis HaMikdash, where Hashem’s presence was felt so powerfully, what do we have now? Is Shabbos just a taste of what was lost, or is it something even more powerful? Shabbos isn’t just a memorial of the Mikdash—it is a Mikdash in time. Just as the Beis HaMikdash was the place where the Shechina rested, Shabbos is the time where t…
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If the Beis HaMikdash was the channel for all bracha in the world, what do we have now that it’s gone? How can we still experience that connection to Hashem’s presence without a physical Mikdash? Shabbos is our living Beis HaMikdash. Just as the Beis HaMikdash was the place where Hashem’s Shechina rested, Shabbos is the time where that presence is …
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If Shabbos is an ois (a sign) and Tefillin is also an ois, why don’t we wear Tefillin on Shabbos? Isn’t more holiness better? But there’s a deeper truth: Shabbos itself is a living Tefillin. Just as Tefillin ties Hashem’s name to our head and heart, Shabbos binds us directly to Hashem’s presence without needing physical reminders. In this episode, …
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Rest isn’t just about taking a break. If it were, then any lazy afternoon could be called Menucha. But Shabbos Menucha is different—it’s a complete disconnection from the world’s chaos, a retreat into the shade of Hashem’s presence. Why does true Menucha mean letting go completely? And what does it look like to trust Hashem so fully that even your …
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When things are calm, emunah is easy. But what happens when the world around you shakes? Can you still say “Ein Od Milvado” with confidence? And how do you find peace when everything seems uncertain? This episode explores the essence of emunah on Shabbos—Menuchas Emes U’Muna, a rest rooted in unshakeable trust. Rabbi Klapper reveals how Shabbos is …
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How the Avos Experience Shabbos Avraham rejoices, Yitzchak sings, and Yaakov rests. But what does that mean? Why do we mention the Avos in Mincha of Shabbos, each with a different reaction? And what do their middos teach us about the deeper essence of the day? Avraham, the embodiment of chesed, sees Shabbos as a flood of divine generosity—Mekor HaB…
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Where Does Salvation Really Come From? When we’re in tzarah, where do we turn? Do we rely on political leaders, financial security, or sheer strategy? If Hashem controls everything, why does hishtadlus seem so necessary? And if nature is just an illusion, what does that mean for the way we face challenges? Shabbos reveals the ultimate yeshuah—the r…
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Does Hashem Pay Your Bills? Shabbos is Hashem’s day, but does that mean He covers the cost? Chazal tell us “הלווני ואני פורע”—spend for Shabbos, and Hashem will pay you back. But how far does this go? Should we go into debt for a lavish seudah? Does this mean we can indulge in anything as long as it’s LeKavod Shabbos? This episode uncovers the deep…
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What Makes Us One Nation? What truly unites Klal Yisrael? Is it shared history, customs, or culture? If so, why do so many other nations with common roots fall apart while Klal Yisrael remains one people—through exile, persecution, and time? We explore the deep achdus of Klal Yisrael—an achdus that is revealed most powerfully on Shabbos. Just as Sh…
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What Does It Mean to Truly Rest? If Hashem "rested" on Shabbos, why does Chazal say He’s been mezaveg zivugim—making matches—ever since? And if Shabbos is a day of rest, why does it demand chiddush, new insights in Torah? Is Menucha just stopping work, or is it something much deeper? This episode, reveals how true Menucha isn’t about inactivity—it’…
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Are You Resting or Just Killing Time? Is Shabbos just a day off, a break from work? Or is there something deeper we often miss? If Menucha means rest, why does Chazal say Shabbos was given for learning Torah—something that takes effort? And if we’re meant to rest, why was an entire city destroyed just for playing ball on Shabbos? In this episode, R…
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What Really Recharges You? We talk about "recharging our batteries" all the time—but what does that really mean? Is it just getting more sleep, taking a break, or disconnecting from work? If so, why does Shabbos Menucha feel different than any other kind of rest? Shabbos isn’t just a day off—it’s a return to our true power source. Rabbi Klapper unp…
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Are You Really Resting on Shabbos? When we think of Menucha, we imagine a nap, a break from work, or finally slowing down. But is that what Shabbos rest really means? If so, why does the tefillah of Atah Echad speak of Menucha as something deeper—Menuchas Ahava, Menuchas Emes Ve’emuna? This episode challenges everything we assume about Menucha. Tru…
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We don’t welcome Pesach. We don’t welcome Tefillin. So why do we welcome Shabbos? Why do we sing to it, escort it, and refer to it as a guest? What makes Shabbos so fundamentally different from any other mitzvah? Shabbos isn’t just a mitzvah—it’s an encounter with the Shechina. Rabbi Klapper unpacks the depth behind Kabbalas Shabbos, showing how it…
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The Secret to a True Shabbos If Shabbos is a time of unparalleled Kedusha, why do so many people feel disconnected when it finally arrives? You’ve set the table, the candles are ready, the food is prepared—but is that enough? The answer lies not just in what we do before Shabbos, but in how we prepare ourselves to truly receive it. In this episode,…
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Why does the Torah emphasize preparing for Shabbos when Shabbos itself is a gift? In this episode, Rabbi Klapper uncovers the profound significance of Erev Shabbos preparations, teaching us how the effort we invest before Shabbos shapes our connection to its Kedusha. Drawing from classic Torah sources, we’ll explore the deeper meaning behind “Mi sh…
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COMING SOON: The battle for your eyes is real. The power to choose is yours. https://realjudaism.org/ShemirasEinayim Shemiras Einayim with Rabbi Ari Klapper returns for Series 2 – diving deeper than ever into the raw challenges of guarding your eyes in today's digital age. No apologetics. No judgment. Just honest, practical wisdom for real-life str…
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If Shabbos is a gift from Hashem, do we really need to do anything—or should we just sit back and receive it? Shabbos is unlike any other day. While Yom Tov’s holiness comes from our mitzvos—our ability to bring down kedusha through action—Shabbos is entirely different. The kedusha of Shabbos comes directly from Hashem. It exists whether or not we …
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What if holiness wasn’t something you had to create—but something that simply arrived, overwhelming everything in its path? Every Yom Tov, every kedusha we experience throughout the year, is something we bring into the world through our actions. Eating matzah on Pesach, sitting in a sukkah, hearing the shofar—each mitzvah brings down the kedusha of…
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How do you make a meaningful request to someone you barely know? Shabbos is a time when Hashem invites us into His home—a day to strengthen our connection with the Creator. Yet, instead of asking for our personal needs during Shabbos Tefillos, we focus on praising Hashem and recognizing His greatness. Why is that? Rabbi Klapper shares a fascinating…
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Why don’t we ask for personal needs in the Shabbos Tefillos—when it’s the most powerful day to change our fate? Tefillah is rooted in the belief that Hashem can change the unchangeable. Yet, on Shabbos, when we stand at the pinnacle of divine connection, we don’t make requests for health, parnassah, or personal salvation. Why is that? Rabbi Klapper…
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