We’re excited to share that Rabbi Levi Shmotkin will be discussing Letters for Life, the book that the Rebbe's Private Counsel series is based on, and also answering some of your questions in a live Question and Answer session right here on Chabad.org. G‑d-willing, it will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern / 4 p.m. Pacific time, Tuesday, Av 18 / August 12.

Do you have a question for Rabbi Shmotkin that you’d like him to answer during the session? Advanced questions can be left as comments below. During the session, use the chat option (above).

“Being proudly Jewish is dangerous right now.”

I’m a Jew and I’m proud and I’ll sing it out loud!

“Your job is your worth.”

Actually, your soul is.

“If I can’t do all the mitzvot perfectly, why even bother?”

Every mitzvah is profound and a unique chance to connect to Hashem.

“I’m a bad Jew”

While you may not be perfect, every person is holy and special.

“I can’t read Hebrew, so my prayers don’t matter.”

G‑d understands all languages.

“Only Jews with black hats and long beards are the real deal.”

While we’re big fans of black hats and beards (or sheitels and long dresses), every Jew is as Jewish as Moses himself.

What’s propaganda that you’re not falling for? Comment below.

During this time of year, as we mourn the destruction of the two Holy Temples in Jerusalem, it is customary to study the laws governing these sacred structures, doing our part to work toward the building of the Third Holy Temple.

• We at Chabad.org have a beautiful section of our site devoted to this.
• We’re also currently launching a course on the topic, for those who prefer a curated experience.

And this year we have a special treat. You see, thousands of people study Rambam on the annual cycle, learning three chapters every day. And it just so happens that they’ll be starting the Laws of the Holy Temple on Friday, learning them all the way until next week.

Looking for an on-ramp onto the three-chapters-a-day track? Or perhaps you’re looking for an organized way to learn about the Holy Temple as per the Rebbe’s call? Whatever speaks to you, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for.

And, of course, we have classes, summaries, quizzes, translations and more, to provide you with an unparalleled learning experience.

Ready?

Let’s go!

All eyes are on Texas. The devastating flood at the Guadalupe River had already claimed the lives of at least 83 including dozens of children, with many still missing. This is one of the worst natural disasters in the US in recent history: the level of loss and destruction is unfathomable.

We all pray for Texas: for the families who lost their loved ones, for the brave first responders who are on the rescue mission, for those who are still unaccounted for.

Let’s flood the world with kindness and mitzvot for Texas.