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Warm, thoughtful, and rooted in Torah and Chassidus. Rabbi Yossi speaks to congregations, schools, civic gatherings, and conferences about faith, meaning, and community.
Send an inquiryWhat he speaks about
Drawn from the themes of his writing.
The Rebbe’s Vision
Leadership, love, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s legacy for a new generation.
Kabbalah for Everyday Life
Chassidic and mystical ideas, from the sefirot of the Omer to the Tanya, made practical.
The Jewish Year from the Inside
The holidays and the weekly Torah portion as a map for the inner life.
Israel & Moral Clarity
Speaking honestly about Israel and confronting antisemitism.
Torah in Books, Music & Art
What a novel, a song, or a painting can reveal about the soul.
Faith & Social Conscience
Civic life, human dignity, and showing up for one another.
Past appearances
Resilience: In Conversation with Omer Shem Tov
Moderated an onstage Q&A with former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov—who survived 505 days in captivity in Gaza—on faith, Modeh Ani, and waking up to everyday miracles at Higgins Middle School in Peabody on the eve of the third anniversary of October 7 (October 6, 2026).
Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K: Menorah Kindling & Blessings
Chanted the Chanukah blessings and kindled the menorah surrounded by runners and community members at Chabad of the North Shore’s annual Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K road race celebration in Swampscott (December 21, 2025).
North Shore Community Unity Gathering, Temple B’nai Abraham
Remarks on confronting antisemitism and inflammatory rhetoric against the Jewish people and the State of Israel at an emergency community and law-enforcement unity gathering at Temple B’nai Abraham in Beverly (January 7, 2025).
Malden City Hall Chanukah Menorah Lighting
Played guitar and led city officials and community members in singing ‘Hinei Ma Tov’ beside the menorah in the lobby of Malden City Hall at the city’s annual ‘Together We Bring Light’ Chanukah celebration (December 29, 2024).
Invocation, Swearing-In of Essex County DA Paul Tucker
Delivered the invocation at the inauguration of Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker, reflecting on what it means for an attorney to step forward on behalf of others and offering the Priestly Blessing (January 2023).
Gov. Charlie Baker & First Lady Lauren Baker: Chanukah Tribute
A special Chanukah video message from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and First Lady Lauren Baker honoring Rabbi Yossi Lipsker and Chabad of the North Shore (December 2022).
Dancing with Governor Charlie Baker at Chabad of the North Shore
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, a Swampscott neighbor, joins Rabbi Yossi and Layah Lipsker at Chabad of the North Shore to kindle the Chanukah menorah and dance a joyous Hora with community members in front of the sanctuary’s ornate wooden Aron Kodesh while a live Klezmer band plays (December 2018, Swampscott, MA).
Invocation, State of the State Address
Delivered the invocation at Governor Charlie Baker’s second State of the State address (January 2017).
1Mitzvah Jew Crew: Rebuilding Trip, New Orleans
A rebuilding trip to New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward with the 1Mitzvah Jew Crew (February 2017).
The Meaning of Rosh Hashanah: Interview with Crazy Russian Dad
Visited by creator ‘Crazy Russian Dad’ at Chabad of the North Shore for a warm, humorous conversation on the Jewish New Year, the shofar, and spiritual renewal (October 2016).
Ruderman Inclusion Summit
Presentation on the Ruderman Chabad Inclusion Initiative at the Ruderman Foundation Inclusion Summit (November 2015).
Chabad of the North Shore Run-a-Latke 5K
Remarks and shofar blast at the starting line of Chabad of the North Shore’s annual Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K race (December 2014).
Musical Havdalah on Motzaei Shabbat before Purim 5773
Sang and led a joyous musical Havdalah service in Swampscott, Massachusetts on Motzaei Shabbat leading into Purim 5773 (February 2013).
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