About us
Back to Basics was created by a small group of people who care deeply about the Rebbe's Sichos and their power to change how we live.
Just as much, they wanted to bring the Sichos to the younger generation in a way that is appealing, exciting and relevant.
Our story
2011
At Yeshivah College in Melbourne, Australia, the Shluchim wanted students to learn Sichos in chavrusa after a full school day. Many students lacked the skills, so they built a system to get through the original Yiddish: translated words, explanations and background.
The years after
The program quickly became the most popular hour of the week. Other Melbourne schools and many adults joined, and soon dozens of schools and Chabad Houses around the world received the booklet every week.
Today
Seeing the response, the team turned the booklet into a professional curriculum for every Chabad school: five workbooks, Bereishis through Devarim, with Teacher's Guides for the classroom.
“I went from not being able to open a Yiddish sicha at all to understanding 50% of the sentences by myself, within a few weeks.”
Student
“We appreciate always getting your emails. It's so well done and amazing for people to learn.”
Shmuel Tiechtel
“I love teaching my students from these amazing Seforim!”
Teacher
FAQ
Yes. Back to Basics is a Sicha workbook, not a Yiddish workbook. The goal is for students to understand the Sichos and identify with them; the Yiddish skills are there so they can learn on their own later. Each element is color coded, so every teacher can choose which parts to emphasize.
Of course. The workbooks are open to anyone, and many individuals have used them to learn Sichos on their own.
They were written for Chabad high schools (ages 14-18). The style, questions and classroom exercises are geared to that age. They have also worked very well with younger grades and with adults.
Not yet. Once the workbook series is complete, we plan to adapt the content into a book for your shelf, shul or office.
The new workbooks add new learning elements, professional writing and a completely new design. Watch the virtual tour to see everything inside.
Yes. download a free sample of a workbook and a Teacher's Guide.
Yes. Email info@b2bsichos.com and we'll help you put an order together. See also Back to Basics for schools.