Classes

Likutei Sichos vol. 03 page 843 ff.

The entire Chumash Shmos means names because it explains how we go into Galus and how we survive and thrive.

Discussion

Leadership. Moshe meets Hashem at the burning bush where the Yidden are discussed. He is encouraged to become the leader but never forced. He argues for a week before acquiescing.

Discussion

Moshe leaves Egypt, Ethiopia, Yisro and his role. Bila’am, Iyov, Yisro.

Class One.

The three names of Pesach represent the single essence of Pesach: the birth of the Jewish nation. This is an essence with three steps. These three steps are represented by the three names of Pesach and in the order that they appeared 1) Matzos (Torah SheBiksav) 2) Chairus (Siddur), Pesach (Chazal). Page 71-2.

Class Two.

Every relationship needs to have three steps or stages in order to be effective and sustainable. However, all the three steps, follow the introduction to the relationship which is the creating of the bond. Love, a joke etc. This attraction is not the terms of the relationship but the basis for it. Afterwards in the…

Class Three.

The birth of the Jews requires the similar three steps: 1) Bittul but not to break them, 2) Renewal in the new identity, 3) Leaping to infinite levels, (with joy) because Judaism really is an infinity. The idea of not breaking is explained with the comment made by the Tzemach Tzedek on the story of…

Class One.

Introduction: What is a Rebbe? Like Moshe Rabbeinu- he takes the same Torah and shows where it’s new emphasis lies today and makes it current and alive.