1) Dira is beyond reason; it reveals the purpose for creation but isn’t really an explanation, 2) Tachtonim, the Frierdike Rebbe led down this path and we follow. Page 140.

Hashem desires for 1) Himself 2) a Home 3) In the lowest world. This is the only place this can happen because all three ideas depend on one another. Discussion on relationships and the question of a relationship with Him Himself. Page 140-1.

1) A home, where one lives “in all his essence”, 2) Only down here can we have a relationship with Him because we’re not trying. Bittul is a Keli for Atzmus. Page 141.

The Frierdike’ (previous) Rebbe’s life was a lifetime of constant Mesiras Nefesh in all three aspects: 1) Just for Him, 2) Complete Sacrifice, 3) Involvement in the most basic aspects of Yiddishkeit. Page 142

Continued discussion on the constantly changing yet entirely constant Mesiras Nefesh of the Frierdike’ Rebbe. Page 142.

The details (and story) of the Frierdike Rebbe’s diverse types of Mesiras Nefesh: 1) Russia, 2) Poland, 3) America. He adapted to each of these three worlds wholly and successfully because of his Mesiras nefesh. Page 142.

The first problem as the Rebbe sees it: There are no Rabbanim that can Paskin a Shaala. The need for Rabbanim who can actually Paskin responsibly! Page 144-5.

Conclusion. priorities and its rewards. The Russian Mesiras Nefesh is proof of the positive return for good priorities. Page 146-7.

Stories: 1) Raising children by emphasizing their natural sincerity and faith, 2) A bit on my father’s childhood.

The difference between before and after Mattan Torah. Mitzvos as people vs. Mitzvos as G-dly people. Page 75.