Class One. Vehu Omeid Aleihem, In this Maamar Tohu and Tikun (both) are only Giluyim. Atzmus is Adam (Z”A) . Explanation. Class Two. The ideas of Birurim and achilas Adam are like: 1) Eating on Shabbos vs. the weekdays, 2) Tzadikim vs. Beinonim etc., 3) Neshamos and Malachim. On this basis he explains VeHu (Avrohom,…

An overview of a ma’amar that presents the Chabad Chassidic interpretation of the story of Elisha and the widow of Ovadia ha Navi found in the Haftorah on Parshas Vayeira (II Melachim, Chapter 4). The origins of this famous maamar¹ are discussed and the content is summarized in a short inspiring shiur. Intermediate level but…

There is wisdom of the Torah amongst goyim but not the Torah itself. The Torah is the G-dliness beyond reason that translates the ideas into practice.

Mordechai’s influence effected the people in Shushan and the surrounding areas as well as all other walled cities since the time of Yehoshua. What does it tell us about Mordechai and walled cities (introduction). Page 22-4.

Mordechai’s influence on everyone as long as they are a Yehudi of whatever level, even of the Yid that represents the Nefesh Habahamis. Page 26-7.

1) Explanations of the idea that “Ata Avinu” emerges only in darkness: A. The idea that after the Tzimtzum the “Maor” [Source] is revealed, B. In the darkest Golus where the NARNA”CH is more concealed, the Yechida is closer to the surface [Example: Marronos vs. Chanania Mishael and Azaria]. 2) “So much” is holding onto…

Class One. The dichotomy of demands in the maamar Lo Sihye Mishakeila: A. to be altogether involved in ones personal spiritual growth (and “give birth” to emotions), B. While being so dedicated to others that there’s no time for stock taking and celebrating the successes. This seems much for the ordinary person. We have however,…

Class One. 10 Shvat 5712. After talking to the Bochurim about the organization ATA [Irgun Talmidei Hayeshivos], the Rebbe talks to women about the same concept. Introduction to the question of women and arvus (guarantor-ship for fellow Jews). Page 305-6. Class Two. The question of women and Arvus. There are different levels: A. A Mitzva…

Class One. Why the nusach LiTorah, Chupa and only then LiMaasim Tovim? Don’t people do good before they marry? Class Two. Yaakov is Torah that gives balance to (the otherwise) polar attributes of Chesed and Gevura. The foibles of what would be if we were strictly Chesed. Class Three. Gevura alone is also not good….

Class Two. The Mitteler Rebbe. Hashgacha Protis. Page 156-7. Class Three. The Baal Shem Tov’s view of Hasgacha Protis (as enhanced by the Frierdike Rebbe). 1) Every detail of DaTzaCh is BiHashgacha Protis, 2) Each touches the overall purpose of creation, 3) The details within the details (like who affects this particular effect a person…