This short Ma’amar explains Sukkos through the Possuk Basukos Tashvu… Kol HaEzrach… Yeshvu… 1) The Sukka gives us an Ohr Makif, 2) We sit and settle the Ohr Makif to be Pnimi, 3) We have Da’as which brings to Achdus, as represented by the Sukka and the four minim, 4) This reveals the highest level…

The ritual and the spirit behind it and what the Rebbe wanted.

Series on the ”King in the Field” CLASS 1. This is part of the greater ELUL- TISHREI series. We’ve included here only the ELUL matters. The Hebrew word for year “shana” means both repetition and change. This class focuses on the cycle of the Jewish year and the opportunities for personal growth it offers us….

The joy of Sukkos is separated from Simchas Torah by Shmini Atzeres. The difference between these two joys.

(from a Farbrengen on Sukkos 5774). Short Version. Ideas from Ushpizin: 1) We are meeting the Ushpizin when we walk into Hashem’s space (the Mitzva of Sukka), 2) It is the idea of ‘Panim Chadashos’ (like at Sheva Brachos) to keep the Simcha of Sukkos fresh for seven days, 3) It is a Shmira as…

1. Oim Ani Choma. Oim Ani Choma, Galus truly reveals why Yidden are Hashem’s people. 2. Ailu VaAilu Omrim Ashrei Mi …. Yashuv. The connection between Simchas Bais HaShoaiva and Teshuva. Ailu VaAilu Omrim Ashrei Mi SheLo Chata…Yashuv… 3. Halelu Es Hashem Kol Goyim. Halelu es Hashem Kol Goyim- Sukos is a holiday for non-Jews…

Series on the ”King in the Field” CLASS 8, Rosh Hashana Class 1. When The Prayer of One Has the Power of Ten “Search for Hashem when He is close. Call Him when He is near.” (a passuk [line] from Yeshiyahu [Isaiah]). The Gemara explains that this refers to the 10 days “between” Rosh Hashana and Yom…

on the occasion of his 40th Yahrtzeit 10 Sivan 5776 These are short comments made by Rabbi Paltiel about his beloved Zaydi on the day of his Levaya. In addition to honoring the memory of his grandfather, these stories provide insight into a different era of Jewish life in America, and his relationship with the…

In the process of studying Torah a person experiences Hashem’s light. However, we often have a hard time doing our part. This class addresses the challenge of becoming a real student. MP3

The Series now shifts to focus on how Chassidus can be practically applied in one’s life. Note: The beginning of this class refers to a discussion in the previous class in which Rabbi Paltiel returns to the core question, “What is Chassidus?”. The class referred to has not been posted because the content of the…