Classes

אתם נצבים ה’תשמ”א.

Class One. There are three levels and ideas in אתם נצבים. 1) התחלקות 2) התכללות 3) התאחדות Class Two. The three levels of אחדות ישראל are linked to: 1) the three names of Yidden: יעקב, ישראל, ישרון. 2) The three blessings of Rosh Hashana Davening: מלכיות, זכרונות, שופרות. 3) The interpretations of אתם נצבים discussed…

The Baal Shem Tov. His life and legacy. (5772/2011) 19 classes

This is a new series that will IY”H review all of the details known about the Rabbeiim. Given at Chovevei Torah. Lecture One. Neshama of the Baal Shem Tov, Eliyahu Hanavi tests his father, birth and early years. His father’s will and death. The lonely years, He meets and joins up with the hidden Tzadikim….

Stories

Some Stories about the wedding and the founding of the Yeshiva.

Likutei Sichos vol. 24 page 107 ff.

In Nigla, it seems so unnecessary to have, let alone add additional cities of refuge. This Sicha offers different reasons for these new cities, until the Rebbe gives us his word: 1) They will serve for those who murder before Moshiach came because, 2) The murder-ed’s relatives have a Mitzvah to avenge his blood for…

Complete Sichos in one class.

The idea that in the very beginning there is the end shows itself in the idea that ‘the blowing for practice’ on the first day of Rosh Chodesh Elul is connected to Yom Kippur!

INTRODUCTION to ELUL.

INTRODUCTION to ELUL 5767/ 2007 THE CHASSIDIC APPROACH (TO TESHUVA)- DON’T BE AFRAID OF HIM (HE’S YOUR FATHER). DO IT OUT OF LOVE (5767/ 2006). Rosh Chodesh Elul 5771 (2011) ELUL IS COMING, THE TIME OF MERCY AND… T’SHUVA. (5773/ 2013). Rosh Chodesh Elul 5774 (2014). INTRODUCTION to ELUL 5780/ 2020. Rosh Chodesh Elul 5780.Today…

5 abbreviations for ELUL.

A short thought on the five abbreviations for Elul (5767/ 2006) Longer version Class One: The Rebbe’s letter on the subject (Part One) (5779/ 2018) Longer version Class Two: The Rebbe’s letter on the subject (Part Two) the Teshuva of Teshuva. (5779/ 2018)

The King in the Subway (5771).

The King in the subway. Version One (5771/ 2011): A new insight into how the Rebbe develops the Alter Rebbe’s Mashal (in Likutei Torah) on the King in the field. The Alter Rebbe’s field is a place for ordinary but perfect Jews, the Rebbe’s field is the place where we all will and do meet…

Sukkos (5778/2017)

Joy and unity in five parts: Delivered at Chabad of the Pallisades. Part One. Holy Time: when the time creates the event rather than the event creating the time. Part Two. The unity of the Lulav: there are different types of Jews, but we all, need each other. Part Three. Bracha. Part Four. The unity…