On this date in 5738 (1978), the Rebbe reintroduced the age old custom of “Divrei Kivushin”, suggesting that words of relevant mussar be spoken in an appropriate way to the community. The Rebbe did so himself and would continue doing so for years to come. 10 Teves is still in the initial stages of Golus…

Slichos for Asarah BiTeves. inside. The order of all the Slichos are the same, only certainly certain paragraphs are different. We learned some of those.

1) Fasts: A. fasts are עתי רצון. B. Fasts are days of תשובה. C. Seeing tragedy and saying that it is coincidental and part of the pattern of nature is considered cruel, one must see in everything a Divine message. D. When Moshiach comes these days are transformed into Yom Tov as they were (and…

Can the spiritual idea of “Rebbe” (and the nature of the relationship between a Rebbe and Chassidim) be explained In Nigla (halachic) terms at all? Based on the Sicha of 2 NISSAN 5748, Likutei Sichos vol. 19 Shoftim P. 165 ff. and vol 23 Pinchas P. 190 ff. Part One. The Story. The question Melech…

A new insight on Chamisha BiTeves, the seeds the Rebbe planted are waiting for us to cultivate and there’s so much possibility.

An insight into the word ספר which is the שרש for many words including the word ספירות and its four insights: 1) מספר, Everything that is counted is limited, precise but has an absolute value לא בטל. 2) סיפור והגדה it reveals and tells the story of our purpose as Jews on this earth. 3)…

-ועבדי דוד ה’תשמ”ב -א This, the first of two Ma’amarim that are based on a Ma’amar of the same title from ה’תרצ”ט 1939 is not normally a Shavuos title and the Rebbe addresses this anomaly. The content of the Maamar deals with the same title deals with Yehuda and Dovid, Torah and Ma’aseh. which are…

וידבר אלוקים ה’תשמ”ב. This Ma’amar was taught as the third part in a series on Moshiach. In this class we explore Moshiach as a teacher of Torah. All revelation must follow Mitzrayim and concealment in order to reveal. Torah of Moshiach on the level of vision follows the darkness of Galus and the preparing for…

Mishkan’s earth is Bittul before Avoda, while the Beis HaMikdash being entirely of stone means that the Bittul permeates each aspect, still, the earth of Sota in the Beis HaMikdash is called “Karka HaMishkan” as there is an advantage to the Mishkan’s (lower) Bittul.