Shmini Azteres is connected to and separated from Sukkos.

Class One. Korbanos and Ketores both involve fire (light) and shade (darkness that is above light). But in Korbanos it is about the fire and the (visible heat and) light; and in Ketores it is about the shade and darkness. Korbanos: 1) bring close, 2) are a service of the mind, 3) reach -only- the…

Class One. This part of the Ma’amar deals with the meaning of בסוכות תשבו שבעת ימים. Taking something that is in and of itself temporary and making it permanent. It is true of סוכה and of all Mitzvos. It is -really- the prescription for דירה בתחתונים. Class Two. In this class the discussion is about…

This classic Rosh Chodesh Maamar is linked specifically to Rosh Chodesh Iyar, Parshas Kedoshim and Sefiras HaOmer. Hashamayim Kisi and its juxtaposition against Parshas Kedoshim. There seems to be contradiction here. The Haftorah discusses our work and the Parsha suggests that all is about Hashem. Is it about G-d or about man? The answer: it…

Class Five. Page 60-62, 63. About the Shluchim going to Eretz Yisroel (after the event of after Pesach) representing every one here. Class Six. Page 62-3. Shlichus has levels according to Niglah, but in Chassidus certainly the highest level is attained. Class Seven. Page 63-6. It’s about spreading Chassidus. The Sichos that follow are from…

Class One. Page 144-6. Preoccupation with material things is shameful. Class Two. Page 146-8. After the fact the extra money results in extra Tzedaka. The idea of Keren Hashana and its advantages.

Class Two. Page 233. Beginning of the Sicha: going where you are sent. Class Three. Page 233-4. When one is given a mission they must know that their material and spiritual success is there בחלק היפה. Not to do what you are told and later complain that there is no פרנסה is silly. In general…

Class One. Page 278-9. Proof from Niglah for learning Chassidus. Our Rabbeiim would show their Niglah so it would lead others to Chassidus. It is one Torah. Class Two. Page 279- 80. To explain to a Baal Niglah why he must learn Chassidus you must speak his language. He claims לדעת זה התינוק and why…

Class Six. Page 285-6. Introduction: the story of Reb Nachum (the Mitteler Rebbe’s son) and the Alter Rebbe and the new style [to wear a patch on his new outfit]. A new Klipa: Keeping up with the neighbors at great personal cost. Class Seven. Page 286-8. Keeping up with the neighbors continued. The story of…

The heaven is a chair means that it brings Godliness down and the earth is His footstool which means the raising of the world up. Both these ideas are found in the Torah (Torah SheBiksav and SheBaal Peh) and in the learners of the Torah (Yidden) and in the world.