The system of unity (as explained here) is three steps: 1) division, 2) unification, 3) Oneness (where no parts exist at all, as all the parts are part of one complex purpose). In this מאמר this idea plays itself out in four things: 1) The harvest, 2) The Sukka, 3) The Four Minim Lulav etc,…

Sukkos is all about Achdus in various aspects: 1) The Four Minim are all naturally inclined towards divisiveness, but they are never the less unified; they become the basis for the Achdus of Lulav: joining together for the Mitzvah of Daled Minim. 2) The Sukka itself unifies (in theory) all the Jews in the world….

On Sukkos the Achdus of Sukka (simple) raises us up and the unity of the four kinds (complicated) creates a deeper unity still. All this is rooted in humility. This allows us to be worthy of very great blessings – “Like our Fathers”.

Moshe gathers the Jews and speaks first of Shabbos and then of the Mishkan; which is the opposite of how Hashem inspired him, where Shabbos was last. The Rebbe explains that these Pesukim are describing Hakhail; where the first step is Shabbos: Bittul followed by bringing Hashem into each aspect of life: The Bais HaMikdash.

Hakhail year. Part one. Introduction, story lesson and blessings. Part Two. Hakhail, a creation of the Rebbe straight from the times of the Bais HaMikdash. children Yiras Hashem, like Har Sinai. An entire year. Part Three. Sukkos provides the basis for two big ideas that we need always: joy and Unity. Joy and especially (the…

(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…

Talk (5770). Some history stories and insight. Talk (5771). Parnasa. It’s all about faith. Talk (5771). The joy of Sukkos in the Beis Hamikdash is the closest thing to how we serve Hashem in Golus. Teshuva- overcoming obstacles. What is Simchas Basi Hashoaiva (5775/2014). The Gemarah explains what was done with the water in the…

Hakhail year. Part one. Introduction, story lesson and blessings. Part Two. Hakhail, a creation of the Rebbe straight from the times of the Bais HaMikdash. children Yiras hashem, like Har sinai. An entire year. Part Three. Sukkos provides the basis for two big ideas that we need always: joy and Unity. Joy and especially (the…

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…