These two classes take a deep dive into the idea of the power of “teshuva” which is often translated as repentence but really means *return*.  The level of these classes is intermediate but they are very accessible. These classes function as an entry to working on a personal approach to starting the “teshuva” journey.Class One:In the first…

Class Four, Sicha on Elul and Teshuva and Parshas Re’ei 5720Text: Toras Menachem, Volume 28, p.289-290This class addresses the experience of “seeing” a revelation of bracha (blessing) and klala (correction) in the process of teshuva.According to Chassidus, one of the highest levels of certainty is seeing – “seeing is believing”.  Physical and spiritual sight are…

CLASS THREE:  In the third class, Rabbi Paltiel covers the connection between Parshas Re’eh and Elul.  Re’ei means to see and in context it means to see G-dliness which is normally not seen. Our ability “to see” and not only believe has to do with the אחרונים ברצון, the will from inside, from the Neshama.“When…

12 Tamuz 5720, Sicha 3 Class One.Toras menachem vol 28 page 193-5.The story of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s 15th birthday, the עקידה and כריתות ברית for עסקנות ציבורית: this way and no other way. 12 Tamuz 5720, Sicha 3 Class Two.Toras menachem vol 28 page 195-6.The lesson of the story and the fact that it was…

Shlach 5720 Class One (Page 162-3).Camp is Yeshiva in camouflage. Brachos.Graduates from Boston Achei Temimim. Shlach 5720 Class Two (Page 163-4).חמרא אפילו בתקופת תמוז קרירא לי’ה the lessom that to some things (Gashmiyus) we must be “cold”.The idea of Tzitzis and Yirah. Sivan 5720 Class Three (Page 165).Graduating girls, going to camp and being counselors,…

YECHIDUS WITH STUDENTS OF HILEL 8 ADAR 5720 CLASSES, Class One.The introduction, 200 years since the Ba’al Shem Tov, the possibility to be closer to what Chassidus is. The Ba’al Shem Tov came after גזירות ת”ח ות”ט (Bogdan Chmelinicki) and we are after Hitler, there is a similarity between the two, and it has to…

Sicha One, Class One.Page 273-5.Yahrtzeit, the entire life has an Aliya, especially by a new Neshama. Sicha One, Class Two.Page 275-6.The Chassidic Yetzias Mitzrayim doesn’t destroy, it uplifts even the “Ra”.Ba’al ShemTov’s teaching on Azov Ta’azov Imo.What Chabad adds (even 3 severe Klipos need to be redeemed). Sicha One, Class Three. Page 276-8.Transforming evil to…

Chanuka Gelt 5720, Bochurim.Toras Menachem vol 27 page 253-6.The Chanuka candles are not allowed to be enjoyed, because they exist only for themselves. The lesson: learning Torah for no reason other than to learn.

Chayey Sara 5720, Toras Menachem vol. 27 page 146 ff. Class One: (Page 146) The Brachos of Sara were the signs of her righteousness and they returned when Rivkah moved in. 1) The cloud on the tent 2) The dough had blessing 3) The candles burned all week Class Two: This class has an introduction…

4 Marcheshvan 5720, Dor Haflaga Lesson Class One: You survive a holocaust, rebuild correctly and not selfishly. The lesson from this for Chinuch. Class Two: The cities and towers must be of Torah and they are forever and you “even” get fame as a secondary reward.