One of the most explored questions in Yiddishkeit (with scores of different answers)- why is Chanuka eight days and not seven. This question is resolved by the Rebbe in a most unique way.

The prayer said in Shmona esrei and bentching (in “Hodaa”) its meaning (in part) and where we recite it and why. This class is based on source material. Some of the thoughts however are (semi)original and each person will judge for himself. First Version. (5668). Second Version. (5669).

The story of Yehuda and Tamar is (according to many the source of the idea of reincarnation in Torah). A discussion on reincarnation. VAYEISHEV 2005 – GILGULIM CLASSES This class delves into the often misunderstood topic of gilgulim or reincarnation of souls. The sources drawn on include: Ramban, Rabbenu B’Chaye, Rikanti, R’Sadya Gaon. This class…

A Farbrengen built around a story of reb Hilel Partcher and reb Itcha Der Masmid.

Pada BiShalom 5739 (Muga) A Tes Kislev Ma’amar Class One: This class is on the Biur (heart) of the Ma’amar. First we review (orally) the levels of NaRaN (Hilabshus and struggle,) Chaya (Struggle but no direct meeting, meaning no Hislabshus,) and Yechida (No Hislabshus, no struggle as there is no opposition). Then inside, why even…

A class about the intent of the Alter Rebbe in making his nusach. It may be very holy and precise but it is for everyone.See below for another version of the same.

Lavan (on high) inspires correcting not only the spiritual Aisav, but the physical and actual Aisav as well. Lavan is also corrected on all levels. In this class we understand the Ma’amar to be saying that various levels of Lavan and Aisav are sequentially corrected from the top down: 1) לובן העליון נותן כח לברר…