Third Sicha. Lavan’s kissing the children, addresses the idea that we, as children of Hashem, are loved unconditionally and not reciprocally.

A letter for 20 Marcheshvan 5712, the Rebbe published the Maamar Smuchim La’ad 5680 with this Letter. In it he addresses the idea of a person’s years continuing after the Histalkus. (Question: does this apply to everyone or only a Tzadik or Nassi?).

11 MarCheshvan the RaZa’s Yahrtzeit. His humility.

Sicha 14 Elul in connection with Wedding anniversaries of Rebbe RaShaB (11 elul), and the Frierdike Rebbe (13 Elul). Short story about Rebbe RaYatz’s and Rebbe RaShaB’s wedding.

Introduction to farbrengen of Chai Elul 5711. The Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe’s birthdays.

The unique approach to leadership in Chassidus: Go to the people and don’t wait for them to come to you. Ahavas Yisroel is the cornerstone of this new movement.

This traveling which reflects the ahavas Yisroel center of Yiddishkeit, brings them in touch with such Jews who wouldn’t know that they even needed help altogether.

Panim and Makif at a Chupa. The Kalla’s Makif, The Chosson’s Makif, and Hashem’s Makif. [How this is found in Elul]. Page 293-4.

The pnimi and makif in marriage are reflected in the ELUL idea of Melech Basade’ and the Avoda it inspires. Hefker (surrender) like in a marriage. Higher than Yechida Page 294-6.

End of Sicha. 1) Neshama’s higher than Yechida level connects to Melech Basade. 2) Explanation of what is higher than Yechida. 3) Memutza HaMichaber.