Classes

Atem Nitzavim 5747.

Commentary on this Maamar in Likutei Torah. [klal vs. Pshitus].

Sos Asis BaHavaya 5746.

The Possuk Sos Asis puts the simcha of Sukkos before the Yirah of the Yamim Noraim, though it comes later chronologically, because the point of it all is the Simcah (revelation). Rosh Hashana is renewal and on sukkos it is revealed.

Atem Nitzuvim 5745.

Atem Nitzuvim means we are being helped to stand. The Koach comes simply from reading the Torah. However, we must also work to remember the covenant, through Malchiyos (Kabbalas Ol), Zichronos (remembering the Bris) and Shofros (action and Ta’anug).

Atem Nitzavim 5744.

Rosh Hashanah we go from the ‘prat’ (detail) to the ‘Klal’ (unity). Afterwards from the Klal, (the general) back to the details (Torah and Mitzvos) and when Moshiach comes we’ll go finally from the ‘prat’ (details) to the (ultimate) ‘klal’ (general inclusiveness).

שוש אשיש בהוי’ תשמ”ג

Three pesukim from the haftorah of the last shabbos of the year encompass all of time: שוש אשיש בהוי’ תגל נפשי באלוקי represents the Hidden Joy of Rosh Hashana and the revealed Joy of Sukkos. The Ma’amar explores why the Joy of Rosh Hashana is happy in spite of the awe- because we are crowning…

שוש אשיש ה’תשמ”ב.

All aspects of this Possuk are explained. Both joys are connected to Rosh Hashana. The basis for the discussion is the idea that on Rosh Hashana we bring something truly new down into the world.

אתם נצבים ה’תשמ”ב.

Teshuva and Achdus, various levels higher and higher.

אתם נצבים ה’תשמ”א.

Class One. There are three levels and ideas in אתם נצבים. 1) התחלקות 2) התכללות 3) התאחדות Class Two. The three levels of אחדות ישראל are linked to: 1) the three names of Yidden: יעקב, ישראל, ישרון. 2) The three blessings of Rosh Hashana Davening: מלכיות, זכרונות, שופרות. 3) The interpretations of אתם נצבים discussed…

Es HaVaya HeEmarta Hayom… 5746.

This Ma’amar was recited Erev Rosh Hashana. He’emarta and He’emircha. Three translations in the same word are three steps in the same effect: 1) create delight and pleasure from Yidden, 2) Create garment of (infinite) light, 3) Speak (which represents finite light). These three ideas are stages in Hashemem becoming and being revealed (down here)…

Hayom haze… He’emarta… He’emircha 5746.

The Maamar of Tavo also has to do with HaYom (holy Z’man, Rosh Hashana) not only Eretz Yisroel (Makom) as is obvious from the beginning of our Parsha. Special time has special effects as does special space. The joining of the two together is even more special.