Classes

Class 377.

The preceding of Naase’ to ViNishma are the two levels of Kabal Ol (of Eved and Ben shenaase Eved) our Ma’amar is about. Both the crowns needed the Malachim’s intervention to be brought down. Page 529-31, NEW SV p. 597-600.

Class 376.

Even when Atzmus is revealed there is still a need for Giluyim to affect that the revelation of Atzmus (itself) be revealed. The Yesh MeAyin process must come directly from Atzmus. However, there are two aspects to the manifesting of the Koach HaAtzmus: A. Ohr carries Koach HaAtzmus, and B. Malchus has in itself the…

Class 375.

The four levels of Ohr Ein Sof (Mimalei, Sovev, Etzem that comes into Abba, and Atzmus itself) are explained here in the context of relating to Hashem. When we attempt to understand it is not Him we’re understanding, and He cannot be accessed without being changed by our very effort to understand Him. And what…

Class 374.

Torah cont. The question is asked again: can one reach Atzmus Mamosh through Torah or only through Mitzvos. This class reviews all the Maamarim, that discussed Torah throughout the entire hemshech Samach Vov and reviewed the idea that even Torah (with Bittul) can reveal Atzmus mamosh. This is higher even than the idea of “Pnimyus…

Class 373.

Torah reaches Atzmus. This refers to the ta’anug that is the most like the essence. The Maamar (and the class) reviews the discussion of Ta’anug and Ratzon from earlier in Samach Vov and the question of which is higher. Ultimately Ta’anug is higher than the highest Ratzon, but on that level, the Ta’anug doesn’t qualify…

Class 372.

Torah: 1) To reveal the Ein Sof in this world we need Yetzias Mitzrayim first, 2) It is the very Essence of the Ein Sof that cannot be Tzimtzumed, 3) It manifests emphatically in physical things (like a seed), 4) It takes a Koach to bring it down. Page 622-3, NEW SV p. 688-90.

Class 371.

Introduction to the discussion on Pnimiyus and Chitzoniyus Haratzon, the differences and how this explains that Mitzvos are from Pnimiyus HaRatzon. The differences are [Pnimiyus HaRatzon….]: 1) It serves only itself and is not secondary to anything, 2) can never be brought into reason (credibly), 3) It can never become weaker, 4) The idea of…

Class 370.

Ratzon Atzmi, even according to the Rambam (who was a philosopher and follows the laws of logic strictly) means the will [of Hashem] that is the Essence and absolutely cannot be known. Page 620, new SV p. 685-6.

Class 369.

Supplement. This Shiur is on the end of the previous Maamar. This class goes back to the note at the end of the previous Maamar (Hikavtzu) (page 507, new sv p. 668-9) that addresses the fact that Neshamos are mushrash in Atzmus and therefore should have no possibility for Aliya. The Maamar explains that the…

Class 368.

Inside, conclusion. The Aliyos to Kodesh. until Atzmus. It’s because the Neshama is G-dliness from Keilim of Atzilus, Keser, and Lifnei HaTzimtzum that it is able to raise itself to the level of Ohr. Page 517-8. NEW SV p. 682.