This class includes numerous short ideas on Chanuka woven into one. This class was given at Hadar HaTorah

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 and miracle of Chanuka is the story of Yidden’s Mesiras Nefesh, sacrificing even their Ruchniyus. This created the incredible miracle.

A discussion on the basic wish of the Ba’al Shem Tov: that we live by our Neshama rather than our mind.

End of HaYom Yom. Some thoughts on the Hayom Yom. Meaning Tzadik doing Teshuva.

Siyum of Tanya and Sicha (19 Kislev 5730) about Shabbos

This Farbrengen was given to Neshei ChaBaD in Morristown. Part One. The Ba’al Shem Tov had the essence of Chassidus, what is called ‘the precious stone at the center of the kings crown’. This is the Godly energy that helps access and prioritize the Neshama. From the Neshama comes 1) Joy, 2) Clarity, 3) Love…

Getting the light requires a pure vessel. The four principles of Chassidus 1) waking us from a faint, 2) being extra frum, 3) Refining character, 4) intellectually understanding Godliness. and what they represent, in Chassidus calling to us or us reaching to Chassidus.

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