Class One. The Ben Chachom’s (wise son’s) two questions are 1) Why are we changing from the Avos and focusing pn stead on the physical and ritual part of each Mitzvah, what possible depth can they inspire. 2) [And] if, in fact, the shift has been made to the physical Mitzvos, then all should be…

The following two Maamarim (are both Muga) and were said (apparently) in conjunction with Acharon Shel Pesach 5746. And are both presented here. Viavdi Dovid 5746. Acharon Shel Pesach (Muga). Two opposing approaches to understanding Hashem’s purpose in creation: 1) Talmud: that is all about being close. It is the delight of Yiddishkeit. 2) Maase’:…

The sounds, flairs and sounds of the Shofar are Chesed, Gevura Tiferes. As Hashem gives them they are from the top down and we apply them from the bottom up. How the Shofar “that is narrow at one end and wide at the other end” can apply “from the top down”. The Torah of Shavuos…

Was it two crowns or three that were given at Har Sinai? A unique insight into this question.

Smoke- what’s it doing at Har Sinai? The world is filled with Fire and the world itself smolders.

Class One. This is the first of two classes on this classic Ma’amar, outlining the stages of the davening journey from submission and acceptance, to feeling, reason (of the animal and then divine Souls,) and total Bittul in the Amida. Class Two. The second class on this wonderful Ma’amar explains why Davening alone is not…

Outline. 1) Avoda. 2) Giluy. 3) After Matan Torah. 4) Mitzva. 5) Reshus

This was said on Shabbos Zachor. This is based on a Ma’amar of the Alter Rebbe, the reason and meaning of this practice is explained a little bit here, אורה in feminine means how we become the Mashpia, this is a true infinity. יקר which is usually not a sustainable light, becomes manageable because of…

Before Shavuos, Hashem begs us (Im Bichukosai- Lashon Tachanunim) to do Mitzvos wholly. This means in all three levels: Machshava- thought and spiritual connection [Bichukosai TaLaichu), Dibur- Learn and understand the detail of the halacha of Torah (ViEs Mitzvosai Tishmoru], Maase’- Action with Kabbalas Ol [VaAsisem Osom].