Class One. Sleep is an analogy for Galus. Everything is functioning but there is confusion, no limit, order, division. In this Ma’amar the Rebbe explains (the Frierdike Rebbe’s Ma’amar from 5700), in this way: When there is Shina (sleep) the kochos go back into the Etzem where they are on a higher level. It is…

Supplement, a Maamar from the Alter Rebbe about our Galus Edom (Aisav) lasting so long! Overt and covert enemies, Aisav as an outright evil is dealt with, while the devious Lavan took twenty years to subdue. In our Galus it is Aisav that is so devious and difficult to subdue.

The Ma’amar of Mesiras Nefesh explains how Purim could complete Mattan Torah and Children could accomplish more than spiritual giants. The lesson for us now (even in Russia and certainly) in the west is obvious.

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Amaleik exists even in Geula until we actually enter the promised land.

Amalaik, has four levels: 1) Separating the ‘face’ from the ‘rear’ of Avoda, 2) Coldness, 3) Doubt, 4) Da’as of Klipa. The answer to Amalaik is Zachor, remember from Chochma; against this Amalaik cannot compete.

Class One. Two types of war (that are Mitzvah) 1) to conquer, 2) to destroy. These are the wars of 1) the seven nations, 2) Amalaik. Class Two. The war with Amalaik is to destroy, as they are the essence of evil. The idea that everything must be for Hashem’s honor. How is destroying Amalaik…

‘The road’ from Egypt means our relationship with Hashem. Before we arrive at Mattan Torah the road leads us to confront the opposition, some is raised up- Yisro. Some is destroyed- Amalaik. Though Amalaik is our ‘brother’ and Yisro is only ‘our neighbor’.

Class One. Beginning and the end of the Ma’amar was discussed in this class. Amalaik can only get you after you leave Egypt (simple faith) and before you become rich (Pnimiyus HaMochin UMidos) when you enter the holy land.This is the meaning of Baderech (on the road) after you left Egypt (prior to the entry…

VeAtta Titzave involves Moshe and Aharon: Moshe brings Hashem to us, Torah, no time; Aharon brings us to Him, Tefilla, there is ‘night until day’ (time).