Mitzvas Shoresh Mitzvas HaTefilla, Perek 5, Class 13.We learned Perek 5 inside and suggested that here the Tzemach Tzedek does indicate שם הפעולה and not only שם הנפעל.Then a discussion developed where the basic ideas of these Perakim was revisited (it is really worthwhile.)

Class One. Olom, Shana, Nefesh. This design is meant to create a relationship with Hashem which connects and at the same time keeps us apart so as not to destroy us. 1) In the Neshama and Guf 2) Koach HaAtzmus and Gashmiyus 3) In Ahavas Hashem and Kiyum HaMitzvos practically.   Class Two. Creation which…

Class One. This class begins with the three opinions whether ספירת העומר nowadays is מדאורייתא or מדרבנן. The רבינו ירוחם distinguishes between the count of days which he considers Biblical and the count of weeks which he considers Rabbinic. The class explores how this could be by explaining that ספירת העומר is about the בירור…

The process of creation is About Gevuros, but then the Gevuros must be sweetened to reveal Hashem’s Melucha in the world. This is the difference between 25 Elul and Rosh Hashana. Every year Hashem resigns and His kingship is renewed not from words alone, but from words accompanied by deeds (of Shofar). Tekiya (powerful) Shvurim…

Mitzvas Shoresh Mitzvas HaTefilla, Perek 6, Class 14.Inside Perek 6, the change is only inasmuch as the Ohr goes into Keli, and even then, it is only to us. However, it affects how we call HIM.To Him, even as the Ohr that enters the Keli is Poshut. Mitzvas Shoresh Mitzvas HaTefilla, Perek 6, Class 15.Sorry…

Class One. Vehu Omeid Aleihem, In this Maamar Tohu and Tikun (both) are only Giluyim. Atzmus is Adam (Z”A) . Explanation.   Class Two. The ideas of Birurim and achilas Adam is like: 1) Eating Shabbos vs. the weekdays, 2) Tzadikim vs. Beinonim etc., 3) Neshamos and Malachim. On this basis he explains VeHu (Avrohom,…

11. אלפים שנה קדמה תורה לברייתו של עולם ה’תשי”א The idea of time before creation is analyzed here: A. Need for clocks, B. Idea of change, C. Time itself is (in essence) a creation. Before time the idea of time means level, and in this case: the worlds begin with Midos. The two Mochin are…

Mitzvas Shoresh Mitzvas HaTefilla, Perek 7, Class 16.Inside.3 Midrashim 1) אליו ולא למדותיו and 2) הדבק במדותיו and 3) יודעים לכוין בשםHe is above a name, but the Name isn’t the Sefira as He goes into the Middos, and we are calling (הדבק and מכונים בשם) Him through the מדות and this is אליו ולא…

והתהלכתי בתוככם ה’תשי”א This מאמר is built around three ideas: Idea One: Movement from the bottom (climbing) upwards. This requires many prerequisites, knowing how to travel, being very strong, and having the right clothes. All this is paralleled in Avoda. Idea Two: Movement from the top down. That means one knows (and sees) automatically how…

Class One. Introduction to all the classes of באתי לגני for this year. The Ma’amar from 5683. The Ma’amar for Yahrtzeit of mother and grandmother becomes מאמר הילולא as a result of the הסתלכות. So many lessons, beginning with making this world a home for Him על ידי אתכפיא ואתהפכא. 1) קרבנות 2) שטות 3)…