Look behind the scenes of the Pesach drama in this series. This first class ends by taking on the oft asked question, “Why don’t we see open miracles any more?”. This series is accessible to everyone.

Birchas Hachama – Once every 28 years the sun arrives at the exact location where it was created, at the moment it was created, and a special blessing is recited. This year (2009), that event occurs on Wednesday, April 8, Erev Pesach. Rabbi Paltiel gives an introduction to the idea of Birchas Hachama in a…

An overview of some ideas and quotes that are basic to the Rebbe’s teachings.

(this is a Ma’amar (one of two) said at the farbrengen for 11 Nissan; the Rebbe turned sixty years old that year). Class One. Tohu and Tikun, what is the reason for the difference? This Ma’amar explores this question all the way to the highest source, and explains that it has to do with how…

Shorter Version. Longer Version.

Thirty days before the Chag we need to be preparing and getting ready!

Bayom Ashtei Asar Yom 5731 PDF Bayom Ashtei Asar Yom 5731, Class One.This class includes Perek 1, 10, 11, 12, 13 of the Ma’amar.The questions are raised (in the beginning) and resolved (in the end). Which comes first, Yidden’s choosing Hashem? or Hashem’s choosing Yidden? and the answer… His choosing Yidden allows Yidden to choose…

A gift to the Rebbe, by understanding the gift OF the Rebbe.

Stories and thoughts about the Rebbe, leadership and sacrifice. The audio quality isn’t that good, we’re sorry.

The word זה can only really refer to Hashem Himself, because in everything He is the true substance of it. However, the word זה is also used for G-Dliness because of its דביקות, attachedness to Him. To be sure קליפה is also called (occasionally) זה לעומת זה, because it only exists to challenge Yidden to…