Classes

06. Vihaya Midai Chodesh 5744

Aliya LiRegel was really meant to be on Rosh Chodesh and Shabbos as well, but it was not commanded because there is a need ‘to see’ (not only be seen) in the Beis Hamikdash. the ability to see Godliness on Shabbos won’t happen until Moshiach comes, because Shabbos is ta’anug (delight) which is too subtle…

07. VaAni Hinai 5744

When Avrohom did a Bris, Goyim lost the idea that from them came great Neshamos. On the other hand, the idea of Gairus became possible. This is a Yerida Tzorech aliya for non-Jews!!!

31. על שלשה דברים העולם עומד ה’תש”מ (Hemshech 3).

Class One. This מאמר is the third in a המשך that discusses the (one, two, or three) crowns associated with the event of מתן תורה. The question of the number of crowns and who gives them to whom is resolved with the Gemara on the פסוק ברן יחד ככבי בקר ויריעו כל בני אלוקים. All…

08. ViAvrohom Zakain 5744

This Ma’amar is based entirely on the beginning and end of the same Ma’amar from 100 years before: 5644. What is added with words VaHashem Barach Es Avrohom Bakol over the first half of the Possuk. ViAvrohom Zakain deals with overcoming tests, and VaHashem Bairach…, means that there will be no more tests.

09. Machar Chodesh 5744

Class One. Introduction a perfect world versus and imperfect world even at the highest levels. The classic theme of Machar Chodesh is repeated here. Yonasan is blessed in so many ways but he knows that the truth is with Dovid and he surrenders to his Bittul, calls it out and enhances it. Class Two. Yonasan…

10. Pada BiShalom 5744

The standard Pada BiShalom (explaining the Possuk, not the Gemara) is repeated here. The level of peace follows the level of war. It begins (war) in little children who go towards peace as they age. this idea is explored in this class.

11. Ze Hayom Techilas Maasecha 5744

Class One. This class has an introduction that explains what will come in the second class. This maamar explains the letter from the Rebbe RaShaB that called Yud Tes Kislev Rosh Hashanah LaChassidus, and he wrote about this day ‘Ze Hayom…’ the inner Kavana of creation is revealed on this day and it has to do…

12. Pada BiShalom 5744

Shalom doesn’t mean that there is no opposition, but that there is merely an opposition that simply is not resisting, Shalom Rav means that the opposition is completely eliminated and transformed. This is the real insight into Pada BiShalom… Ki BiRabim…

13 Tanu Rabbanan Ner Chanuka 5744

A Ma’amar that juxtaposes Mezuza and Chanuka candles and wonders why we join them together at the door, Mezuza on the right and the Menora on the left. Mezuza is for the house though it protects you even when you leave it. This protection is on the level of Hashem Echad (you’re above the world…

14. Hu Aharon Umoshe 5744

Class One. The first half of this Ma’amar discusses the dual expression in the Possuk Aharon UMoshe and Moshe ViAharon. It is explained on four levels: 1) Each does a different task- Aharon does Yetzias Mitzrayim and Moshe the bittul of the Pharaoh, 2) Each needs the assistance of the other, but the primary player…