Class One. There are three levels and ideas in אתם נצבים. 1) התחלקות 2) התכללות 3) התאחדות Class Two. The three levels of אחדות ישראל are linked to: 1) the three names of Yidden: יעקב, ישראל, ישרון. 2) The three blessings of Rosh Hashana Davening: מלכיות, זכרונות, שופרות. 3) The interpretations of אתם נצבים discussed…

Zos Chukas HaTorah (Chukas Ma’amar) 5738, Class One.זאת חוקת התורה reflects no change (and not even a thought of change). The three levels of חקיקה (engraved, the Luchos) כתיבה (written, Torah SheBiKsav) and אמירה (Torah SheBa’alPeh).These three exist in Torah, the worlds: 1) עולמות אין סוף and 2) אצילות and 3) בי”ע until עשי’ה.The three…

Class One. Elokim, Havaya in Elokim and Havaya by itself. Class Two. Mihalech, being in motion reveals the highest powers.

Yetzias Mitzrayim was forever. Going out of Galus brings out the greatest Kochos. עמו וצאן מרעיתו Being a sheep is (spiritually) higher than being a member of His people.

Class One. Introduction about a fast that is nidcha and Rebbi’s opinion. Midian shares with Amalaik the notion of irrational opposition (but in Midian’s case) to peace and unity. It is a war against HAVAYA. Class Two. Introduction about the Alter Rebbe’s wedding anniversary and his (married) life. The fight with Midyan is with Havaya…

Class One. Yerida Tzorach Aliya. Each day Torah must be like new. In Galus it’s actually and absolutely new. In Galus the Aliya is not only for the Neshama but for the Body as well. Class Two. The Alter Rebbe and the Arizal about the Possuk. According to the Arizal, Vishaveha BiTzdaka is higher than…

Class One. The four letters of Shem Havaya (basically as explained in Likutei Torah Re’ei). Point, developed contemplation (י, ה). Above Havaya there’s Panim. When the Panim is joined with Havaya the revelation is healthy as it joins with the Source (essence). Class Two. When the Panim is disconnected from the Havaya, the problems start….

Class One. The basic idea of Elul, the king in the field: the super-rational bond between the King and the people of the field. Class Two. The people of the field and their work there. Different kinds of fields, some require more work and others require less work, and accordingly their way of life and…

ועשית חג שבועות ה’תשל”ט This class has a lengthy introduction explaining כתר and specifically פנימיות הכתר and it’s unique connection to חג השבועות. In this class each of the seven questions the Rebbe asks is addressed and explained one after another. Shavuos we “do” by the preparing we do before.

This Ma’amar addresses the lesson (and timeless relevance) of the entire discussion on the three sub-tribes of לוי and their meaning for us now. In this Ma’amar all three are explained as steps in learning Torah which is the source of all: Jewish life as well as life as a whole. The first level is…