Is everything a miracle? This class jumps right into the Sicha. At the halfway point, a student asks, “Given this logic, isn’t everything a miracle?” This leads to a philosophical clarification about miracles/Divine providence (hashgacha pratis) and an inspirational version of “Hashem is here Hashem is there’. The end of the class moves us into…

Hashem goes into exile with us. This class addresses the difficult topic of how to view hardship in the world that is entirely under G-d’s control. Then goes into a discussion of names in general and names of Hashem. Finally we come to the Gemara’s question “Where is Esther’s name in the Torah?”. This leads…

Uncovering Nature. A final new idea is introduced- the three concepts of revelation. First there is the obvious light of Hashem that comes from outside the natural order – such as the miracles of Pesach. The implication of this Sicha is that there is a second intermediate level of revelation in which Hashem’s light is…

This Sicha discusses what is Chassidus. We will use this as a forum to address many ideas related to this question.   Class 1. In Kedusha novelty must be deeply connected to the old. The Baal Shem Tov is no exception to this rule.   Class 2. The Baal Shem Tov came to wake people…

Dreams and Golus. Page 85.

Dreams, confusion of realities. However this also reveals higher source. It doesn’t discredit one’s work though. Page 85-6.

The idea is that in Golus the good is forever and the bad will pass making it unreal even before it’s been eliminated. The lesson: all good is good and don’t let the not so good discourage you. Page 86-7.

The lesson from dreams: Grab and eat; grab and drink in Ruchniyus. The extra light actually helps wake up from the dream. Page 87-8.

Class Two. Toras Shalom, 19 Kislev 5673, The Alter Rebbe was an Atzmi but came into vessels. Page 166-7.   Class Three. As Ohr Atzmi, the Alter Rebbe 1) Did not do miracles to show himself, 2) He was very organized. Page 167- 8.   Class Four. The Alter Rebbe: 1) explained the highest and…